Auckland’s best under $20 eats, according to chefs and culinary students

Leo McKenzie2026-07-19T00:01:00.000Z

stoked to see some cheap eats finally mentioned, but $20 is still a bit steep for a feed imo

Morgan Lee2026-07-19T00:19:00.000Z

anyone know if these spots actually do takeaway or is it all sit-down nonsense?

Sam North2026-07-19T00:30:00.000Z

mate I work in hospo and $20 gets you a sad sandwich most places. this list is bullshit. the dumpling place is alright though.

Eva Anderson2026-07-19T01:01:00.000Z

the dumpling place is legit, I go there all the time. get stuffed lol

Eva Anderson2026-07-19T00:47:00.000Z

as a student I live off $10 meals, $20 is a treat. keen to try the Northcote noodles!

Riley Scott2026-07-19T01:01:00.000Z

yeah nah these 'chefs' probably never actually pay for their own meals lol

Riley Scott2026-07-19T01:55:00.000Z

Morgan Lee2026-07-19T01:11:00.000Z

ffs another list that doesn't even mention the southside. classic auckland bias.

Sam North2026-07-19T02:04:00.000Z

moved here two years ago and yeah southside gets nothing. typical.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-19T01:29:00.000Z

honestly just go to the bakery and get a pie for $6, these places are just trendy hype

Eva Anderson2026-07-19T02:20:00.000Z

facts. but sometimes you need a change from the pie, ya know?

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