Downlow Burgers in Takanini is a burger restaurant at 14/108 Great South Road, Takanini, Papakura, rated 4.2 on Google. The website lists smash burgers, fried chicken, thickshakes and a range of sides, and the brand has locations in several towns. Smash burgers are cooked quickly on a very hot flat surface, which crisps the edges and keeps the patty juicy, so eat them soon after they arrive. Shakes and thickshakes are best drunk soon after ordering, before they loosen. Ask staff what sauce comes with a burger if you have a preference, since each restaurant can vary its mix. For people in Takanini and south Auckland, Downlow on Great South Road is a casual place for a smash burger and a shake.