HIAKAI Yorumlar

Such an amazing place. The decor and music is just so chilled out. The team running about are super amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. All questions were answered and the passion which they talked about their products and processes was …

Wonderful culinary experience! Every dish is subtily prepared with a complex mix of tastes, textures and colours. You can pair with wine according to to each dish or go with your own pick. Perfect service with explainations on Maori …

An amazing night with stunning food all dedicated to showcasing what makes NZ special. …

The best food experience I had in Wellington. The menu is delightfully crafted with meaning and purpose. Visually it's art and not only that, each dish tells a story. We get to plunge into the richness of the Māori culture and folklore, and …

As soon as you walk in, your not sure what's up stairs! The atmosphere is just sooooo soooo cozy!!! Its a really intimate setting, the way it's architecturally designed and interiors play a big part in the dishes served. The we had George …

Incredible food, service, drinks and play list. Well worth the wait. I ordered the vegetarian option and could not fault. …

Incredibly beautiful and thoughtful food,delicious cocktails and amazing wine. We celebrated our engagement with hiakai and it was an experience we cherish the memory of. …

My husband and I shared an outstanding meal based around Matariki. George our server was relaxed and friendly and very knowledgeable and gave us a great experience. The food was all beautifully presented and the story for each course …

Simply the best restaurant I have been to, food was beautiful both in taste and visually. The story made it a much fuller experience, with even the music chosen to supplement this. Waiters were also fabulous. Booked to return the same …

We went here for an eight course dinner. The story they created around the dishes was so interesting and personalised the experience. It’s fine dining with a friendly vibe as the staff sit down next to you and explain the dishes. The food …

Outstanding! Excellent representation! Fancy cuisine! Food art! Terrific! I eccentric! Sophisticated! It will blow away your mind! Its all about HIAKAI! Have been there 3 times ! Lucky !!!! Its a must experience at least once ! Yes, it is …

Loved Hiakai, food was creative and full of flavour, wine pairing was pretty good and the staff were very attentive. The atmosphere was intimate and felt exclusive. Could be a bit more generous with the wine pairing portion though. …

I booked 2 months in advance to celebrate my partner’s birthday dinner. The beautiful intimate setting with good lighting, very good service and absolutely delicious Maori cuisine was an amazing experience. The wine paring was very good …

Booked this restaurant weeks in advance to try Maori cuisine and it did not disappoint. Every dish was well crafted and beautifully presented. The potato and Milo dessert was exceptional and service was great. Give this a go if you have the …

Amazing to have a world-class degustation restaurant doing it properly right here in Wellington. We had the ten-course “Battle of the Mountains” menu at the Chef’s Counter. It …

Fantastic experience. Food was exceptional with service to match. Recommend including the matching drinks selection if you are visiting as it's far more considered and varied than the standard wine match offerings. Beautiful fit out to the …

Each dish had a unique preparation and backed by a story..... each story pieced together to form a bigger story. Such a brilliantly conceived idea..... go before December if you want the same menu, else wait till December to savour the new …

Beautiful food comes from a beautiful story. Top notch service lead by the top chef and her team. World’s 100 greatest places right here in Welly! …

WAUHHH....what a great and beautiful restaurant. It's a MUST BE for people who love exceptional and very good food! Excellently trained staff (first class)! Reservation is essential as it is fully booked for months. …

Incredible meal, truly mindblowing. Monique Fiso proves that restraint is the mark of a true artistic genius. Each course is edited perfectly, refined down to almost overwhelming perfection. …

Hiakai proved to be the perfect experience for a special birthday meal. We booked in the full ten (tekau) courses and enjoyed working our way through every morsel over the course of three hours. From the opening “snacks” to the final bite, …

Absolutely beautiful restaurant! Food was a mixture of great to excellent quality. …

Wow everything was amazing! Service was very friendly food was delicious. Great ambiance. Absolutely loved it ♡♡ …

Brilliantly showcases local ingredients in ways otherwise unheard of in New Zealand. Absolutely worth visiting while you're in Wellington. …

This has been the most exciting and crazy delicious meal of my life. Complete mastery over ingredients and methods, gorgeous environment, and amazing front of house team who make you feel like you really belong there... it’s the complete …

