It's Java - Wynyard Quarter New Zealand

We came to Java in a group of six people for our Christmas team lunch. The restaurant is nicely decorated with Indonesian/Java theme and we were served by friendly staff. The dishes were all very tasty and packed full of amazing spices that created the authentic Indonesian flavours. We all really enjoyed the food. This restaurant has a lot to offer what more can you ask for?

A heartfelt thank you A Z and the team at Java you’ve exceeded our expectations in catering for our companies event. I'm already hearing amazing feedback from our guests. The exquisite dishes were prepared with meticulous care and served with such professionalism. The vibrant flavours of Indonesia were relished by everyone, and we savoured each delectable bite. Thank you for the exceptional service, food/presentation and overall effort that went in to cater for our companies event, we cannot be more grateful. We look forward to enjoying more of your outstanding hospitality and superb food in the future. Thank you once again. Ed.G

The BYO option was the selling point for me (corkage is $5.00 per bottle or six-pack) as well as the recommendation from my friend. It was a great first impression and I will certainly be going back to try the rest of the menu with my favourite bottle of wine of course. I did wonder whether cider is allowed so will ask this next time I 'm there for sure. I ordered the fritter platter, nasi campur and for dessert: martabak manis. I enjoyed it all however, the oiliness of the fritter platter was a bit much. Not that the Indonesian pancake isn 't light so if you 're quite full from dinner maybe opt for the other dessert. I was fine as I love a pancake. I did like all the components of my main but not sure if I truly love tempe and tofu but that 's just me as I 'm not a huge tofu fan and it was my first time trying tempe. I think I 'd try it again but maybe not in a sweet sauce. I wasn 't too sure what the 'greens ' component was on my plate because it was just two slices of cucumber. Probably should 've been a pile of cucumbers! Location is great, nice staff.

Went in for lunch and got the nasi royal, nasi campur with fried chicken and nasi kuninh with beef rendang. Was pleasantly surprised about how delicious everything was. All dishes were not only presented very nicely, they were all very flavourful. Customer service was very good and efficient.

Lovely place! Very generous portions, great flavours and it was interesting to try different type of food I've never had before. No alcohol wasn't an issue at all !