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Reviews for Eight Restaurant at The Langham

by Yum O.
14th May 2013

Had breakfast at Eight a few days ago, it was excellent, the cooked breakfast was perfect, the crepes delicious, pastries excellent. The coffee was a bit average.
Attentive wait staff, and comfortable seating, defiantly worth the hype.

by Shima M.
9th April 2013

The best restaurant we have ever been!

Excellent food with good variety, excellent customer service, a bit expensive but worth every penny.

My husband and I went for our 10th year wedding anniversary and at the end they gave us a heart-shaped biscuit as a gift which was nice personal touch.

Will recommend it to everyone

by Reina A.
4th March 2013

Their lunch is amazing, worth every penny, it’s one of those places I love taking anyone who’s visiting the country to and I’ve never met anybody who hasn’t loved it. Keep up the good work and the high quality of food. The food is exceptional with so much variety it’s hard to stop eating even if you’re full. The customer service is top notch, you are never ignored and they will always clear your plate and refill your water while you are the buffet getting more food. Hands down best buffet in Auckland.

by Samantha T.
16th February 2013

Having been there for both lunch and dinner I must give this place a 5/5.

I love the variety of foods and the high quality of everything. All eight sections was unique and of a high standard. My favorite section was the Indian cuisine which was terrific! I esp liked their naan bread. So so so tasty!! Their desert section is pretty impressive too.

Amazing!

by Aiooda12
16th January 2013

Amazing!

I only went for dessert and i died when i saw the chocolate fountain. I made my own fruit kebabs with chocolate coating, and had some sweet waffles and everything else OMG!

And the next day I was so over-deliciously-dessert-eaten-stomach-filled, that i couldn’t do a handstand!

by sara v.
19th December 2012

Bit disappointed at their dinner service. I have been to this place for lunch with friends on several occasions, PRIMO. But then my family and I went for dinner and surprisingly it wasn’t as good as the lunch although you pay considerably more. The service was so so, butter chicken wasn’t so nice, the meat cooked wasn’t what I asked for (it was rare…I asked for medium rare) so the food got left on the plate. And at the end of that, I got shortchanged when paying hundreds of dollars when I left. Not good. Will go elsewhere for dinner in future.

by Marie
26th November 2012

Absolutely loved this place! I had heard about this place from a friend and decided to go along with my partner to see if it would live up to the hype.

Parking was good, $10 for 2hours on Liverpool Street which leads straight through the hotel to the restaurant. We were taken on a tour of the place since it was our first time. Staff were amazingly attentive, friendly and fast. Food was even better, I started at the roasted section-lamb stew was delicious, I then worked my way around to the grill where my steak, beef, chicken & veges were cooked to perfection! I’m not a real seafood person but I did eat the prawns & my partner had everything else and enjoyed it. I had desserts after, chocolate creme brûlée & heaps of other sweet treats. What i had tried was good but I didn’t try as much as I would have liked to make a comparison to other desserts I have had in other places.

My highlight was the Indian section, butter chicken and naan bread I ordered my naan with garlic & cheese-divine
The let down was the lack of communication and phone manner when I made my reservation which ultimately lead to my reservation not being confirmed, so therefore the long queue was held up for 5 or so minutes trying to look for it and then just being seated anyway. Despite that, I would highly recommend and will be going back for 2nds, 3rds etc

by Nadine H.
18th November 2012

My husband and I went there for dinner and breakfast nov 2012. Food is excellent but some areas need improving. The chefs as earlier mentioned by others, still tend to either overcook or undercook your meat/steaks. We were really disappointed. And there still is a long wait to get your food cooked. Breakfast time, they are still having problems with waffle making. You end up taking a waffle with big holes in it. So unappealing..! Service is great at the table but the buffet side is quite the opposite. They just don’t smile and sometimes make u feel awkward if you are right in front of them waiting for your food. And also as you exit, they are so busy talking among themselves at the door making you feel uncomfortable when they try really hard to ask how it all went.

