Tala

Internationally acclaimed restaurant Tala in Auckland, New Zealand is the world’s only restaurant dedicated to contemporary Samoan food. Tala means ‘tale’ in Samoan and Executive Chef/Owner Henry Onesemo tells stories of his homeland by combining traditional cooking methods, such as the umu (Samoan earth oven), with modern techniques to create evocative tasting menus. At Tala, the warmth of Samoan hospitality is the backdrop to impeccable service and perfectly executed dishes.