I went last night with some friends and really enjoyed my evening at Hiakai. Our waitperson, George was very accomodating and knowledgeable about the food as well as the restaurant. The theme this season is raumati, based around summer …

REKA! I love the kaupapa behind Hiakai and the kai more so. The team here is amazing, very informative and super friendly. Thanks for an excellent experience! …

Absolutely jaw droppingly amazing worth the waitlist and the price. …

Beautiful food comes from a beautiful story. Top notch service. World’s 100 greatest places right here in Welly! Absolutely delicious. Each dish is a feast for the eyes and sensational layers of flavours and textures. Service was fantastic …

Wow! What an experience. We absolutely loved our 7-course dining experience at Hiakai and highly recommend to everyone! Each dish was incredibly well thought out and the flavours were just amazing, all linking back to a book by Patricia …

An incredible dining experience that I would recommend everyone try if they are able to. The food was amazing and the drink matches went with the dishes perfectly, topped off by the story which accompanies the meal. We loved the setting and …

What an absolutely wonderful place. Ambiance is lovely, love the old brick kilns. Wait staff are lovely, attentive and informative. Lastly, and by no means least, is the food. Chef and her crew produce the most …

Great food, lovely restaurant. Highly recommend it

Excellent food served by knowledgeable and attentive staff. Highly recommend. …

We chose the chefs table experience with drink match. It was such a special experience. The chefs were so friendly and passionate about the food they make. The restaurant itself transports you to a secluded and quiet place in the world. You …

Total Awesomeness We had a brilliant eight course dinner with matched wines. Outstanding flavours …

Incredibly amazing culinary experience. Must have if you are in Wellington. …

Congratulations on crafting together this unbelieveably exciting dining experience. Our table of 3 foodie enthusiasts enjoyed a sensation of tastes weaved as a story. I would highly recommend and agree with others, this experience can …

One of the most unique dining experiences I have ever had at the Chef's Table. There is such a relaxed Kiwi vibe at Hiakai. The staff are knowledgeable, down to earth, and funny! And the food is something else. Those dishes will have me …

Fantastic NZ themed experience. The food was world class as were the alcohol matches. Total recommend. …

Great meal at the chefs table. Staff were super friendly, non-pretentious. Great atmosphere and diverse menu with a clear theme. The tuna was my favourite and the wine pairings matched perfectly. Highly recommended as a must visit place in …

We have eaten at Hiakai twice now and the experience keeps getting better. Our meal last night was innovative and completely delicious. The service was impeccable. One of our party was not drinking alcohol and the non alcoholic beverage …

To be honest I was lucky to have even gotten a booking here. The food was delicious, creative, and curated with utmost technique. The meal followed a certain story about the theme of the season (which changes) …

Had an enjoyable evening. Ordered the 6 courses, but possibly should have ordered more courses to get a bit of meat. As a non-fish eater I emailed in advance, and confirmed, hoping for tasty alternatives. It is a relief I like mushrooms as …

Absolutely stunning restaurant experience! Our best ever and that includes 20yrs of living and dining in Sydney. Huge thanks to Monique and her amazing team. We are so very lucky to have you here in Wellington and not to have lost you to …

Top five meals of my life. Everything was tasty and the drinks were equally amazing. Easily a two Michelin star restaurant. Better than lazy bear in SF. I'd happily go again next time I find myself in New Zealand. …

Had the most amazing evening with my Family and Partner. Food was incredible, and completely blew me away and surpassed my expectations! Staff were fantastic and knowledgeable. You’ve created something so special at Hiakai. You should be …

Make Hiakai your next dinner destination. I'm just an average-Jane girl who was blown away by the food and service here. Monique and her team have crafted their courses to perfection. Every aspect of the dining experience excites the senses …

This is an amazing gastronomic experience. Heartily recommend a visit, but seriously only go with people who enjoy food as art and pleasure combined. Not for those whose ideal meal is a steak and chips. Rivals meals of international …

Outstanding. Lives up to its reputation. A wonderful experience. …

What a treat. Completely different fine dining with a typical Kiwi informality and relaxed service by perfectly trained staff. You don't even know there is a celebrity chef in the house. This is all about the food. Not the kind of place …

