Where is Boy & Bird located?

Boy & Bird is located at 222 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011.

What kind of chicken does Boy & Bird serve?

The restaurant serves free-range, corn-fed chicken.

Are there menu options if I do not want chicken?

Yes, the menu includes confit duck, gnocchi, fish and chips, Dutch beef krokets, lamb rolls, and vegetarian dishes like veggie koftas and salads.

Can I order online or book a table?

Yes, online ordering, table bookings, and catering are available via their website.

Is there a menu for children?

Yes, there is a dedicated kids' menu offering items such as crumbed fish, chicken schnitzel, mini chicken rolls, and chicken on a stick.

Boy & Bird

chicken restaurant — Ponsonby · Auckland

About Boy & Bird

Boy & Bird is an eatery on Ponsonby Road dedicated to serving free-range, corn-fed rotisserie poultry and comfort fare made with locally sourced ingredients.

At the heart of the kitchen are birds cooked to tender perfection and paired with chicken bone broth gravy, alongside an extensive lineup of hot rolls, fresh bowls, and hearty sides like Dutch beef krokets and buttermilk fried chicken.

Whether dining in for lunch, grabbing a quick takeaway roll, or bringing the family along for a relaxed meal, the restaurant offers a welcoming neighbourhood environment complete with a dedicated kids' selection and house-crafted sodas.

Boy & Bird: Ponsonby's Go-To for Free-Range Rotisserie and Homestyle Comfort

Located along Auckland's vibrant dining strip, Boy & Bird at 222 Ponsonby Road has built a dedicated local following by elevating the humble chicken meal. Centred around a philosophy of quality sourcing and wholesome comfort food, the kitchen places ethically raised poultry front and centre.

Every bird served is free-range and corn-fed, ensuring a succulence and flavour profile that sets their rotisserie roasts apart from standard takeaway offerings. Whether ordering a quarter, half, or whole bird, the poultry is complemented by a rich gravy prepared from scratch using simmered chicken bone broth.

A Diverse Menu Built for Every Appetite

While roasted chicken forms the backbone of the offering, the menu extends far beyond classic carve-ups. Guests can choose from a generous lineup of hot rolls, such as the shredded chicken roll layered with tangy pickled slaw and chipotle aioli, or the buttermilk fried chicken hot roll featuring spiced bhuja mix and tamarind mayo.

Those looking for balanced alternatives will find substantial organic brown rice bowls and inventive salads. Options include the Hot Bird salad loaded with kumara, black beans, feta, and peanuts, alongside keto-friendly bowls built on greens, parboiled egg, and house-blended avocado dressing. Hearty starters like Dutch beef krokets with dijon salsa verde and grilled lamb fritters ensure groups have plenty to share.

Warm Hospitality and Casual Ponsonby Dining

The space caters comfortably to quick weekday takeaways, lively lunch gatherings, and sit-down evening meals. Complete with catering options, online ordering, a dedicated children's menu featuring chicken sticks and mini rolls, and house-made sodas in flavours like rhubarb-berry and lemon-honey, Boy & Bird remains an enduring Ponsonby Road staple.

Signature items

quarter box
buttermilk fried chicken hot roll
crispy korean chicken bowl
dutch beef krokets
sticky root salad
confit duck

green leaf mix — green leaf mix
warm bread — warm bread
pickled white coleslaw — pickled white coleslaw
chunkies (chips) — w chipotle aioli
sauteed green green beans & broccoli — w smoked almonds
shoestring fries — w tomato sauce
creamy potato mash — Served w gravy
kumara chips — w preserved lemon aioli
soft kumara mash — Served with gravy.
charred courgettes — W tomato & walnut crumble

Drinks

otakiri sparkling water — otakiri sparkling water
red bull — red bull
sprite — sprite
no sugar coke — no sugar coke
homemade soda - rhubarb & berry — homemade soda - rhubarb & berry
coconut water — coconut water
ginger beer — ginger beer
coke — coke
homemade soda - lemon and honey — homemade soda - lemon and honey

