Ima Cuisine - Auckland

Had dinner with friends here the other night after hearing so many good things. It is mostly a sharing concept so its handy to be know ahead for dinner as you will all likely share. this is well explained and informed by the staff who will tell you all this info . We all really liked the food it was all very well laid out and easy to share as the mains all come with three good sharing side options for all . then you can select a main , two of us got the skewers that were lovely , they recommend two per person but i would easily have eaten three but they are cooked fresh and great. Two of us had the lamb which was nice but i thought cooled down way too quickly for me . The stand out was the chicken which is just super juicy and tasty and a must IMO . The salads accompanying these are lovely rice, a cold but well flavored tomato and cucumber dish which is light and lovely then the carrots which were my least fav as they were a little warm but cool down very quick. We did also have some falafel that were nice but a little over crisp for me and delicious pita with hummus .Lovely drink options and for me plenty of non alcoholic options and some tea after was great as it can be chilly in there as we were by the door. the only other thing that struck us was the odd table we had for six with randomly assorted chairs and fold out ends for the six of us, added to the night for us but was odd . overall a good meal and handy for a group of us

I love coming to Ima for a wholesome and filling meal. I’ve come here a few times now and every time has been a pleasure. Pictured is sides for 3 people goat suniya quarter chicken. Every time I order the goat it is so divine and you must try it if you come to Ima. It’s very well cooked, doesn’t taste gamey and the tomatoes and pine nuts are the cherry on top. The chicken was just alright, not awful but not amazing. From the sides, the carrots were so good, I had to stop myself from eating all of them. The service here is always really great. The waitresses are super friendly and explain the concept well to anyone that hasn’t visited before. Usually they recommend one main per person but I personally feel it’s a little too much for my appetite. We usually get 2 mains for 3 people and that’s a really good amount. Also I love that they have sparkling water (but you can choose still if you want).

I had an absolutely lovely experience at Ima Cuisine, surpassing all my expectations. The restaurant’s ambiance perfectly complements the incredible food they serve. With a delightful mix of cabinet food and an extensive dine-in menu featuring TONS of options for all food preferences, there's something for everyone. We ordered the Middle Eastern platter for two, which could easily serve three people, and we had plenty of leftovers. The food was fresh, delicious, and their hummus was hands down the best I've ever had here in Auckland. Additionally, their menu offers a wide range of beverages, from Arabic coffee to cocktails, both of which were extremely delicious. Despite the restaurant filling up quickly as we visited close to lunchtime, the service was still remarkably swift. I am already looking forward to returning.

I highly recommend the shakshouka; it was the perfect comfort food on a cold day. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere felt warm and inviting.

On a cool winter's day nothing better than a hearty Shakshuka here for breakfast, watching the local office crowd arrive for work. Nice recent refurbishment too. Deducted 1 star for the coffee (Long Black), somehow just doesn't quite match the quality of the rest of this fine establishment.