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THANKS FOR CHOOSING TO EAT AD

Thurs 4pm - 8pm
Fri/Sat 12pm - 8pm
Sun 12pm - 7pm

19/05/2024

PUB FOOD. BUT ASIAN!

Sort of? Sometimes it’s not even really pub food. But we serve it at a cosy and appropriately dimly lit bar on mismatched Crown Lynn as cheaply as we can afford to which is in keeping with the spirit of a pub imo.

I mostly rehash and remix old Asian Diner recipes while does the real work and develops all the new s**t, culminating in a monthly-ish pop up we’ve called because, ofc we have.

1. Crushed cucumbers with green sweet chilli and pomelo gomashio; white fish crudo with Chinese sausage, fried curry leaf, fresh pomelo, and plum wine reduction; coconut braised beef cheek with spring onion salsa, tom yum oil, and congee; sake baba with lychee and almond cream.

2. Asam chicken parm - karaage marinated breast crumbed and fried with melted mozzarella and a spicy lemongrass tomato sauce.

3. Baked brie with szechuan pickled cucumbers and AD milk bun dinner rolls.

4. Behind the scenes at our host, our favourite bar in Dunedin and my fave in all of NZ

If you’re in Ōtepoti come see us next Sunday May 26th and if you’re in HB tough s**t I guess 🤗

09/02/2024

Thanks for choosing to EAT AD 🥹 (1/3)

I’m not about to spin you some s**t about how our last week blew me away or exceeded my wildest expectations. I’ve been in the game long enough to know that this is exactly how it goes. Some of you came multiple times in the lead up to the finish (hurr hurr 😏), some of you we hadn’t seen in a while, some of you made pilgrimage from out of town, and some of you told us we were your favourite even though we had no idea who you were (sorry 😫).

Whoever you were, whenever you came - once, twice, or often, whether at the beginning or at the end - thank you. When you’re a hospo employee you often hear “tHe CuStOmEr pAyS uR wAaAaGeZz!” Which is obviously true. But nothing gives you an appreciation for this quite like being an owner.

It’s not so much the transactional aspect that I speak to in this instance though. What I am grateful for is the ability to have employed a young and developing workforce; the opportunity to express myself through a physical space and product; the freedom to take as much unpaid leave from the restaurant as I’ve required to pursue personal goals; and so many other intangible benefits to having owned a restaurant.

At the end of the day, these things cost money. And you’ve chosen to spend it with AD. I’m not a particularly sentimental or gooey person, but please know that this time around when I say THANKS FOR CHOOSING TO EAT AD it’s not just a funny tag line. It’s something I genuinely mean from the bottom of my non anatomical heart. I literally couldn’t have done any of this without you. So really, truly, actually though - thank you 🥺💞

20/01/2024

OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY 21 JAN 🚨

Well it’s finally here. Your last day to EAT AD. In order of preference we will be accepting cash, credit, condolences, and cuddles from 12pm.

We’ll run out of steam before we run out of chicken but determined to prove Jeremy wrong we’re committed to powering through (we expect to see you in the late afternoon right around cbf o clock btw Jeremy 🤣).

There’s enough chicken to see us through to dinner, so if you have a booking don’t stress! Wontons have lived to see another day too. Most of our menu is still available actually - we’ll keep you posted via stories of any changes.

Finally, I’d like to request that my privacy is respected during this time. I would prefer not to field any questions regarding my feelings or my future, however I reserve the right to speak in direct opposition to this statement at any time and I take no responsibility for what is said should I decide to drink enough to warrant a ride home from 🥴😅 Please do not attempt to pervert the course of my evening by buying me a drink. You are welcome to attempt to pervert me otherwise.

OPEN UNTIL 8 OR SELL OUT 🥲

19/01/2024

OPEN TODAY 12 - 8 🥵💦

Come take refuge from the sun and the heat and EAT AD one last time this weekend 🥲

Please remember to call us via the link in bio for any bookings (4pax or more only please) as I am working the fryers/drinking beer in the kitchen all weekend and DMs might get missed.

A couple small items have sold out (RIP prawn crackies and apple pie wontons) but we have plenty of chicken for today and tomorrow. Mushroom wontons might make it to Sunday? To guarantee your favourite non chicken dishes as you know them though, try to make it in sooner rather than later.

One of our regs (hi Jeremy 😘👋) reckons we’re gonna close tomorrow avo cos we cbf even if we have chicken left 😂 If anyone else was thinking similar I would like to state that is NOT the case and we WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY 😤

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND 🥳🫠

18/01/2024

SURPRISE! WE’RE CLOSING EARLY! LAST DAY 21 JAN!

No backsies either (cos I’ve been backsies and forthsies this in my head all day). Cbf explaining rn, just needed to get the word out.

Sorry if you were planning to come in next week. You’ll just have to come this weekend instead 🤷🏻‍♀️

17/01/2024

OPEN FROM 12 THURSDAY 18TH JAN 🥳

Seemed like a good idea when I did the roster with an impending closure in mind. Now it’s the day prior and I’m only just mentioning it but hey at least if it’s quiet we can use the time to pack some of our stuff up, sell more things, and try to decide how committed we are to that final service on the 28th 🥴

Back in the kitchen if anyone wants to pull an “I know the owner” this week.

