Meet Kay Hu, owner of Seven Hills Cafe, as we chat about what’s cooking, what inspires them and what they love about Takapuna!
Q: What inspired you to take over Seven Hills?
After 10+ years in hospitality, we still love the connection between people and food. Bringing a little warmth and happiness to someone’s day is what keeps us inspired.
Q: If someone’s visiting for the first time, what’s the one dish they have to order?
Definitely our house-roasted coffee and our signature Salmon Rosti. Some of our dishes carry nearly 30 years of history — they have stories, not just ingredients.
Q: What ingredient or recipe are you loving right now?
Our dinner menu celebrates bold Asian flavours — chilli, citrus, yuzu, spice, sweetness and acidity. We make everything we can in-house, even our bread and milk buns.
Q: What’s your favourite memory at Seven Hills?
A regular first came here while pregnant, and her child is now 25 and still visits us. Moments like this remind us that Seven Hills is more than a café — it’s a community and a family.
Q: What do you love doing in Takapuna when you’re not at Seven Hills?
I love walking along the beach and visiting other local businesses. There’s a special spirit here — we support each other and grow together as a community.
Pop in to Seven Hills Cafe and try their Must-Try Dish: Grilled Arrow Squid (and go in the draw to WIN dining vouchers!)
WHERE: 1/3 The Strand
www.sevenhills.co.nz
Stay tuned throughout the month as we meet more of the makers behind the incredible tastes of Takapuna!️