Mabel’s

Amazing and unique food. One of only two Burmese restaurants in New Zealand. I can recommend the Kayan Thee Hin (eggplant curry), Gin Thoke (pickled ginger salad), and the Pickled Mung Beans. For dessert I recommend the Thargu with its perfect balance of sweet and sour. Their menu (minus dessert and drinks) is all dairy free, there are gluten free and vegan options on the menu. They have great drinks too! I recommend Mabel's gin. So if you're looking for something different, try this place.

We just tried Mabel's, and I can't wait to go back. I enjoyed the rice lager and all the dishes we had. The tea leaf salad was very flavourful and the besan tofu starter creamy (you'll understand when you try it!). The seitan coconut soup was very tasty - the fresh lime adding a fresh and bright contrast to the creamy soup and chewy noodles. I also tried the falooda which was big enough to share. The menu easily caters to vegetarian and gluten free diets. I'll be back to try their cocktails and other unique dishes.