Wasabi, Author at FoodSpy https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/author/jenn/ Honest Food Reviews Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:05:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FoodSpy-Logo-Resized-180px-120x120.png Wasabi, Author at FoodSpy https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/author/jenn/ 32 32 Wrapshack Motueka | Best Wraps In Town https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/wrapshack-motueka/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/wrapshack-motueka/#respond Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:45:50 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=3204 The Wrapshack in Motueka, New Zealand is a small humble roadside food truck by the State Highway 60. It is run by a cheerful lady with a passion for sharing chef’s love language through slow cook meats. I had the Pulled Pork Wrap ($18). The slow roast pork was so tender and juicy! It comes […]

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Wrapshack Motueka Pulled Pork Wrap

The Wrapshack in Motueka, New Zealand is a small humble roadside food truck by the State Highway 60. It is run by a cheerful lady with a passion for sharing chef’s love language through slow cook meats.

I had the Pulled Pork Wrap ($18). The slow roast pork was so tender and juicy! It comes with hickory smoked BBQ sauce & roasted pepper mayo for a flavorful blend with the natural sweetness of the meat.

Wrapshack Operating hours:

Sunday to Wednesday: Closed

Thursday to Saturday: 11am – 2pm; 5pm – 7.30pm

BLAT with cheese ($18) – House-smoked streaky bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & avocado, roasted pepper mayo

Pulled Pork ($18) – Slow roasted pork, hickory smoked BBQ sauce & roasted pepper mayo

Texas-Style Beef ($18) – Beef brisket braised low & slow in chipotle sauce, BBQ mayo

Falafel ($18) – House made chickpea patties with fresh herbs and spices, garlic hummus & mint yoghurt

Akaroa Salmon ($18) – Hot smoked sea farmed salmon, cream cheese with horseradish

Satay Chicken ($18) – Grilled free range chicken with coleslaw, red pepper, spring onion, toasted peanuts & peanut sauce

Gluten free wrap (+$1)

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Toad Hall Motueka: Real Fruit Ice Cream & Seafood Chowder https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/toad-hall-motueka/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/toad-hall-motueka/#respond Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:27:58 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=3170 First started as a real fruit ice cream stop for the hoards of Kaiterteri beach goers, Toad Hall in Motueka has evolved into a food paradise with wide range of variety. From artisan food products for comfortable dine-ins, to ready-to-go convenient salad or rice bowls for take-aways, Toad Hall has it all. It also has […]

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Toad Hall Motueka New Zealand

First started as a real fruit ice cream stop for the hoards of Kaiterteri beach goers, Toad Hall in Motueka has evolved into a food paradise with wide range of variety. From artisan food products for comfortable dine-ins, to ready-to-go convenient salad or rice bowls for take-aways, Toad Hall has it all. It also has a organic garden market for fresh produce.

Toad Hall Motueka Seafood Chowder

One of the top dishes for dine-ins is the crowd favorite Seafood Chowder ($30). Their famous and delicious chowder is stacked full of mussels, smoked fish and topped with grilled prawn served with toasted garlic bread.

Toad Hall Motueka Real Fruit Ice Cream
Toad Hall Motueka Real Fruit Ice Cream

A visit to Toad Hall is not complete without getting their Real Fruit Ice Creams ($6.50). For both times I opted for Real Fruit Yogurt Ice Cream ($7.50) and they were very rich and creamy. You get to choose different mix of fruits and the server will then place the fruits and ice cream into the machine to press out the final product onto the cone.

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Nana Ni’s Pies | Reefton https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/nana-nis-pies/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/nana-nis-pies/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:06:01 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=3148 Nana Ni’s Pies in Reefton, New Zealand is a dine-in and takeaway shop in the small town with mining history. One of their special pies is the Miners Pie ($5.50). It’s basically a beef, bacon and egg pie but it’s pretty good and filling. I read some negative reviews about the Fish, Chips & Salad […]

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Nana Ni's Pies Miners Pie

Nana Ni’s Pies in Reefton, New Zealand is a dine-in and takeaway shop in the small town with mining history. One of their special pies is the Miners Pie ($5.50). It’s basically a beef, bacon and egg pie but it’s pretty good and filling.

Nana Ni's Pies fish and chips

I read some negative reviews about the Fish, Chips & Salad ($20) but the one I had wasn’t bad. It wasn’t great but, well, good enough as a meal and a nice crispy fish and hot chips.

