Culprit.

In the heart of Auckland City Centre, Culprit stands as a beacon of innovation in New Zealand's dining scene.

Emerging with a vibrant philosophy aimed at reimagining the dining experience, it departs from the ordinary, offering guests a taste of pure creativity amidst its bustling urban backdrop.

Owner and Chef Kyle Street creates playful dishes that are innovative and big on flavour, often with a nod to his uniquely Kiwi upbringing. The chef's choice set menu offers a taste of nostalgic New Zealand cuisine with a modern global edge.

Their chef's choice set menu changes every two-three months, launching in May all through till July is their "Fall-ing Away From Me" menu.

The chefs will be celebrating the abundance Autumn brings and celebrating local food heroes

Their Seasonal Epic Set Menu is usually $121pp but for first table diners this is a steal at $60.50pp.

Begin your experience with fresh New Zealand kaimoana (seafood).

Containing local oysters w/ tamarillo granita, salmon ceviche cones with yuzu cosh, farmed kingfish with white soy & beurre noisette dressing and the fanciest potato fritters you will ever have.

Move on to four more dishes to share which currently consists of; Venison Tartare with walnut mayo & artichoke, duck liver parfait with waffle & quince, smoked Hawkes Bay halloumi and wasabi peas not as you know them.

You then have a choice of main to finish, either our 'Not Fried' market fish with celeriac, apple, Nashville hot spice & lemon or Butcher's Butter' and melt in the mouth braised wagyu beef cut with polenta, roast grapes & lime.

Theres more to discover, so book now.

Winning Best Metropolitan Restaurant for 2023/2024 and runner-up Top Auckland Restaurant 2023, this is one dining opportunity you cannot miss.

**Dietary requirements will be attended to gladly and separately.