Gemmayze Street
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant tucked inside an old arcade on K Road, serving Lebanese shared plates made with New Zealand ingredients.
Established in 2016 by chef Samir Allen, Gemmayze Street blends his Lebanese and Euro-Kiwi heritage, incorporating local ingredients like kūmara (sweet potato) into Middle Eastern flavors. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026, the menu focuses on shared plates, with signatures including roasted garlic and red pepper hummus and kūmara za'atar pide. For larger groups, the "jeeb" feast is available. Open for dinner only, with reservations available on the official website. Located inside St Kevin's Arcade on Karangahape Road, it is positioned in the mid-range price bracket.
Opening hours
Tue–Thu 18:00–21:30; Fri–Sat 17:30–22:00 (official website states from 18:00); Closed Sun–Mon
Nearby sights
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
- Sky Tower
- Queen Street
- Viaduct Harbour
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Auckland Domain & Wintergardens
- Wynyard Quarter
- Auckland War Memorial Museum