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26/05/2026
🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨
We’re now OPEN Saturdays at CBD 🙌🏻
Starting this weekend (Saturday 30th May ) we’ll be serving up lunch & dinner from our Anzac Ave location 🇵🇭
So make plans to see us city side for your weekend Filipino fix 🫶🏼 Whether it’s your go-to Adobo, or just popping by for dessert or your favourite Filipino comfort food… we got you 😉
& don’t worry our Huapai store will still be open and operating as normal too 👌🏼
📍CBD — 2a Anzac Ave
📍Huapai — 316 Main Road
See you this weekend Auckland!
05/05/2026
Still pinching ourselves… 🥹
We’re incredibly proud to share that we’ve once again been recognised in the Iconic Auckland Eats 2026 🏆 and this year, our Adobo Del Diablo has landed in the Top 5 BEST DISHES in all of Auckland 🙌🏻 🇵🇭🥇
What started as a bold, slightly controversial take on showcasing Filipino classics still proves to continue to open minds and win hearts 🫶🏼
From the early days of doubt & criticism to now standing alongside some of the best chefs in the city… it honestly feels still surreal for us 🥲
Going up against thousands of incredible operators every year is no small feat, and to still be here evolving, pushing boundaries, and representing Filipino flavours in a modern way is something we’ll never take for granted 🙏🏼
Aldrin, the mastermind behind it all, took a risk years ago to break the mould and tell his story through food. This dish carries that story & his culture, along with our journey and seeing it embraced like this is something dreams are made of ✨ and that’s all because of YOU. Every vote, every visit, every time you’ve trusted us to share our food and our story it means the sacrifices are worth it.
To our community, our team, our day ones ☝🏻 and to anyone and everyone who’s backed Hapunan along the way this is yours as much as it is ours 🤎
We’ll never stop championing Filipino food & culture loud, proud, and unapologetically us 💪🏼🇵🇭
From our little corner of NZ to wherever this journey takes us next. We’re bringing our stories, our flavours, and our people with us every step of the way! And I’m pretty confident that the best is yet to come 😉
28/04/2026
We’re excited to be part of the Takapuna Filipino Food Festival this weekend 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Catch us at 📍 Waiwharariki Anzac Square
(38 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna North Shore) Saturday 2nd May from 10am–4pm or sell out!
Serving up all your Filipino favourites alongside an epic lineup of food stalls + music + games and cultural performances 😉
It’s a FREE family friendly event!
Plus the weather is supposed 🤞🏼 to be beautiful ☀️ So come down, bring your family + friends & celebrate the Pinoy way with us! & definitely 💯 save the date along with jotting it in your calendars as you don’t want to miss this!
https://facebook.com/events/s/takapuna-filipino-festival/1435924261319165/
[ Huapai HQ ]
Will be operating and open as normal 😉
24/04/2026
We’re OPEN tomorrow for ANZAC Day 🇳🇿
Serving up your Filipino 🇵🇭 favourites with normal hours and no public holiday surcharge 🙌🏻
Just how it should be 😉
📍 Huapai — Open as usual from midday until late
📍 CBD — Closed for the day
Come through this long weekend as we’ve got you covered 👍🏼
13/04/2026
Now that food truck season is slowly wrapping up, we’ve finally had the chance to put some real love into our little CBD spot 🤎
After a few weeks of trialing… we’re excited to say we’ve locked in our set hours 📣
📍 2a Anzac Avenue
Tuesday – Friday
11am – 2pm (Lunch)
4pm – 8pm (Dinner)
That means you can get your Filipino 🙌🏻 fix both day and night 😉
We’re honestly so grateful to have found this tiny little hole-in-the-wall in the heart of the city. It’s not big, it’s not fancy… but it’s ours, and it’s perfect for us 👌🏻
Like Gordon Ramsay says “the best food comes out of the smallest kitchens”… and we stand by that 🫡
Come through & say hi 👋🏻 at our new place and let us feed you this week 🇵🇭
06/04/2026
CBD Store update! 👇🏼
We will be open from Wednesday 8th April
for LUNCH ONLY to kick things off after the Easter weekend 😉 where we will be open from 11am – 2pm
Then… we’re testing something a little special 🫶🏼 & opening ✨ LATE NIGHTS ✨
(Thursday & Friday only this week)
Where we will be open from 11am – 8pm or sell out!
