Restaurants in Auckland

“Here for the second time and I have to say the food is outstanding and the service exceptional. They go the extra mile. Very warm reception, owners, staff. Will be back again and again!”

“A beautiful restaurant with great services. The food was good too. We booked on first table so it was great value for us. The indoor area is very cool despite it being a sunny day during summer, because all the windows are essentially doors that can be opened to the full.”

“Thank you for a very tasty meal, everyone was very happy with their meal. Makes for a good evening. Thank you Friends Restaurant.”

On the plate at Guest House Restaurant, the idea is simple, bistro‑style and well judged. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. A sensible spend for the spread. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

“I am only marking 'atmosphere' down because our table of 4 was the only one occupied. We had 4 different meals and all were delicious. This restaurant deserves to be better supported. The decor has recently been revamped and is really nice. The menu is comprehensive and reasonably priced. There is also a BYO option for the budget conscious. I had the Chicken Rogan Josh... superb!”

“Very busy restaurant. Had lovely dinner there. Nice business owner. Food was pretty good.”

“Food here is delicious, locally sourced ingredients. Friendly service with an authentic menu. Suitable to large groups, private rooms available and plenty of free parking.”

“Thought we would thus place out as it is close to where we are staying. So very pleased we did! Food was phenomenal, we loved every dish. The owner Albert was incredibly friendly and helpful with great suggestions. This man knows his stuff. Really impressed. Will be back next time we are in Auckland.”

“What a coincidence This place has just opened today after new year/christmas holiday Various Chinese cuisine provided I saved the menu for everybody, check out the photos I think it's the only Chinese cuisine at the vicinity When I was there, i'm the last customer The staff is nice, the food is also nice as well”

“Went for lunch. Was a bit skeptical because the place looked old and cluttered but when the food came out it was large portions and we had lots of leftovers enough for another meal out of it. The owners wife came to chat with us and we had a great meal time. 5 Stars for me. Authentic Chinese food. Will definitely visit again ☺️”

“Great fresh food great service and so many choices with fusion food from Nepal China.”

“My family really enjoyed going to Tasty Noodle for yummy and reasonably priced food. I absolutely love their Braised Beef Noodle Soup, especially because their noodles are hand-pulled. Not to mention, the service is quick and super friendly. Plus, the restaurant is always clean and parking is easy to find.”

“Cypress Restaurant is fantastic across the board! I absolutely love both their Yum Cha menu and their dinner menu. The food is consistently very tasty, the portions are generous, and I honestly can't complain about a single dish. This is a must-try spot.”

“Been here for different occasions for several times, I can only say nothing for me to complain about. Owners are very dedicated to the business, service is beyond average Chinese restaurants. Food is yummy with no question. They even have installed one Karaoke machine on the second floor private dinning room. They open for business in most days in a year which is very thoughtful. Love it!”

“Both the ganjajang and jjamppong were delicious. I ordered the large portions, and the servings were so big it was almost overwhelming. At first, I thought the place was closed because the lighting was so dim, but I realized it was open after taking a closer look. The staff were also very friendly. However, the atmosphere felt a bit gloomy, which made it seem like the staff were lacking energy, and I felt sorry about that. I hope you stay strong and continue serving your delicious food.”

“Excellent spot for a quick Canto fix. The 煲仔饭 (Claypot Rice) is made to order and worth the wait. Don't skip the Guangstyle desserts!”

“I have been to Yellow Mirchi few times. Friendly team here always welcomed us with a smile and delicious food. My kids love Butter Chicken with Cheese Nan. My favorite is Chicken Biriyani with yogurt Raita. Its simply delicious, you will never find this taste anywhere else. Must try. Paneer and Veg curries yum too. Relaxing decor, amazing service, visit and see/experience it yourself.”

“My wife and I were very glad to come across this restaurant. The restaurant was very clean and comfortable, ample parking, the service was very good, the food looked and tasted delicious. It had a steady flow of Uber drivers. Highly recommend the hot (spicy) sizzling beef platter, but the red curry chicken and peanut garden chicken were also great.”

“Ordered the Garlic and Pepper beef and easily a 12/10 for me, portions were great and well balanced with vegetables aswell as a side of rice. 3 tigers is definitely a great restaurant and deserves more recognition!”

“I visited the restaurant on Chinese New Year's Eve and I have to say, the staff are doing an incredible job. Normally, on CNY Eve, most restaurants have 2 sessions at 5pm and 7pm with set menus and packed spaces. However, the food and cleanliness were still well managed. I will definitely be returning to this place.”

“Absolutely delicious pork tripe and chicken herbal soup! You can really taste the quality of both the ingredients and the Chinese herbs used. The portion is very generous and great value for money. Highly recommended — I’ll definitely be coming back again!”

“Great place to enjoy yumcha. It is located in Auckland CBD, huge variety of food to choose. Lovely staff, and very fair price. Their dimsum was made freshly, and the desserts were also great.”

“Visited Auckland Botanical Gardens and decided to fine dinner. Decided on Thai. Tried Thai Tradition Restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. Walked in and found it to be as if we were in Thailand. The found was amazing. Beautiful presentations. Pad Thai with chicken. Wait staff was friendly and dressed in traditional style. Loved it.”

“Beautiful place and food was outstanding all are vegetarian friendly and kids friendly place.my 1st time visit for my friends wedding anniversary treat and it was awesome and amazing. Staffs are so friendly as well.”

“Had lunch here, teriyaki chicken set meal. Very good taste, healthy and delicious food, you can tell it is carefully cooked. The shop is a bit old, but it is still relatively clean and comfortable. Recommended. Will come again. Just a little bit hot.”

“We went two days in a row, and I personally prefer the first day, I got the bacon and cheese muffin and bacon and cheese toasted sandwich. The reason I didn't enjoy the omelette much was there were items added on the plate that I said not to add. Good price for breakfast, friendly staff and a large menu for different people, along with a buffet (which is next on my list to try), and great coffee.”

“Went for yum cha. Relaxing and modern ambience, clean & tidy and not a chipped piece of crockery to be seen! Good tasty menu selection although a tad on the pricey side but what they do is done well. Tables are spaced well apart during Covid restrictions and dishes are ordered from your table with a check list. One of the better yum cha places in the Howick/Botany area.”

“Excellent authentic Chinese dishes cooked with Wok heat! Every dishes we ordered were delicious. We came for dinner but they were willing to serve us Dim sum dishes that we wanted. Highly recommended!”

“A wonderful place with a superb, culturally rich atmosphere — it truly felt like stepping into a slice of history from a bygone era. The food was thoughtfully prepared and genuinely delicious, and the staff were warm, welcoming, and full of smiles. The only letdown was the size of the steak. While the menu didn't specify the portion, the price suggested a more generous serving, especially compared to what other places offer at a similar price point.”