Salads

hot bird — w black beans, kumara, feta, peanuts & sultanas
sauteed kale — w fennel, quinoa, apple, halloumi w smoked almonds
sticky root salad — w puy lentils, pumpkin, carrot, beetroot, parsnip, kumara cashews & green angel dressing
epic chicken caesar — w croutons, free range bacon, parboiled egg & parmesan
the keto salad ( tofu) — Tofu, kale,green beans, salad mix, broccoli, par boiled egg, roasted almonds w creamy avocado dressing.
the keto salad ( chicken) — Roasted chicken, kale,green beans, salad mix, broccoli, parmesan cheese w creamy avocado dressing.
ginger-garlic prawns — w chickpeas, carrot, pickled onions, cottage cheese & peanuts
super-green tofu salad — w organic tofu, grilled courgette, broccoli, cucumber, bulgur wheat, olives, sunflower seeds & cashews

Starters

chickpeas and green peas veggie kofta — w sauerkraut, pickled carrot, coriander, date chutney & mint salsa
house rubbed chicken wings — w preserved lemon aioli
korean spiced chicken thighs main size — w chunkies, kimchi, coriander & sesame seeds
honey garlic chicken bites — honey garlic chicken bites
crispy honey glazed broccoli & cauliflower — w spring onion and sunflower seeds
korean spiced chicken thighs — w kimchi, coriander & sesame seeds
dutch beef krokets — W sauerkraut & dijon salsa verde
grilled lamb fritters — w feta, pickled onions, baby spinach, carrot & tzatziki sauce
buttermilk fried chicken main size — w chunkies, pickled slaw & tamarind mayo
garlic bread — w dijon mayo
chicken flavoured popcorn — chicken flavoured popcorn
buttermilk fried chicken — w pickled slaw & tamarind mayo

Hot Rolls

satay chicken roll — w cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, peanuts & chipotle
chopped chicken hot roll — w gravy
shredded chicken — w pickled slaw & chipotle aioli
buttermilk fried chicken hot roll — w bhuja, pickled slaw w tamarind mayo
grilled lamb hot roll — w pickles, shredded lettuce, carrot, bean sprouts & tzatziki sauce
crumbed fish hot roll — w shredded lettuce, carrot w lemon & Gherkin mayo
beef kroket hot roll — w slaw, pickled onions, dijon mayo & fennel
chickpea and green pea koftas hot roll — w pickled carrot, coriander, date chutney & mint salsa
spicy korean chicken hr — w pickled slaw, kimchi & chilli mayo

Rice Bowl'S

crispy korean chicken bowl — ORGANIC brown rice, free-range crispy Korean chicken, kimchi, special salad, corns, chipotle and sesame seeds.
satay chicken bowl — Organic rice, free range chicken, olives, pickles, edamame, peanuts, carrots and bean sprouts w sriracha mayo.
chicken w gravy bowl — organic rice, free range chicken, broccoli, chicken gravy, mesclun, corns, coleslaw
crispy honey broccoli bowl — ORGANIC brown rice, crispy honey broccoli, black beans, ORGANIC quinoa, edamame, mesclun, pickled slaw and spring onions.

Extra Sauces

dijon salsa verde — dijon salsa verde
date & tamarind chutney — date & tamarind chutney
home-made chilli sauce — home-made chilli sauce
thyme tomato — thyme tomato
preserved lemon aioli — preserved lemon aioli
chipotle aioli — chipotle aioli
gravy — gravy

Don'T Want Chicken

confit duck — w kumara mash, pumpkin puree & rocket
organic rice bowl of the day — organic rice bowl of the day
fish & chips — w crumbled fish, shoestring fries, coleslaw, lemon tzatziki and lemon aioli rocket
gnocchi — w thyme tomatoes, parmesan & salsa verde

The Birds ( Free Range Corn Fed )

whole chicken — whole chicken
quarter chicken — Served w gravy - made with chicken bone broth
quarter box — w chunkies, gravy & coleslaw
half chicken — Served w gravy - made with chicken bone broth

Frequently asked questions

Where is Boy & Bird located?: Boy & Bird is located at 222 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011.
What kind of chicken does Boy & Bird serve?: The restaurant serves free-range, corn-fed chicken.
Are there menu options if I do not want chicken?: Yes, the menu includes confit duck, gnocchi, fish and chips, Dutch beef krokets, lamb rolls, and vegetarian dishes like veggie koftas and salads.
Can I order online or book a table?: Yes, online ordering, table bookings, and catering are available via their website.
Is there a menu for children?: Yes, there is a dedicated kids' menu offering items such as crumbed fish, chicken schnitzel, mini chicken rolls, and chicken on a stick.

Tips

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Good to know

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