The restaurant
‘Fika’ means to slow down and appreciate the good things in life. It’s a place where people can relax and unwind, and connect with loved ones while enjoying good food. The best part? It’s fully licensed so if you’re keen for an espresso martini at 9am, you know where to go!

The Head Chef: Deepak Anand
Chef/owner Deepak, originally from Fiji, has designed the menu to include flavours inspired by his own heritage. He completed his level 4 certificate studies in Advanced Professional Cookery at the Auckland Hotel and Chef Training School, where he was awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Student’. In the same year, Deepak took part in the New Zeland Chefs National Salon, receiving a gold medal in his category. Deepak’s dream was to have his own restaurant and he fell in love with the vibe at Fika With Me. He has owned and operated the restaurant for more than two years now.

The signature dish
The 'Masala Hash' is unique and can only be found at Fika With Me café. In early 2024, this dish was awarded the Top 100 accolade by Auckland Iconic Eats, as nominated by the public. For the hash, agria potatoes are used because of their crispy, yet fluffy quality. It’s cooked twice to obtain the desired texture and is married with a subtle Fiji-Indian spiced sauce made in-house. One reviewer said, “It's such a hearty dish that you just can't get sick of. I haven't tasted any Fijian-Indian dishes before, and this has really given me an insight to their culture.”

Fika With Me
5 Birkenhead Ave
09 418 5508
fikawithmebirkenhead@gmail.com
fikawithmebirkenhead.com