Furnace - Upper Hutt

I hosted my stepdaughter's 21st birthday there on Saturday, and I highly recommend the Tote Bar for a party. We had our event in the back garden bar, and it was... read more I hosted my stepdaughter's 21st birthday there on Saturday, and I highly recommend the Tote Bar for a party. We had our event in the back garden bar, and it was fantastic. The staff were excellent, and the food we ordered was served on time and was delicious. I would recommend them to anyone!

I absolutely love the Tote! The staff is fantastic, the food is great, and the local atmosphere is really welcoming. read more I absolutely love the Tote! The staff is fantastic, the food is great, and the local atmosphere is really welcoming.

I visited Hika in spirit, and it looked absolutely delicious! The presentation was generous and appealing, and I believe it was truly tasty. read more I visited Hika in spirit, and it looked absolutely delicious! The presentation was generous and appealing, and I believe it was truly tasty.

I ordered the pork belly and it was a poor choice. It was very fatty, lacking any crisp crackling, and the skin was soggy and limp. The vegetables were also ove... read more I ordered the pork belly and it was a poor choice. It was very fatty, lacking any crisp crackling, and the skin was soggy and limp. The vegetables were also overcooked and waterlogged.

Unfortunately, it was not worth the wait. The pizza was clearly overcooked, and some items listed on the menu weren't on the plate at all. Plus, I don’t underst... read more Unfortunately, it was not worth the wait. The pizza was clearly overcooked, and some items listed on the menu weren't on the plate at all. Plus, I don’t understand how anyone could burn carrots or green beans! I’m really unhappy with the experience and won’t be returning. I’ll also make sure to share my poor experience with my family.