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Fat Tui

Rd 2, Marahau, New Zealand
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Ranked #1 of 3 restaurants in Marahau
Cuisines: Hamburgers
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Wellington, New Zealand
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65 reviews 65 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I really wanted to try 'the best burger in New Zealand' but sadly it wasn't open when we went here. Next time ..... I will check opening hours first.

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San Francisco
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28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

The best lamburgers, best breakfast sandwiches ('birds fart'), best coffee, you name it! I've eaten at many, many groumet trucks in California, but never have I tasted anything better than the lamb-burgers at FatTuie in New Zealand. Even better than those at other restaurants in New Zealand. Just the fact that the make everything from scratch and put their heart... More

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Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We found out about the Fat Tui as most tourists seemed to--recommended by our hostel owner, Water Taxi operator, other tourists.. well, just about everyone. We weren't quite sure about what to expect when we got there, but one bite into my mussel burger, I knew this was something quite different. I've never really had a burger with so many... More

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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

After a long, hard day kayaking and hiking in Abel Tasman, we were hoping for a delicious, filling dinner ... and the Fat Tui did not disappoint!! We were a little hesitant when we first drove up, but this is an awesome place. They serve delicious, fresh made food. We enjoyed a fish and a chicken burger, both of which... More

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Blenheim, New Zealand
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Not much more to say that what a hidden treasure - Great burgers! Be prepared to wait as it is super busy but worth it. Also great to take the time for a stroll around Marahau whilst waiting. Nothing to fault!

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Calgary
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

After our 4-day hike of the Abel Tasman Track, my husband and I were hungry and Fat Tui filled the spot. The burgers were enormous and delicious. The fries were awesome with the mayo topping. We took our food back to our room because we wanted to have a beer/wine with our meal and they are not licensed - not... More

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sussex
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

'The Fat Tui' is a one off experience but unmissable. Earthy 'al fresco' greasy finger dining on long tables in a great atmosphere and fish and chips to die for. The whole experience had a laugh a minute feel to it and helpings were as generous as they were tasty

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We stayed in Marahau for 3 days and ate all our meals at Fat Tui. The burgers and veggie burgers are the best! They are so huge and ever so tasty that one cant help but come back every time. The young man who owns Fat Tui is very friendly and puts his heart and soul into this terrific place.

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Berkeley, California
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

After an 11 mile hike in Able Tasman National Park, my husband and I were starving! We came across Fat Tui and it was amazing! Great, fresh and filling burgers! Cool outdoor atmosphere! Only downfall is that they can't serve beers.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

With names like Sparrows Fart [breakfast Burger]; Roots, Shoots & Leaves [Vegetarian]; Cow Pat {Beef]; Off the Hook [Fish] to name just a few of these unusually named burgers, you get the idea of this unusual eatery. I have to agree with the earlier posts ---- this is a definite place to visit ---- you wont be disappointed.

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