I have not been back nearly three years so arranged a quick dinner here on last Thursday. Although this eatery is closing at 7:00pm, there were still lots of take-away orders when we arrived at 5:45pm. 
Ordered the battered oyster, mussels and scallops, Paua fritter, kiwi hotdog and a Hoki fish fillet with chips. When our orders were ready on the table, we then opened the wrapping paper and were shock at the quantities of food that we ordered. I always love the batter that they prepared that is made of a special recipe – very crispy. Deep fried timing was controlled perfectly. Nearly all of the foods are perfect and tasteful except the Kiwi Hotdog that did not earn my appreciation. Sorry!  :(
  
Jun 12, 2016   Rating 4.5/5 
I admit that I have missed this local gem until I read its reviews and went for exploration last month. When I arrived, the outside of the eatery did not show that it provides a large venue for dine-in. I ordered the Tarakihi Fish, Battered Mussel and Paua Fritter and I have to swear that they serve the best deep-fired fish fillet I ever had in the past. There must be a secret recipe for the batter, which brings the fish and the mussels to another level. The feeling just like you have the prawn chip in your mouth. It will collapse and melt in your mouth after the crispy sound that you hear from your mind. The Paua Fritter was the first time for me as well, the diced paua definitely reminds me that I am chewing and eating the abalone.....Fantastic.

Chips are great, a little greasy but we always order crunchy so it's not too bad. Staff are amazing and the gravy is to die for. Only thing I'd personally love is for them to stock more crumbed fish.