LAST DAYS TO EAT AD ☠️

10/01/2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 🤓

Lots of you in DMs and RL convos wanting to know more about the short - medium term future of Asian Diner. Long story short, it’s complicated. Long story long, swipe or scroll to read 👉👆

YOU HAVE THREE WEEKS LEFT TO EAT AD 🥲
FINAL SERVICE 28TH JAN ⏰💣💥

02/01/2024

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN 🕺🏻💣💥

Well it’s here. Your last four weeks to EAT AD 🥲

Say goodbye to the best fried chicken burgers in HB (yeah that’s right I’m finally ready to say it), Malaysian curry salt fries, and a casual restaurant that actually bothers to make it’s own aioli.

I don’t know what the future holds for AD after this. Or me for that matter. But what I do know is that even if I end up back in HB, I won’t want to replicate AD as you know it. I might bring back some old faves, I might scrap the idea altogether. So if there’s anything we do that you love, get it in you now while you still can.

Open normal hours from Thursday 4th.

PS, I’ll be selling off some of our s**t so DM if there’s anything you know you want or keep an eye on stories for what’s up for grabs 🪑⛱️🥢

20/12/2023

EDIT! CBF WITH XMAS EVE! SHUT 24TH TOO!

OPEN NORMAL HOURS THIS WEEK EXCEPT CLOSED SUNDAY DINNER SO NOT ACTUALLY NORMAL, MORE LIKE WHEN SOMEONE SAYS “I’LL GET THE SAME…” FOLLOWED BY AN ORDER THAT IS NOT EXACTLY THE SAME.

CLOSED NEXT WEEK TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY FOR THE FUNCTIONAL ONES (OH THAT’S EVERYONE NOW I’M NOT THERE) AND GET LIT AT RNV FOR THE OLDER YOUNG ONES.

OPEN AGAIN AS PER FROM JAN 4TH… FOR FOUR MORE WEEKS ANYWAY.

As always, thinking of those of you whose holiday seasons are more dumb than fun for whatever reason 🥺💝✨

14/12/2023

The problem with a long lead time into closing the restaurant is the awkward in between we currently find ourselves in. Like do I just post as if nothing’s happening? Do I mention it every time? Do I give up on marketing altogether because what’s the point?

I guess the answer is all of the above except maybe not the last one because as previously discussed I do still need a good last few weeks 🥴

So in order to facilitate this, and at least appear to be trying, here look at these 🤷🏻‍♀️

A riff on a classic (McDonalds caramel sundae dumped on top of one of their apple pies), our apple pie wontons are filled with Granny Smiths cooked down with sugar, spices, and BOURBON, doused in vanilla custard, finished with miso caramel, then sprinkled with a lil cinnamon sugar.

They’re fu***ng delicious. And I regret not eating them every time I come back. Don’t make the same mistake as me. Gorge yourself with these while you can. As good as the caramel sundae/pie combo is, it only beats us on price and drive thru availability. Flavour wise it really doesn’t compare. But don’t take my word for it - get these, get that, and you tell me what you think. I’m genuinely curious 😂

6 WEEKS LEFT TO EAT AD 🥲🙃🫠

06/12/2023

ASIAN DINER GETS DUMPED 🪦💔

Last week I was notified that the co-signee on the current lease at 408 Warren Street did not wish to sign another lease with me in order to exercise our right of renewal.

When this situation occurs, it is up to the landlord to do what’s in his best interests, which while dancing around a direct answer, was indicated that would not include the opportunity for me to take on the lease myself.

The above turn of events is entirely legal, with the aforementioned parties completely within their rights to do what they are doing. Neither of them have any moral obligation or personal loyalty to me or my business. And objectively speaking, why should they.

Finding a site in and of itself is no easy task. The relatively short notice makes it even harder. My personal circumstances complicate things further but it needs to be said that my intention was to take up the right of renewal and continue to run the business.

As I do not wish to seek a subtenancy, Asian Diner will be taking an indefinite break as of February 2024. We will be operating as per usual for the rest of the year until the 24th of December, taking a week off over xmas/NY, then reopening from the 4th of January for our final four weeks.

Keeping the business running while I pursue domesticity in the South Island was supposed to be not only a personal safety net but a source of income for a family were I able to return with one. While I’m confident that I can bounce back down the track as Asian Diner if I want to, or start something entirely new, the professional foothold I’m losing along with this site is a huge disadvantage.

The support I’ve had throughout this entire endeavour has been incredible. Whether it’s been through the till, via DM, or both, I’ve appreciated it all more than I can express. If I could ask for one thing right now, it would be to please share this post and spread this news.

Asian Diner can pay its staff and its bills just fine as it is, but our last weeks of trade will dictate how s**tty or not my personal financial situation is coming out of this. The less s**tty the better. Thanks in advance 😂

30/11/2023

GIRL POWER HAPPY HOUR 😤

Featuring Lauren pouring her very own, on decks, and me… on the till (real show of talent there) from 4pm - 7pm.

Full menu and usual bevs will be available as per. Restaurant open normal hours.

Special appearance by Marceline aka Marcy, the saussie dog Swift’s methode is named after. One time Lauren came in for lunch with her fam. Marcy was in the bottom of the baby’s pram. I can’t even. In a good way!

SWIPE FOR SPECIALS 👉💫

Address

408 Warren Street
Hastings
4122

Opening Hours

Thursday	4pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 8pm
Saturday	12pm - 8pm
Sunday	12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+64220420582

Website

https://www.asiandiner.co.nz/

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