Located on the ground floor of Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport, Kuriri Café & Eatery serves as a welcoming spot for airport travellers in transit, hotel guests, and local professionals. Named after the Pacific Golden Plover—a bird that journeys thousands of miles from the Arctic to summer along the Manukau Harbour—the café embraces the spirit of movement, connection, and restorative pauses.
The kitchen and bakery focus on thoughtfully prepared cabinet food, barista-crafted espresso, and handcrafted artisan cakes made fresh daily. Pastry selections and bespoke cakes are curated by international award-winning Executive Pastry Chef Manoj Lasantha, blending technical precision with seasonal New Zealand ingredients. From early morning coffee and classic kiwi bakery staples to relaxed à la carte dining starting at midday, Kuriri provides a comfortable and refined setting right at Auckland Airport.
Whether setting off on an international journey, returning home to Aotearoa, or working within the airport precinct, finding a calm and quality-focused refuge makes all the difference. Located on the ground floor of Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport, Kuriri Café & Eatery provides exactly that—a peaceful space to recharge, refuel, and enjoy exceptional food and drink.
The café takes its name from the Pacific Golden Plover, known in Māori as the kūriri. This migratory bird undertakes an extraordinary annual journey of thousands of miles from breeding grounds in Alaska and Siberia to feed along the tidal flats of the Manukau Harbour. In many ways, the bird embodies the essence of travel, journeying, and arrival. Kuriri Café was created to reflect that very migration, offering travellers from near and far a comfortable resting place where they can pause between flights or begin their day in comfort.
At the heart of the Kuriri experience is an emphasis on quality craftsmanship. The dessert and cake selection is curated under the direction of Executive Pastry Chef Manoj Lasantha, who brings international prestige to the hotel’s culinary offerings, including three gold medals earned at the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg. Alongside the culinary team, Chef Lasantha ensures every cake, tart, and baked good reflects meticulous technical skill and seasonal presentation.
Visitors browsing the daily display will find traditional New Zealand bakery favourites alongside sophisticated patisserie items. Among the highlights is the Kuriri Afghan—a crunchy, rich chocolate biscuit finished with thick chocolate icing and a whole walnut. Guests can also enjoy flaky morning croissants, classic Black Forest cake, bespoke layered cakes, and an assortment of fresh sandwiches and wholesome savoury bites.
Opening every day at 5:00 am, Kuriri Café caters to early morning departures with expertly poured espresso, takeaway pastries, and cooling iced drinks. As the morning transitions into the afternoon, the café shifts into a relaxed setting suited for meetings and casual dining. From midday, an à la carte dining menu highlights seasonal flavours, making it a convenient venue for travellers seeking a quiet pre-flight lunch or colleagues catching up over coffee.