Lei Cafe is owned by Tongan siblings Saione Greer and Natasha Finau.
Finau says they wanted to bring the Pacific back to Ponsonby.
"Food for our whole family, it brings people together. It can be a celebration or a time of mourning but no matter what's happening, we don't have to speak, we can just enjoy the food."
Pacific Radio News reports the menu includes Fijian curry, raw fish, pani popo and other dishes with a Pacific twist.