Nana Ni's Pies plain burger

I also had the Plain Burger ($8.50) which consisted a beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot mayo and tomato sauce. Simple, but it was enjoyable nevertheless.

Nana Ni’s Pies Operating hours:

Sunday: Closed

Monday to Tuesday: 9am – 3.30pm

Wednesday to Friday: 9am – 7.30pm

Saturday: 3.30pm – 7pm

Pies (Miners / Steak / Mince / Steak & Cheese / Mince & Cheese / BBQ / Bacon & Egg / Steak & Mushroom)

Sausage Rolls

Fish, Chip & Salad ($20)

Crumbled Chicken with Chips & Salad ($20)

Sausages, Chips & Eggs ($20)

Porterhouse Steak & Eggs with Chips & Salad ($31)

Chicken & Bacon with Salad & Egg ($16)

Seafood Basket with Salad ($25) – x2 scallops, x2 squid rings, x2 prawn twisters, x1 crabstick, x1 fish & chips

Crumbed Camembert with Plum Sauce ($10)

Beef Nacho’s (small – $8.50; large – $12.50)

Toasty’s (2 fillings – $6; 3 fillings – $8)

Plain Beef Burger ($8.5)

BBQ Beef Burger ($9.50)

Mc Pete burger ($9)

Vege Burger with Rosti, Egg, Cheese & Salad ($10)

Giant Burger with Bacon, Egg & Onion ($12)

Fish & Egg Burger ($10)

Chicken & Apricot Burger ($9)

Chicken Satay & Bacon Burger ($9.50)

Bacon & Egg Burger ($11)

Steak & Onion Relish Burger ($14)

Kids Burger with Cheese & Tomato Sauce ($6)

Freddy Burger ($15) – double patty, bacon, egg, cheese, mushrooms & onion relish

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Nipp-iLicious Japanese Takeaways | Westport https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/nipp-ilicious-japanese-takeaways-westport/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/nipp-ilicious-japanese-takeaways-westport/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:06:34 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=3137 Nipp-iLicious Japanese Takeaways in Westport is a hearty Japanese restaurant for dine-ins and takeaways. Pork Ramen ($15): A hot comfort bowl of simple beef ramen with egg and scallions.  Beef Curry Rice Cup ($9): There is a bowl (bigger) portion option but I opt for the smaller cup portion since I had the ramen and […]

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Nipp-iLicious Japanese Takeaways Westport

Nipp-iLicious Japanese Takeaways in Westport is a hearty Japanese restaurant for dine-ins and takeaways.

Pork Ramen ($15): A hot comfort bowl of simple beef ramen with egg and scallions. 

Beef Curry Rice Cup ($9): There is a bowl (bigger) portion option but I opt for the smaller cup portion since I had the ramen and chicken roll. It’s Japanese style curry with tender beef and carrots on steamed rice.

Chicken Wrap ($9): Compact and well balanced with protein and greens with proper amount of sauces.

Nipp-iLicious Japanese Takeaways Operating hours:

Saturday t0 Monday: Closed

Tuesday to Friday: 10.30am – 4pm

Pork Ramen ($15)

Beef Curry Rice (Cup – $9; Bowl – $??)

Chicken Wrap ($9)

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The Scullery – Waimangaroa | An Unexpected Find https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/the-scullery-waimangaroa/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/the-scullery-waimangaroa/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:20:00 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=3126 The Scullery Waimangaroa was an expected hidden gem discovered during my drive through the remote small town in New Zealand. This on-the-go coffee and pies store features a small shop with some tables in a big green garden with many sculptures. I ordered their Chilli Beef Pie ($6) as that’s the first time I see […]

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The Scullery Waimangaroa Pies

The Scullery Waimangaroa was an expected hidden gem discovered during my drive through the remote small town in New Zealand. This on-the-go coffee and pies store features a small shop with some tables in a big green garden with many sculptures.

I ordered their Chilli Beef Pie ($6) as that’s the first time I see this option. The pie smelled so good and the pastry was very flaky and well layered. The ground beef and red bean chillies filling was satisfying.

The Scullery Waimangaroa

A big cute chook. The shop owner said she’s quite a celebrity here and always get lots of attention from the visitors.

