Better Kai

Helping to identify healthier meal options across campus.

About the initiative

The Better Kai initiative is a research driven initiative, led by Dr Rajshri Roy from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. A small team of student dietitians have worked behind the scenes to identify which menu items are great brain and body fuel so you don’t have to!

The stickers, which can be found at the majority of our retailers across campus, indicate which cabinet and menu items are better fuel for your heart and mind.

Items with the label are typically:

  • Lower in saturated fats, processed sugar and salt
  • Contain more fruit, vegetables and/or wholegrain
  • Use more nutritious spreads
  • Use reduced fat cheeses in smaller quantities
  • Controlled portion sizes

Participating retailers:

  • Barilla Dumplings
  • Chi Chop
  • Epsom Café
  • Gong Cha
  • Ha!Poke
  • Hello Chinese
  • Jewel of India
  • Mojo
  • Munchy Mart
  • Needo
  • Shadows
  • Shaky Isles
  • Strata
  • Superfino (Grafton and OGGB)
  • Taco Joint
  • The Bowl
  • Uni Sushi
Outlet Better Kai options
Barilla Dumplings Mixed vegetable dumpling
Chi Chop TBC
Epsom Café TBC
Gong Cha - Brewed Tea: Black, Green, Oolong or Earl Grey 
- Wintermelon Drink (Medium or Hot)
- Fresh milk: black, Oolong, Green, Earl Grey Tea (medium or no sugar)
Ha!Poke - Everything on the menu!
Hello Chinese - Chicken vegetable
- Beef stir-fry
- Vegetarian bun
- Vegetarian dumpling (steamed)
- Vegetarian noodle soup
Jewel of India - Aloo matter
- Dahl
Mojo  
Munchy Mart  
Needo - Creamy nushroon (vege)
- Bolognese
Shadows - Vegan wrap
- Vegetarian wrap
- Mushroom burger
- Mushroom pizza
- Nachos
Shaky Isles  
Strata  
Superfino  
Taco Joint  
The Bowl  
Uni Sushi - Everything on the menu!

Contact us

We welcome your comments and feedback.

Should you wish to share your dining experience with us or have any questions about the initiative, please contact the team on retail@auckland.ac.nz