We’re keeping things casual down here with our little al fresco dining space, which is perfect for a quick bite to eat on your lunch break or grabbing takeout to get your Filipino street food fix 🙌🏻🇵🇭
Can’t make it in? We’ve got you covered with Uber Eats! Which is available for all your delivery needs city side 🚚
So Pull through!! Bring your mates, and let’s see how these late nights go & if we make it a more permanent thing 🤩
📍 2a Anzac Ave, CBD
30/03/2026
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK!
We’ve got a BUSY one with all three sites up and running so come get your Filipino fix with us 🫶🏼🇵🇭
🚚 FOOD TRUCK
1st April
WEDNESDAY ~ OfficeMax Lunch Park Up
11AM – 2PM
📍 30 Sir Woolf Fisher Drive, East Tamaki
Serving our Southside locals, forget you’re packed lunch and make plans to pull up and treat yourself before the long weekend hits 😉
3rd April 🐰 Good Friday 🐣
FRIDAY ~ Food Truck Night in Takapuna
5PM – 9PM (or sell out)
📍 Killarney Park, North Shore
Catch us with our family bringing the best street eats to North Shore!
🏡 HUAPAI HQ
Open as usual Tuesday – Saturday
🍽 LUNCH: 12PM – 3PM
🌙 DINNER: 4PM – 8PM
📍 316 Main Road, Huapai
🏙️ CBD STORE
Tuesday 31st & Thursday 2nd ONLY
11AM – 2PM (or sell out)
📍 2A Anzac Ave
We’re wrapping up food truck season so limited CBD days this week at our city location 🥹
With three sites and not enough hands & hours are a little tighter than usual, we’re trying our best to make it work!!
✨ GOOD NEWS ✨
We’re OPEN on Good Friday (food truck + Huapai HQ)
With NO surcharge 🫡
See you all this week for you’re takeout fix 🙏🏼
22/03/2026
We’re officially OPEN TOMORROW for our second site launch right in the heart of Auckland City!
This week is our trial opening only & here’s the schedule for this week 👇🏼
📍 2a Anzac Ave, CBD
🗓 Tuesday 24th – Friday 27th March
⏰ 11AM – 2PM
🍽 LUNCH ONLY
We’re easing into our new space, running through logistics, finding our rhythm, and getting everything just right before the full launch 🫡
Plus we’re still wrapping up our food truck season with all our booked in private events & market dates (as we didn’t have an expansion on our cards for this year 😅) but we had a little window this week and thought… why not start feeding our CBD crowd already?
It’ll just be me & Aldrin holding it down this week, so if you’re nearby please swing through, say hi 👋🏻 and show some love 🤎🇵🇭
We’d genuinely appreciate any feedback or suggestions too… As that’s what a soft opening is all about!
Our CBD spot will have regular locked in hours coming mid April once we wrap up the season with our little truck 😉
Maraming Salamat 🙏🏼 for the patience, the support, and the hype 🤩
we can’t wait to serve you over the next few days!
Auckland City are you ready!?
💪🏼
22/03/2026
CBD Soft opening this Tuesday! The 24th March 🙌🏻
It might be a small space… but somehow it feels so big to us. Seeing our name up in lights in the middle of the CBD doesn’t even feel real yet 🥲
I’m so incredibly proud of you, Aldrin. You dreamed this, pushed for it, and brought us here even when things felt uncertain, even when it was hard. We’ve been through our fair share of challenges (and then some)😮💨 but somehow we always find a way through… together.
This might not look “grand” to everyone, but to us, it means everything. It’s another step, another chapter, another reminder that all the hard work, late nights, and sacrifices are worth it 🥹
We honestly can’t wait to welcome you all in next week and share this space with you 🇵🇭
We’ll pop up another post with all the details dropping tomorrow with everything you need to know 😉
We’re still growing, still dreaming… and definitely only just getting started ✨
17/03/2026
Our Community 🫶🏼
Like many small businesses, we’ve definitely felt the impact lately. With everything going on in the world and the rising cost of living (especially fuel ⛽️)
We’ve noticed fewer people coming through our doors and we completely understand why 🥲
Over the past few years, we’ve faced our fair share of challenges but one thing that has always carried us through is this incredible foodie community. Your support has meant everything to us, and right now, we’re reaching out again and asking if you’re able to help us continue doing what we love 🙌🏻
Even something small, like popping in for one item, a quick lunch or takeaway dinner, genuinely makes a difference. Every bit of support adds up more than you know 🙏🏼
In the middle of all this uncertainty, we’ve also made the slightly crazy (but exciting!) decision to expand again & use all our savings 🫣
We truly believe in what we do, and 2026 is our year to grow and share it with even more people!