The Scullery Waimangaroa Operating hours:

Saturday to Sunday: 9am – 4pm

Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 4pm

Pie ($6) – Mince / Mince & Cheese / Beef & Bacon / Chilli Beef / Steak / Steak & Mushroom / Peppered Steak / Chickpea & Pumpkin

Sausage Roll ($3.50)

Coffee (Medium – $4.50; Large – $5) – Flat White / Long Black / Short Black / Latte (chai / tumeric / beetroot) / Cappuccino / Mochaccino / Hot Chocolate (dark / white)

Iced Coffee / Chocolate (small – $5.50; large – $7.50)

Tea ($2) – Breakfast / Earl Grey / Gumboot / Jasmine Green / Blueberry / Elder Flower & Apple Infusion / Blood Orange & Eucalyptus

Milkshake ($5) – Chocolate / Strawberry / Raspberry / Banana / Lime / Vanilla / Spearmint / Caramel / Creaming Soda

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Sheffield Pie Shop, Canterbury | World Famous Pies https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/sheffield-pie-shop-new-zealand/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/sheffield-pie-shop-new-zealand/#respond Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:11:33 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=3011 Over 40 years of being ‘world famous’, the Sheffield Pie Shop in New Zealand remains as the iconic pie shop to visit. New York Peppered Steak ($7.50): Delicious, tender, chunky peppered steak in the fluffy pie topped with grinded pepper. Lambs Fry & Bacon ($7.50): Tasty large chunks of sautéed lambs liver with bacon & […]

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World Famous Sheffield Pie Shop

Over 40 years of being ‘world famous’, the Sheffield Pie Shop in New Zealand remains as the iconic pie shop to visit.

Sheffield Pies Peppered Steak Pie

New York Peppered Steak ($7.50): Delicious, tender, chunky peppered steak in the fluffy pie topped with grinded pepper.

Sheffield Pie Lambfry and Bacon

Lambs Fry & Bacon ($7.50): Tasty large chunks of sautéed lambs liver with bacon & onions in a rich tomato gravy. Be warned that this is not a flavor many could accept. If you like organs, you would like this.

Sheffield Pies Venison and Whisky Relish

Venison & Whisky Relish ($7.50): Slow-braised tender venison with homemade whisky relish. Yum! I love that their pies all have a very thin base.

World Famous Sheffield Pie Chicken Apricot and Camembert Pie

Chicken, Apricot & Camembert Pie ($7.50): Their pies are so good I even took them for the multi-day great walk hiking trip.

Sausage Roll

The Sausage Rolls ($6.20) with their blend of finely-grinded meat are good too!

World Famous Sheffield Pie Shop
Potato Top Savouries Pies

There were also potato top pies (normal size & savories [mini] size), and the classic savories mini pies, but they were all minced fillings so if you want to try the many flavors, you’ll need to have a big appetite and order the normal size ones.

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Fairlie Bakehouse | Pork Belly Pie with Crackling https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/fairlie-bakehouse-pies/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/fairlie-bakehouse-pies/#respond Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:53:52 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=2977 Fairlie Bakehouse is a family owned and operated bakery that makes amazing gourmet pies in the bustling small town of Fairlie in the Mackenzie Country. They even have a factory behind the bakery & cafe for mass production to be distributed all across New Zealand (see distribution locations here). They also deliver all across the […]

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Fairlie Bakehouse Pie

Fairlie Bakehouse is a family owned and operated bakery that makes amazing gourmet pies in the bustling small town of Fairlie in the Mackenzie Country. They even have a factory behind the bakery & cafe for mass production to be distributed all across New Zealand (see distribution locations here). They also deliver all across the country (minimum 12 pies).

Fairlie Bakehouse Pork Belly with Apple Sauce Pie

One of their most signature pies is the Pork Belly with Apple Sauce Pie ($8.80). The first unique thing you’ll notice is the pork skin cracking on the top of the pie. It can be quite hard as pork cracking tends to harden after cooking. The pork belly was superb, it tasted just like the Chinese roasted pork belly, salty and smoky. The apple sauce, however, didn’t give any special enhancement to the pork belly, but it’s not a deal-breaker.

Other popular signature pies include Bacan & Salmon Pie ($9.50) and Ultimate Steak with Pepper, Cheese & Mushrooms ($9.50).

