I work near really nice cafes and restaurants which is good for my tummy but not for my wallet haha. One of my usual lunch spots to get my Japanese fix will be the Coen Japanese Restaurant in Mt Eden Road.

You will probably ask me what's so special with this Japanese restaurant? Well not only that it's just a minute walk from my work but they have the nicest staff and good service that goes with their good food. 

They have most of the staple Japanese sushi and meals but the two things that stand out is the Grilled Salmon Sushi and the Teriyaki Chicken meal (I forgot the proper name for them but yeah:P)

Here are a couple of Teriyaki Chicken photos

And yes I know I eat it too much Teriyaki chicken! Even the person working there asked me if I get sick of it. You know the feeling when you're just so hungry and all you want to do is eat your usual meal and get full. I think I can say this is my comfort food at the moment? 

The Teriyaki chicken has the right sweetness to it that makes it tasty for me. Then you also have your salad on the side and rice to complete your meal! Ever since I started ordering this dish, the portion has always been the same which is quite decent for its price.

I kid you not but this is one of the best salmon sushi I have ever tasted! It wasn't too fishy and you can taste that it was grilled enough to keep that nice salmon taste to it. I would recommend for you to sprinkle some chili powder and dunk it in soy sauce to make it tastier:)

The service is fast so you don't have to wait too long. They also have free hot tea and water to push down that sushi goodness.

If you are in the area and looking to get some Jap try them out.

Coen Sushi & Donburi Japanese Restaurant

450 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden Village, Auckland

Craving for some dessert when my girlfriend and I had dinner in Ponsonby and we saw this gem in Ponsonby Central. But unfortunately they were closed so I made sure that I went back the next day.

After having lunch with some friends in Ponsonby Central I couldn't resist but try this crepe place. They were open and pretty busy at 3pm. There aren't much seats but you can always have your crepe on this takeaway crepe cone. The people working here are all friendly and I think they're French so it makes it more legit (crepes is french right?).

I didn't get to snap a photo of the menu but they have sweet and savory crepes to choose from. For I was craving for something sweet and still full from our lunch I end up going for the Nutella and Almond crepe :) 

I ended up sharing this because I was still full at the time but I'm pretty sure I can eat this all up on my own! The crepe didn't taste burnt and it was just perfect in terms of its thinness. The filling wasn't too sweet which was perfect for me anyways. I saw a lot of people ordering the savory ones so on my next visit I will try their savory ones and probably try more of their sweet crepes :)

So if you get to visit Ponsonby Central drop by this crepe place for your dessert fix or even for lunch.

Crepes A Go-Go

I have been wanting to go to this Cafe in Sunnynook, Northshore and try their all day breakfast menu!

Luckily today I was able to drive over the shore and visit this cozy cafe. When we arrived around 1pm for a late lunch it was really busy but I think I was wearing my lucky socks on that we got to find a table straight away.

This cafe was really cozy and had a modern simple design which made the vibe really refreshing and relaxing. 

Their menu has a range of breakfast, lunch and drinks to choose from with quite decent prices. The servers are really nice and very patient while we make up our mind with all the yummy options.

While waiting for your order you can keep yourself busy reading magazines in their cafe or these tags with Facts about random things.

TADAHHH here comes the drinks!!! NOMNOM

(Iced Chocolate Frappe)

 (Iced Coffee Frappe)

The food followed which was presentable, fresh and hot from the kitchen :)

 (Wedges w/ Sour Cream and Sweet and Chili Sauce)

(Steak Sandwich)

 (Eggs Benedict)

I actually enjoyed my steak sandwich because it was easy to chew and tasty! :D The aioli and chips was a good combo with it. Wasn't able to try my friends eggs benedict but apparently it was good and really filling. But yes their portions will really fill you up.

I would really recommend this place if you are looking for a nice cafe to have brunch over the shore that has good portions, yummy and healthy food. The place is quite small so if you will be going with a big group try to ring and get a reservation;)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fact-Tree-cafe/278904628870678

• 24 Tonkin Dr, Sunnynook,
• Auckland, New Zealand 0620