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Tala sees surge in bookings after being awarded a Michelin star

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Wed, 1 Jul 2026, 6:44pm
 Tala chef Henry Onesemo awarded one Michelin star at the Michelin Guide 2026 awards at the NZICC Events Center on June 30, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Herald photograph by Alyse Wright
Tala chef Henry Onesemo awarded one Michelin star at the Michelin Guide 2026 awards at the NZICC Events Center on June 30, 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. Herald photograph by Alyse Wright

There's been a surge in bookings for the world's first Michelin star Samoan restaurant. 

Auckland's Tala was awarded a single star at last night's New Zealand Michelin Guide awards, alongside 14 other star-winners.

It was first time the event was held on our shores - after a $6.3 million dollar Government investment. 

Restaurant founder and chef Henry Onesemo says he's already noticed some additional interest.

"There's like 300 emails that we have to go through today, and it just seems non-stop at the moment."

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