This week, we’ll be open at our Huapai HQ
📍 316 Main Road
Tuesday – Saturday
12pm – 3pm (lunch) 4pm – 8pm (dinner)
If you’ve been meaning to visit us then this is your sign 🤩 We’d absolutely love to see some familiar and new faces!
And for all our city customers, our CBD store should hopefully be opening next week too 🤞🏼 Where we can’t wait to have a permanent spot to call home & be feeding you out of soon!
We’ll share more details on that very shortly 🇵🇭
For now we just want to say a huge Maraming Salamat for always backing us and keeping our dream alive for the past 10 years!
It never goes unnoticed 🥹
10/03/2026
Where to find the Food Truck this week?
(Tomorrow) WEDNESDAY - 11th March - CBD
We’re back for food truck Wednesday’s hosted by the
11:30 - 2pm or sell out
📍 Takutai square, BRITOMART - CBD
FRIDAY - 13th MARCH - MURIWAI DELI
We’re heading back to our pals for sunset eats from 5pm till 8pm or sellout!
Enjoy a range of house made cocktails 🍸 & Beers 🍺 while eating your Filipino 🇵🇭 favourites with a view of the best beach 🌊 in the west 😉
📍 189 Motutara Road, Muriwai
SATURDAY 14th MARCH - ONEHUNGA
We’re back with our foodie bestie .nineteen from 10am till 2pm or sellout
Drop by and grab the best Cinny buns and Matcha in town as well as securing all your Pinoy street food favs from yours truly 🫶🏼
📍 22 Waller street Onehunga
HUAPAI HQ
Open Tuesday through Saturday
12pm - 3pm Lunch
4pm - 8pm Dinner
📍 316 Main Road, Huapai
Catch you all this week 🤙🏼
09/03/2026
Watch this space 👀…
We’re coming to town 🙌🏻
18/02/2026
WE WANT YOU! 🫵🏻
We are going to be expanding soon & looking for a motivated, reliable, team member with a good work ethic to work in the Kitchen as a Chef preferably a line cook with knowledge of Filipino 🇵🇭 cuisine
The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes within the speciality section as well as assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You will also need to assist the rest of the kitchen team in weekly deep cleaning tasks. We expect everyone to be good team players and you may be asked to do some light food prep or assist in any other kitchen tasks.
🌟 BENEFITS 🌟
Hours of work will mostly be Tuesday - Saturday
🌟 3 Days off
👌🏻 minimum 40-45 hours
🚗 Free parking
🥗 free staff lunch during shift hours
🙌🏻 owner run & operated
🤩 one weekend day off
⏰ No late nights
🤎 Fun working team & great environment
💵 per hour = on experience 😉
A strong work ethic, good communication skills and a sense of urgency are essential.
If this sounds like you send us your CV to [email protected] and we will get in touch
16/02/2026
NORTH SHORE ‼️
WE’RE COMING FOR YOU 🙌🏻🔥
We’re debuting TOMORROW and we couldn’t be more excited!
📍 Eventfinda Stadium, Wairau Valley
🗓 Wednesday 18th Feb
⏰ 5PM – 10PM
Variety of food stalls, plenty of parking & most importantly good vibes all night long 🌒 ✨
So bring the whole family, spread the word to your friends and definitely 💯 come HUNGRY! 🤤
North Shore, we know you never let us down so come through & show up so we can sellout 🤩
Look forward to seeing you there for your Filipino 🇵🇭 fix!
09/02/2026
Roses are red🌹 violets are fine…
but the real love story? Is having plans for Valentines ❤️😉
Our IYKYK Special is making a hot comeback for Valentine’s Week 🫶🏼 the duo that proves opposites don’t attract… they belong together! 🍗🍝
Available ONLY at our Huapai store!
From Today until the 14th February
So skip the chocolates & flowers and feed your main squeeze something they’ll actually drool over 🤤
Because flowers fade… but good food is forever 👌🏻
Preorders are recommended 🥰 & will be accepting them via our shop phone 📱 of 021 091 97050
(Please do not DM to order)
Look forward to seeing you & your foodie lover… this week or your sneaky side piece (we won’t tell) 😘
09/02/2026
👑 IT’S ICONIC EATS SEASON, AUCKLAND! 👑
Our ADOBO DEL DIABLO was crowned Winner 🏆 for 5 consecutive years and it’s that time again where YOU 🫵🏻 get to have your say!
