Review: In Dandi beef hwe-aven

Review: In Dandi beef hwe-aven
Dandi features the native cuisine of its South Korean-born chef. (Image: Dandi.nz)
Helen van Berkel
Of all the bays that swoop up the Auckland region’s northeast coast, Browns Bay is the misnomer. But behind its beige (literally) name is a vibrant and thriving dining precinct offering choices that reflect the community’s increasingly multicultural population. From French pastries to craft beer to Chinese hotpot, Browns Bay boasts an increasingly eclectic international menu that is slowly turning the village into a dining destination.  And – finally – more restaurants are opening along Auckland’s long-ne...

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