Fat Camel
An Israeli and Middle Eastern eatery on a stone-paved lane in the city centre, popular for its shakshuka, falafel and mixed grill platter.
Located at 12 Quality Street in the city centre, on a European-style stone-paved lane with outdoor seating. It is a short walk from the Vine Street car park. The focus is Israeli and Middle Eastern flavors, served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ordering is at the counter during the day, with table service after 6 p.m. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. Signature dishes include the Israeli breakfast shakshuka (eggs baked in a tomato and pepper sauce, served with olives and pita), crispy falafel, and the Fat Camel platter, which puts shawarma, skewers, meat patties and schnitzel on one plate with falafel. Prices are mid-to-upper range and have risen in recent years.
Opening hours
Open daily, breakfast through dinner; check with the restaurant for current hours
Nearby sights
- Hundertwasser Art Centre
- Town Basin
- Whangārei Quarry Gardens
- Mount Parihaka
- A.H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Abbey Caves
- Whangārei Falls
- Kiwi North