How popular isEmbra?
In September 2026, people searched for Embra by name about 1,600 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 17.2% of all New Zealand Taupō restaurant searches, placing Embra third out of seven restaurants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Taupō restaurants, Embra appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Embra is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Brantry EateryShare of searches 25.7%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
PlateauShare of searches 18.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- EmbraShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
- The BistroShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- Roquette Restaurant & BarShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top Taupō restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Embra appeared in all three answers. Embra is the most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Embra3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Plateau2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- The Bistro2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Roquette Restaurant & Bar2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Brantry Eatery1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Bistro Taupo0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Vine Eatery0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Taupō restaurants
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Taupō, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Taupō, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Taupō, New Zealand for a nice meal?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“restaurants taupo”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“taupo dining”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which Taupō restaurants compete with Embra?
Share of searches by month for Brantry Eatery, Plateau, Embra, The Bistro, Roquette Restaurant & Bar, The Bistro Taupo, Vine Eatery. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Brantry Eatery | Plateau | Embra | The Bistro | Roquette Restaurant & Bar | The Bistro Taupo | Vine Eatery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.9% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 31% | 15.4% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 9% | 8% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.4% | 13.4% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 10.3% | 5.4% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.6% | 12.6% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 11.8% | 16% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 7.8% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.9% | 13.2% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 13.3% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 9% | 9.5% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 27.5% | 18.8% | 17.3% | 14% | 10.8% | 9.3% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 24% | 23.2% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.3% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 21.1% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.9% | 20.1% | 15.3% | 11.8% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.7% | 18.4% | 17.2% | 14% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 3.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 25.7% | 2.4K | -2.8% | -3.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.4% | 1.7K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.2% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14% | 1.3K | +30% | +2.2 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 10.8% | 1K | +13.6% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 10.6% | 990 | +11.2% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.3% | 310 | +19.2% | +0.3 points |
25.7%
Held 1st. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -2.8% vs prior month. Share -3.2 points.
2.
Plateau18.4%
Held 2nd. 1.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
3.Embra
17.2%
Held 3rd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
14%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
10.8%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
10.6%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 990 estimated branded searches, +11.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.3%
Held 7th. 310 estimated branded searches, +19.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
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6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Embra changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Embra in New Zealand held steady at 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Embra’s share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand increased from 16.3% to 17.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Embra’s share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 23.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 15.3% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Taupō restaurants in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, The Bistro gained share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 14%.
In September 2026, Embra gained share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 17.2%.

In September 2026, Brantry Eatery lost share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand, from 28.9% to 25.7%.

In September 2026, Plateau lost share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand, from 20.1% to 18.4%.

Vine Eatery’s share of searches among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.5% to 3.3% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Roquette Restaurant & Bar rose from 6th to 5th among Taupō restaurants in New Zealand.
How are Embra’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Embra’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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