Hei

If you are looking for a restaurant in Te Aro, Wellington, Hei at the Te Aro area is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as seasonal starters. We currently list 58 places in Wellington in the international category, and Hei is among them.

Hei opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 11 pm on Mondays. Night owls should note the late closing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 57 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.