Review: Smoky heaven at Moo Moo's

Review: Smoky heaven at Moo Moo's
Moo Moo smokes its meats for 12 hours to create tasty offerings. (Image: Moo Moo Smokehouse)
Jacques Steenkamp
Summer is a time for BBQ, and thanks to an influx of American-inspired smokehouse restaurants in recent years, New Zealanders can now enjoy the succulent tastes of low and slow-cooked brisket, tender pulled pork and myriad other flavours.Therefore, in the spirit of culinary exploration, I recently frequented Moo Moo SmokeHouse & Grill in the Ormiston Town Centre in East Auckland with my family. Smoky heavenThe first thing that captured my attention was the lingering smell of smoke mixed with that of mouth-watering meat. One often hears...

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