Not only is this the best restaurant in Wellington, but certainly the best I've ever had in NZ. Word of mouth is quickly spreading for Hiakai, but before long this will be deservedly showered with every possible piece of recognition …

Aotearoa at its most artistic in terms of flavour and narrative. Please be mindful when you visit. …

We went to dinner tonight to celebrate my girlfriends birthday's and did the 10 courses chef counter dinner and it was spectacular. Executive chef Monique Fiso and Max cooked for us live in an unforgettable experience with amazing …

Hiakai delivers a good experience that is all too rare in Wellington - something truly new, and soundly influenced by Māori tradition and native plants. …

Mind blown! An amazing food adventure with the traditional flavors of New Zealand, used in completely innovative adventurous ways, that will leave you in awe and your taste buds wanting more! Staff were excellent, knowledgeable and friendly …

Only one rating for this place. Awesome evening. Bu yer için sadece bir puan. Harika bir akşam.

From the entrance to the welcome to the food, the whole experience is one of the best I've enjoyed. The food was novel and utterly delicious - strongly suggest taking advantage of the drinks matches. Staff were super knowledgeable and …

Had dinner here with a small group of friends. Impeccable service and delicious nostalgic Menu without the pretentiousness and fuss. All wrapped in a comfortable Warm …

What a lovely evening. Great food. Wonderful service and nice atmosphere. And while certainly pricey, it wasnt anywhere near as crazy expensive as I feared (just over NZ $200/person inc drinks) …

Incredible! The ten course meal with wine matches was esquisite - intricate presentation and amazing flavours - all supported by a fantastic staff that have great insight and background to each course. Highly recommend. …

One could nitpick, but the food was excellent, the portions are reasonable for a tasting menu (you won't leave starving), everyone is swarm and welcoming, tte theme and stories behind the menu are a nice touch and the dining room is …

We went for the 10 course meal, which sadly was a bit much. This place is really quite special: The atmosphere, the staff, the quality of …

10/10. Great experience. Professional and very helpful wait staff, who describe every dish carefully. Gf option for me, so I fell very welcome into this type of food culture too. Delicious wine. 100% recommended! Thanks also Momo Fiso for …

We dined on Saturday night. The food was exquisite as was the presentation and service. We have dined all over the world including Michelin restaurants both in France and Lake Como and consider HaiKai the best. So lucky to have this …

Beyond and above all other fine dining in wellington. Delicious with perfect ambience. Welcoming experience from the moment you step in the door. Unbelieveable flavors that i never new exsisted! Beautifully designed menu. Ka …

A memorable experience and stunning food with pairing. Highly recommend if you can secure a booking. We'll be back. …

Had a great food experience here celebrating my brothers 50th birthday. We are Maori, we know and love the traditional flavours of New Zealand kai and celebrate the way these have been embraced and elevated at Hiakai. The service was …

The best culinary experience we have had! My partner and I have been there twice. Wellington is so lucky to have this special restaurant. …

The research work the do here on food is amazing and should win some kind of Nobel. Tell me another place IN THE WORLD where you can discover the taste of kamokamo, or mokehu or many other indigenous products of NZ, incorporated in modern …

A world class dining experience with food influenced by and made of New Zealand native species of flora and fauna. Faultless service and an ever-changing menu which will bring you back time and again. …

Hiakai ("Hungry") is at 40 Wallace Street. Fine dining degustation menu inspired by indigenous plants and Maori cuisine. …

I was one of the tohunga who helped open this restaurant. Monique said, whenever you need to come for dinner, let me know and I will fit you in at any time. When I called the young lady said they were full till the end of 2020. Once I ask …

Had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Hiakai. My only regret was not getting more courses because the food was so delicious. I also really enjoyed all of the drink pairings. …

This was a dining experience like no other Bu benzeri olmayan bir yemek deneyimiydi

Memorable food,excellent service from very personable people.Food service was well paced.I enjoyed my evening immensely.Thank you. …

Dining as entertainment. Beautiful flavours, textures and colours. Highly structured meal, not exactly relaxed dining, but a fabulous experience. …

World class tasty food that challenges and delights. Awesome service. …

Incredible dining experience. Food was absolutely amazing. The staff were exceptional.....clearly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. …

Good dining experience, the gnocchi was the highlight! İyi yemek deneyimi, gnocchi en önemli noktaydı!

