We ordered the black pepper beef on rice, wonton soup, and fish on rice. The food was incredibly cheap ($10 and under for a full meal), but also tasty with portions that were decently fulfilling. Much cheaper and more delicious than any fast food stall. Heavily recommend.
This is something I heard from a Chinese friend of mine — the reason this place can offer meals at such low prices is because the owner already owns the building, so there’s no rent to pay. Instead of adding extra costs, they’ve chosen to keep the prices down so that people in the local Chinese community don’t have to worry about affording a good meal. As you can see inside, Chinese is the language you mostly hear, and most of the customers are Chinese. But even if you’re not, you’re welcomed with a genuine smile and can still enjoy your meal comfortably. It’s a restaurant full of kindness and heart. Every dish seems to carry that warmth — it’s the kind of food that makes you feel grateful as you eat, not just because it’s delicious, but because it’s made with care. I don’t come here simply because it’s affordable, but because I want to feel that warmth again. There’s no other place quite like it. Thank you for filling both my stomach and my heart. A full belly really does make it easier to be kind to others.
Sunrise Hongkong Cafe is a lunchtime legend! If you're a fan of Hong Kong comfort food, this spot is a must. Their crispy chicken is next-level—golden, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. And don’t even get me started on the Hainan chicken… tender, flavorful, and served with fragrant rice that hits all the right notes. Portions are generous, prices are super budget-friendly, and the flavors? Superb!! Fast service, cozy vibes, and food that makes your soul happy. This place has officially earned a permanent spot in my lunch rotation!
Second visit today, absolute fan of their prices and offerings. Highly recommend Minced pork with eggplant on rice (ask for chilli sauce on side) and thick noodles in spicy sauce - these 2 are from their budget lunch menu. Today I ordered baked chicken in Portuguese sauce on rice, was with a HK native who helped pick something uniquely local. Portuguese sauce is a bit like curry sauce and with the baked cheese and juicy chicken went surprisingly well with rice. Highly recommend (#50).
Probably the most affordable restaurant in central Auckland??? Can't find places which offer main size meals for under $15 these days! Finally got to try this gem after having it saved in a list for a very long time, food was pretty good and it was popular during dinner service. Forgot to take a photo before eating the braised beef noodle soup.
Has ordered sweet and sour pork and chicken dumpling. When I open my order, it was only half amoubts of my sweet and sour pork that I paid $30. And there was thin slices of cabbage. It does looks like left from someone' ordered. Felt cheated from this place. Won't order ever again and not recommend to anyone. We even paid for extra tip to the uber delivery. It does spoiled everything.
Slightly on the pricier side. But the meat is fresh hand made. They claim to make their own soup base too. We had 2 flavours and it was not bad!
One of my favorite places to eat in Auckland! Despite it's an old fashioned one with it's long history in the business there are so many goodies listing on the menu. Especially Cantonese hotpot, inexpensive but super delicious! Lunch special $8.8 you get a black pepper beef rice. It's cheap but don't worry it doesn't mean the quality goes down, tasty as it should be. See?! I even forgot to take pictures of the foods we ordered today. Anyway, just go and try you will definitely like it.
Sunrise Hong Kong Cafe is located at 479 Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
You can contact Sunrise Hong Kong Cafe at +64 9 520 3483
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