The hunt is on for Auckland Iconic Eats 2026 and we’d absolutely LOVE 🤎 the chance to be involved again not just for us, but to keep shining that spotlight on Filipino food 🇵🇭 & culture!
If there’s a dish on our menu you reckon deserves a spot in the TOP 100 (or even the TOP spot 🥇 now’s the time to cast your votes 🙌🏻
🗳 Nominate here
👉🏻 https://www.aucklandnz.com/iconic-eats
Found a dish you can’t stop thinking about?
Tell them about the memory, the moment, the meaning behind it & the 5 best stories win $500 to spend at their favourite Iconic Eats!
Nominations close 22nd February (Next week 🤩)
so don’t sleep on it & please 🙏🏼 vote for us again this year!
From the bottom of our hearts, maraming salamat for always backing us and helping elevate Filipino flavours right here in Tāmaki Makaurau 🇳🇿
Vote. Share. Rep your favourite Filipino 🇵🇭 Dish!
04/02/2026
We’re Open this Waitangi Day! 🇳🇿 from 12pm - 3pm & 4pm - 8pm with no nasty surcharges 😉
We will also have the Food truck parked up from 11am till 7pm 🌻
Look forward to seeing you this long weekend 🙌🏻
02/02/2026
If you missed out last week 🥲 now is your chance to try our forever popular IYKYK special 🍗🇵🇭🍝
For those of you who don’t know 😉 We’ve gone back to where it all began for Aldrin & is bringing this ICONIC childhood favourite to our menu 🫶🏼
Strictly going back to basics with a rich creamy tomato base sauce with a subtle sweetness, slow-cooked with mince & signature sliced hotdogs 🤤
Finished with a generous sprinkle of aged cheddar cheese with Al dente spaghetti pasta 🍝👌🏻
Accompanied with everyone’s favourite Crunchy & Crispy Fried Chicken Drum 🍗
A CLASSIC. A ICON & an important part to all childhood memories ❤️
Relive your nostalgia with us this Wednesday to Saturday where we will have this back on the menu just in time for the long weekend 🤩
Preorders are welcome in advance to avoid missing out! Especially on the weekend (Saturday) as we sold out by 12:15pm‼️
We will also have our Hotdog available too this week 🌭
01/02/2026
🚨 LAST MINUTE POP-UP ALERT 🚨
We got the call and we’re rolling in this week 🙌🏻
For Food Truck Wednesday’s in 2 days time (4th February) & we’d love the support 🙏🏼
⏰ 11:30am – 2pm (or until we sell out 👀)
📍 Takutai Square, Britomart CBD
All your Filipino 🇵🇭 street food favourites for that perfect hump day fix 😉
So skip the sad packed lunch as we’ve got you covered this Wednesday!
Come say hello 👋🏻 bring a workmate and let us feed you and make it worth being in the office!
Catch you mid week 🤩
28/01/2026
SUNFLOWERS + FILIPINO FLAVOURS = Our kind of Summer 👌🏻🇵🇭🌻
We’re SO excited to be parked up at for two weekends back-to-back! Come hang with us, eat delicious food and soak up all the farm magic ☀️🌾🚜
Friday & Saturday
30th & 31st January
6th & 7th February
⏰ 11am – 7pm
📍 167 Taha Road, Waimauku, Auckland
Nestled in the heart of Waimauku, this beautiful family-run farm is home to the BEST sunflower fields in Auckland, a magical monarch butterfly house, an animal farmyard, and unforgettable pick-your-own experiences 🌻🦋
Whether you’re wandering through blooms, cuddling farm animals, getting lost in the great maize maze, or just enjoying the fresh country air there’s truly something for everyone 🙌🏻
Things to do:
🐶 Dog Day (Fridays only)
🎨 Free kids facepainting
🖼️ Adults canvas painting
🏰 Bouncy castles
🌻 Pick Your Own Sunflowers
🦋 Butterfly house
🐐 Goat cuddles
🐰 Bunny cuddles
🍉 Farm-grown produce
🌽 PYO sweetcorn
🌺 PYO flowers
🇵🇭 Food by yours truly 😉
Bring the family, bring the dog (on Friday!) & definitely 💯 bring your appetite we’ll see you in the sunflowers 🌻
26/01/2026
🚨 IYKYK IS BACK 🚨
Our most popular special has returned… and the ones who know, already know 😏
A nostalgic nod to a childhood classic, bringing all the comfort and joy in every bite 🍝🍗🇵🇭
We ran it last week and the love was LOUD 🙌🏻
so we’re bringing it back all week while we’re open!