Hiakai will likely become a Michelin star restaurant. Everything is quality! Kia ora Monique and team, you are an inspiration. …

I don’t think I’ve had a culinary experience ever like I have had at Hiakai. Simply incredible; food, service, wine. Can’t wait to have another experience. …

This restaurant took us on a wild night. Monique's interpretation of native food is next level. Staff were great and atmosphere was hella bomb. Chur! …

What an experience. The creations, the staff the story. Blown away. Keep it up team. …

Wonderful everything. Cannot recommend highly enough. Wellington has some fantastic restaurants and this stands out among them as one of, if not the very best. …

Great food and beverage matches. Everyone there is working at an amazing level of service and clearly passionate about what they do. Thanks! We will surely be back soon. …

As you'd expect for the experience. Top notch food made remarkably well …

Lovely evening discovering the 7 dishes from the Matariki menu. I really enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere of the place. …

Beautiful food and experience. Each course of the Matariki degustation had so much thought and love behind it, staff were lovely and the premises was very cool. …

Looking forward to winter menu Kış menüsü için bekliyorum

Sat at the chefs counter and had an amazing experience. What amazing flavours and the staff were just great people and very fun …

Incredible. Highly recommend but you need to be a foodie, your comfort zone is likely to be considerably tested otherwise …

Single best meal we have experienced - Ever! We ate in some of the top restaurants around the world but this place is a mind blower - 10/10 …

It is such a peaceful setting and you are all treated with special attention. The food is presented with love. I will be sure to come again. …

So good. Delicious flavours, excellent service and generous portions for fine dining. Great experience. Yum …

Simply one of the most amazing and creative meals I've ever had, accompanied by stellar service. …

Absolutely mind blowing. The food, the service, the atmosphere. A winning concept and perfect for that special occassion. …

Outstanding. Without a doubt Wellington's best fine-dining culinary experience. …

Absolutely amazing food, service and atmosphere. Well done will definitely return!!! …

Faultless. Have been now 3 times and get blown away each time …

Amazing dinner. Service was outstanding. Food was first class …

Loved it. Excellent menu, wine, atmosphere and service. …

Great service. Great food. Great environment. Great knowledgeable wait staff. Great time. …

Wonderful and very special restaurant presenting wonderful aotearoa themed food. …

Fabulous flavours, superbly presented. Wonderful servers. …

One of the best Wellington's restaurant. Wellington'ın en iyi restoranlarından biri.

Amazing service and brilliant meals! So good Muhteşem servis ve harika yemekler! Çok iyi

Amazing İnanılmaz

Its the perfect place for healthy salad . Sağlıklı salata için mükemmel bir yer.

Absolutely fantastic It was amazing experience. …

Amazing experience Muhteşem deneyim

This restaurant is magical. It is a must visit. Bu restoran büyülü. Mutlaka ziyaret edin.

If you can get a booking, DO IT. Rezervasyon yaptırabilirseniz YAPIN.

A true degustation experience with a local NZ twist. …

Looks fantastic Fantastik görünüyor

Outstanding service and a unique food experience Üstün hizmet ve eşsiz bir yemek deneyimi

Amazing experience with incredible food! İnanılmaz yemeklerle harika bir deneyim!

Great experience. Delicious food Harika bir deneyim. Lezzetli yemek

Everything is 5/5 absolutely everything!! Her şey 5/5 kesinlikle her şey!!

Most amazing meal in years Yıllar içinde en muhteşem yemek

A Stupendous gastronomic experience. Muazzam bir gastronomik deneyim.

out of this world amazing! x bu dünyanın dışında harika! x

Yayılmış! / Dang!

Fabulous! Efsanevi!

First class food and service Birinci sınıf yemek ve servis

Attention to detail. Love!! Detaylara dikkat. Aşk!!

Wantfood Yemek yemek

#legit

Fantastic Fantastik

Exceptional Olağanüstü