Ahi

SNEAK PEEK 👀 EPISODE 2 of the New Zealand Food Story goes on air this Saturday 4:30pm on tvnz1.

The tour of South Island continues as Chef Bayly goes hunting for wallaby, learning about veal farming and visiting .farms to source the best lamb NZ has to offer.

The warmth of the fire draws you in, the hospitality makes you stay and the food will always make you come back for more.

As the weather becomes colder, come through the restaurant and receive the warmest of welcomes and stay a while to enjoy some delicious food cooked over our open fire grill.

Ask for the BBQ'd Quail next time you're in, definitely a dish not to be missed.

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EASTER WEEKEND!

The restaurant will be be closed for Lunch through the long weekend. Open for the purpose of dinner on Easter Friday and Sunday evenings, and open as normal on Saturday and Monday evenings from 6pm.

Cheers to the weekend!

Pre-dinner, after dinner or a few rounds with some friends, our Elit Martini will go down a treat. Made with Elit Vodka from , this classic cocktail will get your weekend plans started the right way.

Our dedicated gardeners, with some guidance and help from our chefs, ensures we plant and harvest the freshest produce ready to be served here at the restaurant.

Seasonality is key. We work together to plan which produce will grow best through the current season as well as what we can use for our guests to appreciate and enjoy when they come in to experience Ahi.

We are back serving Lunch 7 days a week from 12pm!

Next time you come through, why not ask one of our friendly staff about our cheese and digestif trolley? Great for your mid-week catch up over lunch, or on its own with a glass of wine.

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Here at Ahi, we have taken steps towards closing the loop with our food supply and production.

Organic and biodegradeable waste from food production goes back to the to be turned in to compost that will enrich the soil where we grow our organic produce.

The weekend is almost here!

Why not come in and enjoy a cocktail or two at the bar, or with your dinner?

Come in and try the "Clover Club", a timeless classic that will always leave you wanting more.

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* * * ANNOUNCEMENT * * *

Due to the effects of COVID, Ahi Restaurant will be closed for Lunch service Monday to Wednesday for the next fortnight.

Bookings are still available for Dinner all week and Lunch time Thursday through Sunday

We thank you all for your continued support.

The last of the Golden Queen Peaches for the season.

Fresh peach + sorbet + mousse + waffle

We invite you to come through and try this delicious dessert before the season ends!

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Our open kitchen at Ahi was designed with one thing in mind, Transparency.

We invite all of our guests to have a peek at how our kitchen team works together to prepare our amazing dishes.

Next time you book a table, be sure to ask about out Kitchen Counter seats that give you the opportunity to be up close to the action and interact with the kitchen team.

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We love lamb and we are proud to be serving the best lamb cuts from .farms

Formerly known as Te Mana Lamb, these are the best lamb NZ has to offer. Paired with the freshest eggplant and capsicums grown and harvested from the , this dish is not to be missed on your next visit.

Lumina Lamb Rump + eggplant + fermented capsicum + fresh cheese + buckwheat

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Nothing beats a Classic!

Negronis have always been a crowd favourite for pre dinner drinks...or on its own over some drinks with some friends.

Make sure to ask our bartenders for other classic cocktails too next time you come through the restaurant.

Cheers!

The Boil Up is inspired by the classic 2-minute noodles, which is Chef Mike's and a lot of Kiwis favourite snack.

The housemade noodles are served with a flavourful broth of smoked pork bones and crayfish heads + fresh paua + crispy pork floss + lion's mane and enoki mushrooms from .

Incredible details with all of the things you love about 2-minute noodles.

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These wine fridges are here to welcome you as you walk into the restaurant 🍷

They are a beautiful feature to showcase our outstanding selection and keep our wines at the perfect temperature to serve to our guests.

Make sure to take a peek as you head through to the dining room.

We source the most incredible fish from all over New Zealand to be paired with the fresh produce from to delivery a truly inspired NZ dish.

Steamed fish + crispy mussel + kohlrabi fondant + celtuce + summer nettle🐟

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The next chapter for Ahi🥬

Ben has always dreamed of having his own kitchen garden to supply Ahi’s guests with the best organic produce available. In the middle of Auckland’s lockdown, the Ahi Kitchen Garden became a reality!

Since our opening in August 2020, Tamsin’s Secret Garden has supplied Ahi with fresh organic produce. In October 2021, Tamsin set her sights on another very important project which you can follow , and Ahi officially became the permanent caretakers of the land.

Follow the garden's journey

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Maid of Fire🔥

Made with chili tequila, mezcal, cucumber and lime, this refreshing cocktail has been a crowd favourite since day one.

Perfect by itself or to be enjoyed before, during or even after your dinner here at Ahi!

Make sure to ask one of our staff next time you're in.

It all starts from the ground up.

When it comes to great cooking, you need to start with great ingredients from great farmers. At Ahi's Garden, our team provides us with ingredients that help us retain a strong seasional and organic approach.

We love connecting our guests directly with these flavours from nature🌱

Meet Andrea Cattalini!

Andrea has worked with Ben for many years and has been at Ahi since we opened.

With his knowledge of produce seasonality and his years of experience in the kitchen, Andrea is the perfect person to take responsibility for The Ahi Garden and lead the planning and harvesting each season.

Our guests are sure to enjoy a true garden to table experience🌱

Summer season means strawberry season and here at Ahi we showcase this summer treat in many different ways.

Fresh + strawberry mousse & sorbet + champagne jelly + milk crumb

Before we know it summer will be over .. make sure you have tried this outstanding dessert before then!🍓

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Our fast-paced restaurant is looking for kitchen hands to join our passionate team delivering quality New Zealand dining in Auckland’s CBD.

Ahi, which opened in August 2020, is inspired by the concept of Manaakitanga. Our vision is to deliver a unique dining experience showcasing New Zealand hospitality and the flavour of fine, local New Zealand produce.

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

Contact us [email protected]

Ahi meaning Fire in Te Reo Māori, is at the very heart of our kitchen.

Our team uses it to cook many of our amazing dishes!

Scroll left 👉 for the crowd favourite Wagyu dish, served with coal-baked beetroot + marmalade onion + spring onion mayo + koji butter sauce.

It’s on our summer menu right now- click the link in our bio to make a reservation🥩🔥