Kiwi Takeaways is a fish and chip shop at 159 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe, rated 4.7 from 157 Google reviews. Customers often mention the fish and chips and the raw fish, and also single out the snapper, deep fried mussels and potato fritters, with one reviewer crediting it with 14 years in business.
A good fish and chip shop comes down to fresh fish, clean oil and a crisp batter that doesn't leave the parcel greasy. Regulars tend to ask what is freshest that day, since snapper and other local fish vary with the catch, and many phone ahead at busy times so the food comes straight from the fryer. Chips should be crisp outside and soft inside, and it is worth eating them soon, because steam in a closed parcel softens the batter quickly. Shops that keep the same loyal customers for years usually do so on consistency.
For a South Auckland takeaway with a steady local following, Kiwi Takeaways on Puhinui Road in Papatoetoe is worth a try.