A popular American burger company surprised Kiwi fans with a brief pop-up store today.

In-N-Out burger fans were treated to limited classic California-style burgers, chips and drinks in Ponsonby, Auckland this afternoon.

Diners had to be in quick - the food ran out within 90 minutes and doors closed at 1.30pm.

Three In-N-Out staff were flown into Auckland to sell the burgers using New Zealand beef, but there are no further plans to open a permanent store here.

The pop-up was the 28th 'testing kitchen' done around the world in the last three years, event co-ordinator at Soiree Events, Holly Bidwell said.

The company is still focused on spreading its reach in the United States.

The Ponsonby pop-up attracted a flurry of interest after just one advertisement ran in the Auckland City Harbour News, Bidwell said.

Fast food fans took to Twitter to air their delight that an outlet was in town, and disappointment that it didn't last long.

"I am so upset. I had NO idea In-n-Out Burger was in Ponsonby today. #PleaseComeBack," Vanessa @nessleberry tweeted.

"This is a little crazy with the weather today I kind of feel like Im in LA 'In-N-Out Burger pop up store in Auckland", tweeted Abby Rose @byarose.

In-N-Out burger is known for its neopolitan shakes and home-style Secret Menu that includes three-pattie burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches. It also allegedly has a swathe of celebrity fans including the likes of Beyonce and Kim Kardashian.

Earlier this year Bloomberg reported the chain's 30-year-old owner and president is one of the worlds' youngest female billionaires, and refused to franchise to outside operators so as to retain control over the brand.