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Huhu

10 Waitomo Caves Rd, Waitomo Caves 3943, New Zealand
64 07 878 6674
4.5 of 5 stars 146 Reviews
Price range: 6 AUD - 29 AUD
Cuisines: Healthy, Pacific Rim, Vegetarian
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Napier, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is a wonderful place to eat in Waitomo. Food and service excellent. They also offer a set menu option at $40 for a 3 course meal. Yum would recommend it More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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Went to dinner with mates and we ordered Stuffed Mussels,Arancini,Char grilled broccoli salad,Pork Rillets and Braised Beef. All I can say is wow,the meal was great,I don't eat mussels but I ate a plate of their stuffed mussels ,if you go there you so need to try these. The atmosphere was very relaxing and the service was outstanding,very friendly people.... More

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Burleigh Heads, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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Awesome cafe with a great view and delicious food! Had the rabbit hot pot while my partner had the chicken...yummo! They also brought our fresh bread with olive/balsamic and some mixed nut thing to dip it in..omg...to die for! Outdoor setting was superb, was a cold day but the sun was out so we warmed ourselves sitting outside..You gotta come... More

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Haywards Heath, England, UK
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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My wife and I stayed at the Top 10 site next door. Huhu was highly recommended by the site owner and we weren't disappointed. Friendly, knowledgeable waitress, creative food full of flavour. An outstanding experience. We were only in town for one night or would have eaten there again. Brilliant. More

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Wellington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Despite the somewhat sterile atmosphere we highly recommend Huhu cafe. It is probably the best cafe/restaurant in the area. We started with the home baked bread with yummy dukkah (nuts and spice), then had the Kofta and Rabbit as appetizers, both extremely well done with great choice of spices and herbs, and great on the eye. Maybe a bit on... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We have been there several times and enjoyed the food, the service and the view. Good place to eat for people that travelling in the area More

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Brisbane, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We had the salmon and the steak and it was truly scrumtious! More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Nothing to dislike about this place - food was delicious, wine was lovely and the location is lovely. More

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Steeple Aston, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

we had a meal at HuHu of the highest quality, indeed one or our party who is a professional chef described as being of michelin star quality Brilliant place to eat More

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Geelong, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

A bit pricey - Approx $100 for 1 entree and 2 mains but definately the best meal of our entire 2 week trip around the North Island of New Zealand. We thoroughly recommend people try to stretch budgets if they are looking for a top quality meal as there is not much else in the area that isn't fast food. More

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