Des Traditions

middle eastern restaurant — Mount Roskill · Auckland

About Des Traditions

A traditional Middle Eastern and South-West Asian restaurant at 54 Stoddard Road in Mount Roskill, Auckland. Its signature is marinated grilled lamb cutlets with flavoured rice, salad and sauces, at $34.95 as at 2026. Other dishes include charcoal chicken and seekh kebab, a steamed lamb shank, whole NZ snapper, grilled prawns, a karahi-style chicken, and cold mezze with bread. Family plates for three to five people are also served, and a large Super King platter for 8 to 10 people is $275 as at 2026.

The restaurant takes takeaway and online orders from 12pm to 9pm, and its function room takes bookings. Catering, decor and venue hire are offered under one roof. Visitors describe a great place for families and friends, with cooperative staff, delicious food and a chicken karahi that is full of flavour. One says there is a large traditional platform with carpets, lamps and low tables for a more relaxed meal.