HomeCooked Family Bistro — Restaurant in Albert-Eden

Homecooked in Auckland was the first restaurant me and my husband dined at during our very first visit to New Zealand, and it set the bar incredibly high. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and an ambiance that felt both cozy and inviting—a true reflection of the name "Homecooked."

The menu offered a delightful array of options that catered to different tastes while focusing on wholesome, home-style cooking. We were impressed by the freshness of the ingredients, which was evident in every bite. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared, with flavors that were comforting yet sophisticated. It felt like a home-cooked meal but elevated to restaurant quality, which is precisely what we were hoping for.

The service was impeccable. The staff were attentive without being intrusive, ensuring we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal to the fullest. They were also very knowledgeable about the dishes and were happy to make recommendations, which we truly appreciated as newcomers to the area.

One of the highlights of our experience was the dessert—a perfect way to end our meal. It was clear that the chef put as much love and care into the sweets as they did into the main courses. The dessert was not just a treat for the taste buds but also beautifully presented.

In terms of value for money, Homecooked delivered. The portions were generous, and the quality of the food made every dollar spent feel worth it. It's rare to find a place that strikes such a perfect balance between quality, service, and price, but Homecooked managed to do just that.

As our first dining experience in New Zealand, Homecooked left us with a lasting impression and set a wonderful tone for the rest of our trip. We can't wait to return and would highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a meal that feels like a warm embrace from home, no matter where...

Ordered Home Cooked through Menulog during Level 3 as I wanted to support local and fellow kababayan. But I was heavily disappointed with almost everything we've had. We ordered sharing Dinuguan and Beef Kare-Kare cause we knew it was gonna be worth it, unfortunately it wasn't. I used to come to Homecooked all the time and order dinuguan cause they make good dinuguan, but both dishes were just fatty meat and swimming in oil. I felt like I was ripped off. The Kare Kare especially which was $32, was just filled with beef fat and tendons that I felt sick after eating it. Dinuguan was the same. We kept it for the next day, and the meat in it was visibily white from the fat. Everything didn't sit well in my stomach cause of the fattiness. The only silver lining was the lumpia, the taste and texture was just like how I remembered it, and the atchara as well, because even the Leche Flan was sad and disappointing.

I understand the increase in prices especially during these tough times, and we are willing to support the business, but atleast make it worth the spend. Maybe it was because it was from a different branch (Mt. Albert) than I was used to (Elliot Stables), but I felt really sad after having to eat the meal we just spent so much on but not wanting...

Very disappointed with our first visit. Got takeaways last night (Beef Kare Kare $24 and Lechon Kawali $22) and the portion sizes vs prices is embarrassing. The photos of their meals on their menu and Facebook is not a true representation of what you will receive. Instead of 8 pieces of lechon, you only get 5.5. 2 tablespoons of salad and 1 tablespoon of pickled veges. The small amount of rice is shocking too. Half of the meat in the kare kare is just fat. I also found a piece of steelo in the kare kare while chewing, so I have lost my appetite. I wasn’t going to complain and then this happened. How can something that’s used for cleaning be found in the food? I don’t even want to imagine what their kitchen is like. Thanks for a memorable first and...