Our story

Named for a diamond,
run like family.

Almaz Cafe has been a fixture on Onehunga Mall for over twenty years — a family-run kitchen where the couple behind the counter still make almost everything fresh, every single day.

Almaz/ɑːlˈmɑːz/ — noun

Diamond. Chosen as the cafe's name to set a standard: every plate should be something worth coming back for.

Almaz Cafe storefront, 157 Onehunga Mall

Why "Almaz"

Regulars often mention the same thing: the couple who run the cafe are warm, attentive, and proud of food they make themselves rather than buy in.

A local institution

Long before "cozy neighbourhood cafe" was a trend, Almaz was already the go-to on Onehunga Mall — one family has kept coming back for around twenty years, and it's a regular Sunday-night stop for many more.

Onehunga Mall

The Real Turkish Taste.

A closer look

Around the cafe

Chicken on Rice Chicken on Rice
Lamb on Rice Lamb on Rice
Beef on Rice Beef on Rice
Almaz Platter Almaz Platter
Moussaka Moussaka
Falafel on Rice Falafel on Rice
Chicken and Chips Chicken & Chips
Chicken Salad Chicken Salad
Cheese Burger with fries Cheese Burger
What makes it Almaz

How we work

Made fresh, daily

Kebabs, sides and Persian specials are prepared in-house every day, not shipped in.

Open, welcoming room

Big front windows that open onto Onehunga Mall bring the street in — a favourite spot on a warm evening.

Everyone's welcome

Halal, with vegetarian and vegan options on the menu, BYO, and wheelchair-accessible seating.