by Tony M.
19th October 2012

Service: 5/5
Wait time: 4/5
Environment: 5/5
Food Quality and taste: 5/5
Price range: $100+ pp (with wine)
[By far still the best buffet in Auckland, something there for everyone's appetite, Would be a dream to live there]

by Annie L.
16th October 2012

Service was amazing! I really liked the little tour they give you if you have never been before because it makes you feel more comfortable with what they have available. The food is amazing! The seafood is always fresh and delicious. I really loved the meat cabinet with the blue cheese sausage but my boyfriend did hate it but he doesn’t like blue cheese. The curries are really lovely and the salad bar is surprisingly good. I was a little disappointed with the desserts, it wasn’t bad… It just wasn’t great which is why only 4 stars. Still amazing though!

by Jo W.
28th May 2012

Great buffet with some cons and pros. The sashimi section is to die for, sometimes having rare items like una, lobster, hamachi etc. Delicious sushi, great dessert display but adequate in taste. Great seafood selection as well! the meat section is average since the chefs lack adequate technique and tend to overcook meat many times since i ve been there, i ve since learnt to avoid that section. The indian section is very fresh and great flavorful curries. The apetizer dish they serve is quite bare sometimes…unoriginal and bland tasting. But other than that the service is phenomenal

by David
28th April 2012

Truly fantastic experience. Went there a couple of times, me and my mates enjoyed it on every single occasion. It’s not cheap but definitely worth the money. When I went last week it was quieter than normal (it’s usually at least 80% full) meaning that we didn’t need to line up for the food. Wonderful service and great food. One thing that we didn’t like about was the steak, where the chef often overcook them, even when there are very little customers (when I asked for rare he gave me med-rare, and when my friend asked for med-rare the steak was a little over medium!). I will still go back though.

by Felicity
22nd April 2012

Have dined at Eight a few times now and always fully satisfied, food is so fantastic, and waiting staff is very good. Drinks are pricey but too be expected being at the Langham. Only one thing I’d mention is that the grill/BBQ station is usually qued up a lot and takes a while to get your meat cooked, also same deal with the waffles.
We’ll be back in future

by Nack D.
22nd March 2012

Went there on a Thursday night last month (February 2012) and my girlfriend and were completely impressed.
Didn’t eat much from the Indian or Dim Sum station as we often go out for Indian and Yum Char – also found the Dim sum a wee bit underwhelming because of that but was amazed and completely happy with the Grill, Seafood, Sushi, Salad and Dessert stations. The seafood was my favourite and I kept on topping up from there but I also couldn’t resist the bell peppers stuffed with feta at the salad station.
Would definitely come back!

by Alex
13th December 2011

To start it off, the Indian food was the saviour of the night. The rotti, naan and gravy were well-cooked and delicious. The Japanese station was quite satisfactory as the selection was fresh.

But that would be the extent of my good words for Eight Restaurant.

The barbeque station was chaotic when busy; the crepes tasted plain and the waffles looked disappointing with holes. Food at the dessert station did not taste as good as it looked. We even saw other tables leaving the desserts after one bite.

Having dined at similar hotel buffets overseas, my partner and I were disappointed with our whole dining experience.

by BennyB
9th December 2011

It was just perfect. Nice service and great food. Actually you can eat different style food there. Indian food was so delicious, grilled steak was just my taste. With the lunch special price, it is definitely the place I recommend to all you guys.

by aben9912
6th November 2011

On reading some of the reviews left on here we were a little hesitant on going but glad we did! Sure shows how different peoples opinions can be.

The best buffet i’ve tried so far in NZ, even the price is quite high.

Basically they have eight different stations with either a chef serving you or self-serviced. The Sushi was great, Indian food was great aswell and deserts was excellent. Everything was perfect as I can say. Recommanded!!!!!

by maxani
8th September 2011

Its really perfect food and services comparing with the special price on lunch ,I found the quality is great and I like the huge variety and for sure I will give them another visit soon thank you and wish you the best

by Troy N.
2nd September 2011

We went there on 31 July 2011 for a romantic lunch. The food was excellent and the service was superb.

We tried all of the kitchens and were impressed.

The Sushi was great, Indian great and deserts excellent. The American grill was the busiest so get someone to stand there and get food for everyone.

