Banaadir Restaurant

13/03/2026

Banaadir Restaurant had the honour to serve Christ the King Catholic School, Owairaka as they celebrate & learn African culture!

Thanks to the Team. Glad the young students enjoyed their first taste of African food! 🥘 😊

19/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak from Banaadir Restaurant 🌙✨

Kia Ora Kou Tou,

During the sacred month of Ramadan, our opening hours will change slightly:

🕔 Ramadan Hours: 5pm – 9pm
📅 Tuesday – Sunday

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you in for iftar and dinner during Ramadan.
Warm regards,
Banaadir Restaurant
📍 190 Stoddard Rd, Mt Roskill

21/01/2026

Dear Customers, We are thrilled to launch our enhanced menu, featuring an assortment of traditional favorites. Ordering is simple, and meals are ready for fast pick-up. Our healthy options are freshly prepared to provide a delightful experience. We invite you to try our new offerings and thank you for your continued trust. Thank you for your loyalty. Warm regards,

01/01/2026

17/12/2025

Come join us this Sunday at Victoria Park! We will be serving up fresh African cuisine!

07/12/2025

Hello everyone
We are pleased to announce that our new menu will launch next week on Tuesday. It features a diverse selection of dishes inspired by traditional African and Middle Eastern cuisine, crafted to deliver rich and memorable flavors. We look forward to welcoming you and serving you soon.

19/11/2025

A taste of Somalia, right here in Aotearoa! 🇸🇴🇳🇿
Banaadir brings you:

- Classic Somali rice with a side of chicken or lamb.
- Our handmade chicken, veg and beef sambusa. Made fresh to order!
- Sweet puff-puff and Buur/Mandazi.
- Our new Dubai chocolate brownies crafted by .bake and more!

Make sure to come hungry 😊.

21st of November, Friday, 5pm–9pm, at Open Circle Market, 86a Hendon Ave, Mt Albert.

14/11/2025

Puff-puff is a traditional fried dough snack that is commonly consumed across Africa.

“Our Bajiyo — a beloved Somali snack crafted from black-eyed peas — is seasoned to perfection and fried until irresistibly crisp. Enjoy it with our tangy tamarind dip or spicy house sauce for a truly authentic Somali culinary experience. Come savor the tradition!”

“Mandazi (Swahili: mandazi, maandazi) is a traditional form of fried bread that originated along the Swahili Coast. Soft, slightly sweet, and wonderfully fluffy, it is enjoyed across East Africa, where it is also known as bofrot or puff-puff.”

11/11/2025

Hello everyone, we are delighted to present a diverse range of delectable dishes inspired by traditional African and Middle Eastern cuisine. Our culinary offerings are bursting with flavor, and we are confident that you will savor every bite. We look forward to serving you.

15/10/2025

Good News from Banaadir Restaurant!

We’re thrilled to announce that a brand new menu is coming soon! Get ready to experience a delicious fusion of flavors from across the globe, featuring African, Middle Eastern cuisines.

We can’t wait to serve you these amazing dishes, so don’t miss out!

Stay tuned for more updates. Coming soon

17/08/2025

Incredible Honour to have won the category award “Best Pasta” from Metro Magazine NZ recognising Top 50 restaurants across Auckland. We're immensely delighted and grateful to have been selected and have our history and culture recognised across Tamaki Makaurau- Auckland. ❤️🌹🇸🇴🇸🇴