Tiger Bar & Restaurant

In Mount Roskill, Auckland, Tiger Bar and Restaurant brings a refined, contemporary mood to Asian-fusion dining. Led by Chef Dev Malik and his team, the kitchen gives classic flavours a modern twist, balancing heat, brightness and silky richness with an editor’s eye for detail. Set within the chic surroundings of the SOHO Hotel, it is the sort of place where a stylish room and an artful plate meet in easy harmony.

The cooking speaks in vibrant accents: the much-lauded Korean fried cauliflower, celebrated as a 2025 Auckland Iconic Eat, layers gochujang warmth with kimchi tang and cilantro mayo. A delicate fish crudo drifts tropical with coconut and mango, while market fish arrives rubbed in sambal, glossed with coconut cream and perfumed with curry leaf and bok choy. For deeper comfort, slow-cooked beef brisket wears a red wine glaze alongside gourmet potatoes and smoked carrots.

Lighter touches and sweet finales keep the pace measured. Think farm leaves strewn with berries, halloumi, beetroot and a merlot dressing, or fries dusted in spiced salt with aioli. Desserts lean indulgent yet poised: saffron and Manuka honey crème brûlée with almond biscotti and coconut sorbet, or a lemon and candied ginger baked cheesecake sluiced with toffee.

The rhythm here is polished but playful. Book a table, settle in, and let your inner tiger pounce.