From Tuesday through to Saturday you’ll be able to get your Jolly 🇵🇭 Fix 🤤
Preorders 💯 recommended & accepted on the day via our shop phone 📱 021 091 97050
(Please no DMS to reserve as it’s too difficult for us to track our end due to the influx of requests)
Again only available at our Huapai HQ
(📍316 Main Road )
What childhood favourite dish should we recreate next?
🙋🏼♀️ I’m pushing for Aldrin to do Burger Steak! 🥩 🍄🟫
21/01/2026
IYKYK is BACK!
Available this Thursday, Friday & Saturday at our Huapai HQ only 🍝🍗🌭🇵🇭
To avoid missing out we recommend to preorder as we have limited quantities per day 😉
📍 316 main road, Huapai
📱 021 091 97050
Open 12pm - 3pm & 4pm - 8pm
20/01/2026
WE NEED YOUR VOTE 🫵🏻
The Auckland ICONIC EATS 2026 are officially open and this award is 100% voted by the people!
For the last Five years running, our ADOBO DEL DIABLO 🇵🇭 has been crowned ICONIC 🏆
Now we’re asking our community to help us take it into 2026 🙌🏻
This dish broke rules, sparked debate, and challenged tradition especially within our own culture but it was always created with one goal in mind 🫡
to shine a bold, modern spotlight on Filipino flavours here in Aotearoa 🇳🇿🇵🇭
Behind it all is Aldrin, who took a risk 9 years ago by reimagining his childhood dishes in a way that felt honest, fearless, and true. The criticism came early (& sometimes still does) but so did the love 🫶🏼
Year after year, it’s been your votes that keep this dish ICONIC 🥇
🗳️ Voting is open NOW
⏰ Voting closes 22nd February
🔗 https://www.aucklandnz.com/iconic-eats?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23466678421&gbraid=0AAAAApkfwD1c0FXjY5Zbj-6fRKlmqik5S&gclid=CjwKCAiAybfLBhAjEiwAI0mBBrMSEJpJKHh4XWn3TZndgiM0yb-4uyViVpJMN9TKnpxXvgJGyIEj_xoCvhcQAvD_BwE
✨ BONUS ✨ The top 5 best storytellers will each win $500, so tell them why this dish matters to you or another Dish from our menu that you think deserves top spot 😉 (I’m rooting for our Lechon X Bicol express this year!)
If our food has ever surprised you, converted you, or kept you coming back this is your moment to tell your story 🤩
Maraming salamat 🙏🏼 for backing us, believing in us, and voting for us always
We wouldn’t be here without you guys 🥹
HAPPY VOTING!
Address
316 Main Road
Huapai
0622
To get to the Filipino restaurant and caterer located on Main Road in Huapai, you can use public transport or drive with your own vehicle. If you prefer public transport, take the bus to Huapai and get off at the Main Road stop. From there, walk along Main Road until you reach the restaurant.
If you're driving, head towards Main Road in Huapai and look for a suitable parking spot nearby. The restaurant should be visible from the road, so keep an eye out for it as you approach.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
12pm - 3pm |
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4pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 3pm |
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4pm - 8pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 3pm |
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4pm - 8pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 3pm |
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4pm - 8pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 3pm |
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4pm - 8pm |
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What people say
Filipino restaurants are known for their delicious and hearty dishes that are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Hapunan, located on Main Road in Huapai, is a small eatery that specializes in takeout options. They bring the flavors of Manila straight to Auckland, serving up Pinoy dishes with a modern twist.
What's great about Hapunan is that they offer a variety of Filipino favorites that you know and love. From adobo to sisig, their menu is packed with flavorful dishes that will satisfy your cravings. Plus, their portions are generous, making it perfect for sharing or taking home leftovers.
One thing to note is that Hapunan occasionally sets up pop-up kitchens around Auckland, so keep an eye out for them on social media. They recently had a temporary pop-up space at Goodside in Smales Farm where they served lunch during the working week.
Overall, if you're looking for authentic Filipino food with a modern twist, Hapunan is definitely worth checking out. Their delicious dishes and friendly crew will surely make your dining experience memorable.
