Pinati's Keke Pua'a — Restaurant in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Yesterday i wanted to buy a Lamb bun at around the time of 2:15pm in the afternoon I also wanted to change my twenty dollar note i asked the woman nicely serving at the counter she was wearing spec glasses and she agreed that she will change my twenty dollar note if i buy something then she started asking me too many questions about where would I go next if she changes my twenty dollar note for me she was standing at the counter holding one empty new plastic bag for a while trying to guess where I was going to go after i walk out of her store I then asked her " are you going to get me a lamb bun she paused for abit i then told her "ive got to go some where and are you going to get my lamb bun" and then she changed her mind and said "no go change your money at the bar across the road" then i went across the road to the bar with out my orderd lamb bun. At the time of my order she sounded and seemed to be more interested in my life outside the store rather then serving me one of my favorite Samoan foods Lamb buns for a take away order the woman that served me before I had visited the store a couple of weeks ago was more qicker and she...

Really tasty German buns, we had the chocolate and coconut. Much less sweet than doughnuts I am used to in Canada (in a good way). The dough itself is not very sweet but the generous fillings bring some sweetness and lots of flavour.

We didn't try any of the savoury options but will next time we are nearby.

We paid $2 each for the buns, and they do have payment by card available but we paid in cash. Service was friendly and prompt. They have tables for dine in, but we took ours...

My Mum lives in Avondale and catches the bus to visit this place and gave me a recommendation to visit and try your food..whata you know the best Coconut and German buns and Keke pua'a, the texture of the dough is soft not too oiling and not too sweet just the right balance👌 and the lady maybe the owner, absolutely delightful. Thank you for your beautiful service. Definitely recommended to everyone just like...