Ziggle Manukau is a Korean fried chicken and gourmet burger restaurant on Lambie Drive in Papatoetoe, part of the wider Ziggle group with multiple locations across Auckland. The name Ziggle comes from the sizzling sounds of Korean cuisine, and the brand was born from the vision of childhood friends Chris and Min, who started out with a food truck five years before opening their flagship store on Karangahape Road.
Ziggle's menu blends Western fast food influences with bold, rich Korean flavours, built around signature Korean fried chicken glazed in a range of sauces, alongside handcrafted burgers. The team is led by General Manager and Chef Ray, and the wider Ziggle group now has stores across Karangahape Road, Henderson, Panmure, Mount Eden and Manukau.
Ordering is straightforward — online for pickup, or walk in and order on the spot — and the Manukau store is open seven days a week.
On Lambie Drive in Papatoetoe, Ziggle Manukau brings the brand's signature combination of Korean fried chicken and gourmet burgers to South Auckland. It's one of several Ziggle locations across the city, each carrying the same story and commitment to quality that started the brand five years ago.
Ziggle's name comes from the sizzling sounds of Korean cooking, and its story starts with childhood friends Chris and Min, who grew up together in Auckland and shared a dream of bringing authentic Korean fried chicken to the city. That dream began as a humble food truck before the pair opened their flagship store on Karangahape Road, pouring their energy into serving what they call "ridiculously good chicken" to the local community. Driven by a desire to redefine fast food, they built a menu centred on Korean-inspired culinary delights.
Under the leadership of General Manager and Chef Ray, Ziggle's menu is described as a fusion of Western influences with the bold, rich flavours of Korea. The signature offering is Korean fried chicken, glazed in a range of sauces for crispy, flavourful results, alongside handcrafted burgers built to capture the same spirit of Korean culinary artistry. Every dish, according to the brand, reflects a dedication to quality and innovation rather than standard fast food shortcuts.
Ziggle's growth has taken it from a single food truck to multiple stores across the suburbs of Karangahape Road, Henderson, Panmure, Mount Eden and Manukau. The brand credits that growth not just to expansion for its own sake, but to a relentless pursuit of culinary perfection and a genuine connection with the communities each store serves. Each location has its own character, but all share the same commitment to quality, flavour and a shared love of Korean cuisine.
Getting a meal from Ziggle Manukau is straightforward — order online ahead for pickup, or simply walk in and order on the spot. The Manukau store is open seven days a week, from 11am to 9pm every day, making it an easy option whether you're after a weekday lunch or a weekend dinner.
Ziggle Manukau is located at 11/16 Lambie Drive in Papatoetoe. Whether you're a committed fried chicken enthusiast or in it for the burgers, the store carries the same story that's defined Ziggle since its food truck days — a fusion of flavours, a celebration of community, and a genuine focus on getting Korean fried chicken right.