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Aqaba, located in the heart of Palmerston North, offers a culinary experience that captivates locals and visitors alike. Renowned for its exceptional birria tacos and delectable burgers, this eatery elevates dining with generous portions and vibrant flavors. The warm hospitality, exemplified by attentive staff like Dani, enhances the inviting atmosphere, making it family-friendly and accommodating. Notably, Aqaba seamlessly caters to large groups, ensuring that everyone's preferences are considered. With delicious dishes and an ambiance that combines comfort and style, Aqaba stands out as a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a memorable meal in New Zealand.
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Aqaba
Welcome to Aqaba, a culinary gem nestled in Palmerston North Central at 186 Broadway Avenue. This vibrant eatery has quickly gained a reputation for its innovative dishes and warm hospitality. As you step inside, you're greeted by a cozy atmosphere, complemented by friendly staff eager to make your dining experience unforgettable.
Aqaba is renowned for its outstanding birria tacos, which one customer, Chloe Bryan, described as the best she's ever had, elevating her expectations far above the local competition. The tacos, bursting with flavor, are not just a meal but an experience, showing just how high the bar has been set here. The menu doesn't disappoint with its variety, including a notably excellent burger, praised for its soft bun and sensational taste.
Dive deeper into the dining experience, and you will find that Aqaba isn’t just about the food; it's about family and community. Tamara Sergent highlighted the restaurant's exceptional hospitality, going out of their way to accommodate a party of 17, complete with a coloring table for the little ones and thoughtful touches throughout the evening. This level of service creates a welcoming environment that is perfect for gatherings, whether big or small.
Food quality remains consistent, with generous portions designed to please. Aidan Wong's visit confirmed that Aqaba’s Philly cheesesteak and Asian salad with pork belly are flavor-packed favorites, making it a go-to spot for locals. Customer feedback on portion sizes indicates that while some mains may be on the smaller side, the experience overall is one of satisfaction. As Robbie Stapleton noted, quick service and delicious dips add to the appeal, ensuring that everyone, including kids, leaves with a smile and perhaps a sundae in hand.
The ambiance at Aqaba plays a crucial role in your dining experience. Jonathan Hardy appreciated the intriguing design and spacious layout, which avoids overcrowding, allowing for a relaxed meal. Every detail seems to be well-considered, from the cozy warmth that envelops you to the artistic aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
In summary, Aqaba is more than just a restaurant; it’s a place where flavor meets community spirit. Whether you are indulging in their renowned tacos, savoring a perfectly crafted burger, or enjoying family-friendly hospitality, you are in for a delightful evening. Perfect for family outings or casual dinners with friends, Aqaba is definitely worth a visit—and it promises to keep you coming back for more.
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Our Guestbook
“ The best birria tacos I have ever had and I’ve had a fair few of them before including some local here to palmy which I think are good but Aqaba just does them on a whole other level, thoroughly impressed. My husbands fave was the burger, seriously so good and such a soft bun. Loved the vibe, staff were so friendly especially Dani making sure we were well looked after and communicating on wait times due to 2 massive parties having booked out most the place. Nice to see a restaurant doing well! We will be back, highly recommend. ”
“ Turned up on a Sunday around 12:30 with a table of 10 and the staff whipped up a table setting for us, the kitchen staff then produced some delicious dips and spread and main meals with a quick turn around. Slightly too much salt on the chips, but you can tell the kitchen staff knew what they were doing. Kids were happy and loved the sundaes included in the kids meals. ”
“ The coffee was excellent, food was excellent, the food portions were generous, and the food was brought out quick. Staff were really nice. And atmosphere of the establishment is really interesting with nice design aesthetic and not overcrowded with plenty of space around each table. Place is well heated and cozy. Definitely an eatery on our list to visit again. ”
“ Another great meal at Aqaba! The portions are always generous and the food is consistently delicious. This time we had the Philly cheesesteak and the Asian salad with pork belly. Both were packed with flavor. The staff are super friendly and welcoming every time. Definitely one of our go-to spots in Palmy! ”
“ Came here for lunch with the family. I got 7up for a drink, Tacos, fries and wedges for a main. Over all, great lunch will come back next time i’m in palmy. Good Job Aqaba. ”
“ Daughter bought me out for Mothers day lunch, very busy time to come, but all staff had smiles and were very chatty, very comfortable place to come, meals were delicious ”
“ Really amazing hospitality and service from the team, they took time to set up a colouring table for our tamariki, served our babies dinners alongside the starters, as the rest of the meals came out 1 of the team brought out some toys for the kids to play with while the adults ate, then followed with the kids sundaes. We had a party of 17 almost half were children so the attention to cater to them didn't go unnoticed and made our evening relaxing and enjoyable for all. The hostesses were both kind, patient and respectful. They had also situated us in an area that was comfortable and spacious not an easy thing for a party this big. Overall loved the hospitality and atmosphere. The Kai, chefs did a great job at getting everything out together, plating looked great. Looking over our table everyone seemed very happy, there were a few starters followed by our mains. A few mains were on the smaller side, in saying that next time I will be opting for a starter, main and dessert to really get the dining and Kai experience. Unfortunately I didn't think of that while I was there so that's not on the establishment for that 1 where as my partner would've liked more for his main. The kids portion sizes were good and all seemed happy with their meals. Only small critiques over the table, main size is a little small, potatoes with the lamb was a little bland needed a bit of oomf and a bit more gravy, everything else was great, the sauce with the tacos is really yummy. Regardless I loved our evening there for me it was a great night out with our whanau. It was a slow night which I think added to the easy flow of our time their, only 1 other group and a couple. Great evening, thank you to the whole team you all did a great job. Ka mau te wehi! ”