Manu Restaurant

Manu Restaurant and its name’s a nod to the Māori word for bird and the spirit of flight that carries through its cooking. Here, contemporary Māori, Pacifica and Asian‑infused ideas converge, creating a glam spot that celebrates colour, culture and diversity without missing a beat on flavour. The restaurant’s distinctive atmosphere is set in shades of peacock blue, bold violet and gold, offering a glimpse of the awaited culinary delights.

The kitchen speaks in bright, coastal notes and slow‑cooked depth. You can start your journey with traditional market fish ceviche with coconut cream, tomato, chilli and pickled onion on a coral cracker. Then there is comfort laced with curiosity – char siu pork ribs made from slow‑braised Canterbury pork, glazed in honey szechuan and finished with toasted furikake for an umami snap.

This unique dining experience also offers big plates like their beef cheek rendang, tender and fragrant with Indo spices, soothed by coconut yoghurt, green beans and toasted sesame. Other highlights include the mouthwatering caramel pork adobo cooked to perfection with kaffir lime and ginger, and the magnificent Kaimoana laksa that’s not to be missed. Any dish incorporating distinctive smoking into a traditional Māori ingredient is a true treat for the palate.

For those seeking a dining experience with a sense of place and a touch of theatre, Manu spreads its wings. Reserve a spot, settle in, and let the evening take flight!