Hello Beasty

Hello Beasty brings a playful, high-energy take on modern Asian dining to Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, where Japanese, Korean and Chinese influences come together in a menu designed for sharing, bold flavour and good times by the water. Owned by Stuart and Emma Rogan, the restaurant reflects Stuart’s decades of global experience, shaped by a lifelong career which has taken him through kitchens around the world. Start with the edamame chilli moromi miso, before moving into standout larger plates such as the slow-cooked coastal lamb shoulder with red chilli, Sichuan sauce, coconut, coriander and mint, a dish that captures the kitchen’s signature balance of heat, freshness and depth. For something sweet, the Kkwabaegi twisted donuts with chocolate fudge sauce and miso buttermilk caramel are a must, arriving at the table warm, sticky and impossible to share. The drinks list leans just as fun, anchored by the legendary Beasty Martini and a selection of creative cocktails designed to match the energy of the food and space. Relaxed, vibrant and consistently full of flavour, Hello Beasty remains one of the Viaduct’s most dependable destinations for a lively night out.