Ima Cuisine
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Our verdict
For more than 20 years Yael Shochat’s Mediterranean restaurant has been a real destination for lovers of the cuisine of the sun. Specialising in mezze-style food, it’s a great place for a crowd to share lovely tasty platters and relax. The menu is influenced by the largely plant-based diet from Yael’s Israeli homeland. Mains (bharat spiced chicken or lamb skewers, panfried halloumi, braised lamb) are great value and they all come with Arabian spiced rice, Middle Eastern slaw, roasted carrots and
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- Address
- Ima, 53, Fort Street, Britomart, City Centre, Auckland, Waitematā, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
- Phone
- 09 377 5252
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–3 PMTue–Fri 7 AM–9 PMSat 9 AM–9 PMSun Closed
- Website
- imacuisine.co.nz
- Directions
- Get directions
- Booking
- Book on the venue's website

The menu
What to order
- Mezze Platter
- Slow Braised Lamb Shoulder
- Chicken Mesachan
- Falafel
- Hot Cross Buns
For more than 20 years Yael Shochat’s Mediterranean restaurant has been a real destination for lovers of the cuisine of the sun. Specialising in mezze-style food, it’s a great place for a crowd to share lovely tasty platters and relax. The menu is influenced by the largely plant-based diet from Yael’s Israeli homeland. Mains (bharat spiced chicken or lamb skewers, panfried halloumi, braised lamb) are great value and they all come with Arabian spiced rice, Middle Eastern slaw, roasted carrots and
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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Current opening hours
- Monday
- 7 AM–3 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm and inviting bistro space filled with the aromas of freshly baked breads, pastries, and fragrant Middle Eastern spices.



















