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Enjoy New Zealand, International, Fine dining, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Gluten Free options, Restaurant, Table service, $$$$, Business meetings, Special occasion, Date night and Local cuisine cuisine at Culprit. in Auckland City Centre, Auckland
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New Zealand, International, Fine dining
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Address:

Lvl 1, 12 Wyndham Street
Auckland 1010

Phone:

+64 9 377 5992

Open hours:

Mon: Closed Wed - Sat: 5pm - 9:30pm Sun: Closed

In the heart of Auckland City Centre, Culprit stands as a beacon of innovation in New Zealand's dining scene.

Emerging with a vibrant philosophy aimed at reimagining the dining experience, it departs from the ordinary, offering guests a taste of pure creativity amidst its bustling urban backdrop.

Owner and Chef Kyle Street creates playful dishes that are innovative and big on flavour, often with a nod to his uniquely Kiwi upbringing. The chef's choice set menu offers a taste of nostalgic New Zealand cuisine with a modern global edge.

Their chef's choice set menu changes every two months, launching in March through all of April is their "Don't Steal My Sunshine" menu.

The chefs will be preserving, fermenting & celebrating the summer that was, and that lingers on throughout their menu.

Their Epic Menu is usually $121pp but for first table diners this is a steal at $60.50pp.

Begin your experience with fresh New Zealand kaimoana (seafood). Containing local oysters w/ melon & hibiscus mignonette, salmon crudo with pickled peach & coconut yoghurt, ceviche cones, octopus terrine & mussel beignet.

Move on to the second course of shared dishes, tataki, courgette, Curious Cropper tomatoes & poblano peppers.

Theres more to discover, so book now.

Winning Best Metropolitan Restaurant for 2023/2024 and runner-up Top Auckland Restaurant 2023, this is one dining opportunity you cannot miss.

  • Cuisine: New Zealand, International, Fine dining
  • Dietary: Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Gluten Free options
  • Features: Table service
  • Good for: Business meetings, Special occasion, Date night, Local cuisine
  • Price: $$$$
  • Venue type: Restaurant

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