Manu Restaurant

A nod to the Māori word for bird, the name of Manu Restaurant embodies the spirit of flight carried through the cooking.

Here, contemporary Māori, Pasifika and Asian-infused ideas converge, creating a glam spot that celebrates colour, culture and diversity. The distinctive atmosphere, set in shades of peacock blue, bold violet and gold, offers a perfect prelude to the awaited culinary delights.

The kitchen speaks in bright, coastal notes and slow-cooked depth. The experience begins with authentic Pasifika kokoda, featuring market fish ceviche, coconut cream, tomato, chilli and pickled onion on a coral cracker. Curiosity meets comfort in the char siu pork ribs - slow-braised Canterbury pork glazed in honey Szechuan and finished with a toasted furikake snap.

This unique menu also offers big plates like beef cheek rendang, tender and fragrant with Indo spices, soothed by coconut yoghurt, green beans and toasted sesame. Other highlights include the mouthwatering caramel pork adobo with kaffir lime and ginger, and the magnificent Manu kaimoana laksa. Any dish incorporating distinctive smoking into a traditional Māori ingredient is a true treat for the palate.

For those seeking a dining experience with a sense of place and a touch of theatre, Manu spreads its wings. Reserve a spot, settle in, and let the evening take flight!