Auckland's top 100 iconic dishes for 2025 revealed

Monday 16 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 16 Jun 2025, 4:30pm

The 2025 Iconic Auckland Eats list has been released, featuring a record 3,109 public nominations. The top 100 dishes include items such as strawberry lamingtons, peanut butter mousse pie, and crayfish eclairs. This year's list saw a 67% increase in nominations compared to 2024.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldMon 16 Jun 2025, 4:30pm

   Iconic Auckland Eats 2025: Lamingtons and fish sliders remain favourites (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 16 Jun 2025, 4:30pm

   ‘I could drink that sauce’: The best foods to eat in Auckland, as voted by Aucklanders (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 16 Jun 2025, 4:30pm

   Iconic Auckland Eats 2025: Top 100 dishes revealed (opens in new tab)