Fairlie Bakehouse Operating hours:

Daily: 9am – 4.30pm

Pork Belly with Apple Sauce Pie – $8.80

Bacon & Salmon Pie – $9.50

Mince & Cheese Pie – $6.80

Mince Pie – $6.80

Vegetarian Pie – $7.80

Smoked Chicken & Mushroom Pie – $7.80

Venison & Cranberry Pie – $9.50

Ultimate Steak with Pepper, Cheese & Mushroom – $9.50

Vegan Curried Lentils Pie – $7.80

Steak & Mushroom Pie – $9.30

Steak & Cheese Pie – $9.30

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Arrowtown Bakery | The Most Filling Best Pies In New Zealand https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/arrowtown-bakery-pie/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/arrowtown-bakery-pie/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:55:49 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=2945 Arrowtown Bakery, my favorite shop in my favorite small town in New Zealand! Neighboring to the busy Queentown, the rustic Arrowtown offers a modern village vibe where locals and tourists blend in together. The bakery is unofficially a “must-visit” for anyone who dropped by to Arrowtown, known for its famous pies and irresistible “Breakfast Buttie” […]

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Arrowtown Bakery Steak and Cheese Pie

Arrowtown Bakery, my favorite shop in my favorite small town in New Zealand! Neighboring to the busy Queentown, the rustic Arrowtown offers a modern village vibe where locals and tourists blend in together. The bakery is unofficially a “must-visit” for anyone who dropped by to Arrowtown, known for its famous pies and irresistible “Breakfast Buttie” – Hot fried bacon, egg, hash brown and sausage layered together, sandwiched between a saucy burger bun, freshly baked in the bakery.

Arrowtown Bakery Thai Green Chicken Pie

The pies ($6.80) were my favorite, and I can unashamedly say that I have tried all the pies in this bakery. My favorites are Venison Pie, Steak & Mushroom Pie, and Hot & Spicy Chicken Pie. Even the Vege Pie is surprisingly good!

Arrowtown Bakery Mince and Cheese Pie
Arrowtown Bakery Hot and Spicy Chicken Pie

They also make Asian fusion pies such as Thai Green Curry Pies and Butter Chicken Pies, which are both locals’ favorite and nearby Asian residents or workers’ favorite. Other more traditional selections include Plain Steak Pies, Steak & Cheese Pies, Steak Bacon & Chees Pies, Mince Pies, Mince & Cheese Pies, Lamb & Mint Pies, and Creamy Chicken Pies. All of them are the same price at $6.80.

Arrowtown Bakery filled rolls

Other than pies, their offer a wide selection of delicious Filled Rolls ($7.50), “Footballs” (long shaped filled buns; $8), Panini ($10) and Croissants ($4 for plain, $8 for ham + cheese + tomato). Oh, if you’re early and lucky to get your hands on their Almond Croissants and Cinnamon Scrolls, you have to try them!

Bacon and egg filo
Mousetrap food

Bacon & Egg Filo ($6.50), Mousetrap ($6.50), Raspberry Iced Bun ($5), Lamington ($5) and Lollicake ($4.80) are some of the traditional Kiwi bakery food you can find here.

Arrowtown Bakery slices and cakes

Why not finish your meal with a guilty slice of sweet desert? I recommend the Custard Slice, Apple Slice, and Carrot Cake, but everything looks so tempting, right? And look at those Cream Donuts and Eclairs! (Those are fresh cream made in the kitchen, why is the key to smooth and fragrant cream)

Arrowtown Bakery Operating hours:

Daily: 7am – 3pm

Pies ($6.80):

  • Steak Pie
  • Steak & Cheese Pie
  • Steak, Bacon & Cheese Pie
  • Steak & Mushroom Pie
  • Mince Pie
  • Mince & Cheese Pie
  • Venison Pie
  • Lamb & Mint Pie
  • Creamy Chicken Pie
  • Thai Green Chicken Pie
  • Butter Chicken Pie
  • Hot & Spicy Chicken Pie
  • Vege Pie

Slice / Cake ($4.80):

  • Custard Square
  • Caramel Brownie
  • Apple Slice
  • Carrot Cake
  • Afghan Slice
  • Oreo Fudge
  • Ginger Slice
  • Chocolate Caramel Slice
  • Lollicake

Cream Bun ($5)

Cream Donut ($5)

Eclair ($5)

Lamington ($5)

Raspberry Bun ($5)

Danish ($6)

Filled Rolls ($7.50):

  • B.E.L.T (bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato)
  • Chicken Roll
  • Ham Roll
  • Vege Roll

Football ($8):

  • Pesto Chicken Football
  • BBQ Chicken Football
  • Ham & Cheese Football
  • Vege Calzone

Panini ($10):

  • Pesto Chicken Panini
  • Chicken, Brie & Cranberry Panini
  • Vege Panini

Bacon & Egg Buttie ($8.50)

Breakfast Buttie (bacon, egg, hash brown, sausage) ($9.50)

