The story
Nestled at 95 Karangahape Road in Auckland CBD, Tipes Takeaway has earned a stellar 4.6-star rating as a humble, no-reservations spot specializing in New Zealand–style fish and chips. With tags like "hole-in-the-wall" and "neighborhood-favorite," it’s the kind of place that rewards those who seek out authentic, no-fuss seafood.
Travel and food creator Mark Wiens calls it "a hidden gem," praising the "incredibly crispy batter and fresh, high-quality fish." He specifically highlighted the Hoki, Tarakihi, and Snapper fish and chips, as well as the Sweet Potato Fries (Kumara) and Crab Sticks. For a quintessential Kiwi takeaway experience, Tipes delivers on both crunch and quality.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
Tipes Takeaway’s crispy crab sticks are the undisputed star, earning rapturous praise for their addictive crunch. The overall vibe is that of a humble, unpretentious gem delivering pure, joyful comfort food.
“These are imitation crab, deep fried battered. It's like a crab hot dog. The batter is definitely crispy, and it has a sweetness from the imitation crab. It's pretty good, but I prefer the fish.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Tipes Takeaway. Most active: Mark Wiens
Tipes Takeaway is a hidden gem for New Zealand style fish and chips, with incredibly crispy batter and fresh, high-quality fish in a humble neighborhood spot.
Dishes mentioned
- Fish and Chips
Sweet Potato Fries (Kumara)
The texture of the kumara is so soft that it almost feels like a hash brown in your mouth, like it's been braided. Fresh, moist, and crispy.
Crab Sticks
These are imitation crab, deep fried battered. It's like a crab hot dog. The batter is definitely crispy, and it has a sweetness from the imitation crab. It's pretty good, but I prefer the fish.