We’ll be going back again.

by Greg
26th August 2011

Sunday buffet is interesting but dont expect relaxed, it’s like a feeding frenzy…..guess that’s what happens but not much fun.

Watch the 2.5% credit card surcharge they try and ping you with no warning, wasn’t happy about that.

Not sure I could be bothered doing it again.

by Dine i.
19th August 2011

It was pricey but it is worth it! You can have different type of food here, they cook/prepare for you fresh when you order.It is really nice and Fancy. Good for the special occasion, could not afford to go back very often though. Service is good and everything is clean and tidy.Would go back for sure for special time.

by Grape E.
14th August 2011

I recently stayed at the Langham Hotel Auckland and was pleasantly surprised by their concept restaurant Eight. Basically they have eight different stations with either a chef serving you or self-help i.e. desserts station. First I visited the meat section where you could choose the cut of meat you wanted and the chef would cook it there and then. The same process happened at the seafood section. A friend who I invited for dinner took advantage of the all you can eat menu and consumed in total 40 oysters. That’s all he had by the way. Me on the other hand well I tried a bit of everything from the meat and seafood to the salad bar, curry station equipped with a tandoori oven and the dessert station. By the end of the meal we were both stuffed to the gunnels and had to retire. This style of dining can be dangerous especially if your eyes are bigger than your belly. I was very happy with the food and service and will dine there again. Oh by the way the Langham is a great Hotel in the heart of downtown Auckland.

by Jus_Cruzn
27th July 2011

One of a kind experience, eight different kitchens in one restaurant.

I thought the food was delicious & service was great. My 2 boys were blown away by the selection as we were given a tour, they thought the were in heaven when they saw the chocolate fountain.

The only downside was the coffee favoured creme brulee that was in this metal shallow ashtray looking thing – I didn’t know it had coffee in it til I tasted it.

by Richard W.
4th July 2011

Absolutely the best buffet i’ve tried so far in NZ!

Food choice is awesome, food quality is awesome, service is very good.

I really enjoy the steak, sushi, prawns, and butter chicken and even though the price is not cheap, and i didn’t really eat a lot i think it’s very good value for money because of the quality of the food.

We will definitely go back again!

by Gay T.
28th March 2011

We stayed at the Langha & decided to try out the restaurant. I only wish I could have eaten more. It was absolutely amazing. Will definately come again.

by David
26th February 2011

Sushi/Sashimi was absolutely amazing, it was certainly very good value for money considering I had loads of seafood and all sorts of different things. Unique dining experience, definitely worth it. We’ll be back! Try the Sushi, Indian, Steak and the freshly baked breads! A real new and unique dining experience for Auckland!

by David B.
15th February 2011

It is great concept and the food is magic. The range of dishes available is far more extensive than you would imagine with each dish prepared to the highest standard. Standouts for us were the Soft Shell Crab, John Dory, Duck Liver and steak.

The only small issue for me is I hate sitting in a hotel dinning room that is also used for breakfast. Re-fitting this would add more wow.

We will take others for the experience.

by SIA T.
14th February 2011

Wow have been to many restaurants in my time and I must say it would have be one of the best if not the best. The array of food is superb, you feel like you are in heaven, at $67 for dinner you have to go very hungry to get your moneys worth, interacting with the various chefs at their stations makes it even more enjoyable…as they so happily cook your sumptuous meal. The quality of food with the best cuts of meat, seafood etc. Highly recommended our group of 16 thoroughly enjoyed it and will be returning.

by Michael
3rd February 2011

Amazing food.

For only $37 you get the *finest* cuts of meat and sausage, a varied selection of fish, sushi bar with sushimi, an Indian buffet with freshly made Naan bread (a great plus), a cheese-crackers-and-bread selection, not to mention a massive range of desserts.

Staff were so respectful, pleasant and attentive. I can’t give them enough props.

I ate here twice while staying at the Langham and highly recommend it, even to people who aren’t actually staying at the hotel. Even for Aucklanders looking to dine out it’s relatively cheap for such a high-quality smorgasbord, and is a truly unique dining experience.

One of the best restaurants in the country surely. I can’t wait to return.

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