Bacon & Egg Filo ($6.50)

Mousetrap ($6.50)

Croissant ($4)

Almond Croissant ($6)

Ham, Cheese & Tomato Croissant ($8)

Cinnamon Scroll ($6)

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What To Eat At Medan Selera PJ Old Town (Hawker Centre) https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/medan-selera-pj-old-town-hawker-centre/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/medan-selera-pj-old-town-hawker-centre/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 12:30:31 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=2848 Gerai Makanan Kie Kee Chicken Rice & Porridge 祺记海南鸡饭 Chicken Rice: The rice was buttery enough for my liking. The roasted chicken was pretty succulent and tender, with the light soy sauce which wasn’t too salty. The chili sauce was onee of the highlights as the flavor was strong in garlic and ginger. A bowl […]

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Gerai Makanan Kie Kee Chicken Rice & Porridge 祺记海南鸡饭

Gerai Makanan Kie Kee Chicken Rice and Porridge Medan Selera PJ Old Town Hawker Centre
Gerai Makanan Kie Kee Chicken Rice and Porridge Medan Selera PJ Old Town Hawker Centre

Chicken Rice: The rice was buttery enough for my liking. The roasted chicken was pretty succulent and tender, with the light soy sauce which wasn’t too salty. The chili sauce was onee of the highlights as the flavor was strong in garlic and ginger. A bowl of light mustard green soup was given.

Gerai Makanan Kie Kee Wild Boar Curry

Wild Boar Curry: The meat given was in meaty slices instead of chunks. The texture was rather dry but was covered by the hot curry which looked and tasted more like sambal with belacan and sugar.

Jessie's Cendol Stall no.48

Jessies Cendol Stall no 48 Medan Selera PJ Old Town Hawker Centre

This cendol (RM4.50) took me back to Penang with its thick gula melaka (palm sugar), generously added yet not overly sweet. The coconut milk was also strong and balanced out the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The thick cendol jellies were fragrant and tasty too!

More to come, need more trips...

Operating hours:

Jessie’s Cendol Stall no 48: Friday – Wednesday: 9am – 7pm; Thursday: 8am – 6pm

Gerai Makanan Kie Kee Chicken Rice 祺记海南鸡饭: Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday – Monday: 9am – 3pm

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Fergburger & Fergbaker | Is It Worth The Hype? https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/fergburger-fergbaker/ https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/fergburger-fergbaker/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 11:10:18 +0000 https://foodspy.meowtainpeople.com/?p=2825 Probably the most famous burger joint in the world, Fergburger first started out from a garage off an obscure lane. Eventually, it has became one of the most wanted eateries in almost every international foodies and travelers’ hit list. Is it worth the visit, or is this just a FOMO hype? When I visited Fergburger […]

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Fergburger Queenstown New Zealand

Probably the most famous burger joint in the world, Fergburger first started out from a garage off an obscure lane. Eventually, it has became one of the most wanted eateries in almost every international foodies and travelers’ hit list. Is it worth the visit, or is this just a FOMO hype?

When I visited Fergburger during slight off-peak hour, the queueing line was still pretty long. There was a wait before it’s my turn to order, but it wasn’t too bad for me. After ordering my burger, the wait for the food to be prepared was bit longer than the wait to order.

To try the real taste of their good burger, I ordered the most traditional ‘The Fergburger’ ($16.50). It’s the no-nonsense beef patty (prime New Zealand beef) burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.

The verdict: Yes, the burger was delicious! The beef patty was juicy and flavorful, and the burger bun had just the right texture and thickness. Everything was fresh (they source the lettuce from the only local premium lettuce farm nearby, rather than the cheaper ones that can only be obtained via longer delivery journey).

Is it worth it?: Looking at the price, I would say it is an excellent value considering the place being in the touristy, expensive Queenstown. A lot of food around here are more expensive than that. It’s much more valuable than McDonald’s to be real! As for the waiting time, if you are not in a rush, it is totally worth the wait. I mean, it’s not the ‘best’ burger in the world, I wouldn’t travel a long way just to eat Fergburger, but it’s a place I’m happy to go and know that I will be satisfied!

Fergbaker Pork Belly Pie

While waiting for my burger, I visited Fergbaker next door to get a Pork Belly Pie ($6.80). The pastry was on point, and the pork belly (layered in fat and tender meat) was superb!

Fergbaker, along with Ferg’s Bar and Mrs Ferg (gelato & sorbets), are expansions of the Fergburger business (each one next to the other).

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