Michael Meredith’s reputation as a fine chef and a passionate restaurateur is well known and it is clear here that he is still succeeding in offering the very best in contemporary cuisine that speaks to New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia. Simplicity rules: from the simple soft hues and pops of greenery in the delightful dining space to the ultra-basic menu descriptions that belie what arrives on the plate. Dishes surprise and delight with the level of cookery skill, the excellence of ingredients and the depth of flavours. Expect the unexpected such as a beef tongue starter that turns out to be wagyu which is beautifully caramelised and piled with crisp little morsels of tripe – two meats that are often polarising but here both a triumph. Team that with an exceptional beverage offering and faultless service and you know Michael continues to be at the top of his game. Check website for opening hours MAINS: $42-$49