Chinese restaurant in New Zealand

King‘s Barbecue Restaurant leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach with tidy execution. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Portions are generous yet well judged.

“Went here a few times and still my favourite. Its abit far from my place but i guess the food is worth for me to travel here. The taste is just nice. I usually order extra spicy. I got to try new dish of brown sugar with fried cake and its nice. Would like to try their caramelised kumara the next time. They played very nice music too. Love the vibe. Only 1 thing is the fish which i try for the first time is abit over grilled/fried so its abit dry. Other than that everything is excellent.”

“Great food overall, fried rice was delicious and filled my stomach. Definitely recommend it for vegetarian people who like the fried rice”

“I've visited this restaurant countless times and I can honestly say their food is consistently good. The prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. Plus, the flavors are just amazing. The staff is always friendly, making the experience even better. Parking can be a bit tricky but there’s plenty of street parking available.”

“My absolute go to when I’m in Wellington, especially on a Sunday morning for yum Cha after a long weekend of socialising. The owner and staff are so lovely and will take care of your every need.”

“Car always goes there and stops. This is truly a wonderful place for everyday healthy chinese meals. All food are excellent and chefs are outstanding”

Nanking Palace Restaurant delivers a simple, bistro-style offering that’s straight to the point. Good value shows in the serve sizes. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Pricing lines up with the offer.

“Enjoyed my first yumcha in New Zealand here and it’s worth coming back. We ate at 3PM so it was quiet but everything we ordered was superb, specially the siew mai, chee chong fun and BBQ pork pastry! Service was quick, no hassle.”

“Had a $15 takeaway plastic box on the buffet type ting and after having a little bit of everything on the buffet type ting, I now wish I bought a $20 box instead. Everything on the buffet type ting was full of flavour and tasted very authentic. 10/10 would eat more of everything on the buffet type ting when I go here again”

“One of my fave Chinese Restaurants. The manger has the best service. The food is delicious. Except some dishes’ portions a little bit small for the price. The price is a little expensive but definitely worth. Black Pepper Diced Beef with Pleurotus Erygnii and Yeung Chow Fried Rice are my favourite. Kimchi is their recent new dish. It has cabbage, apple, orange and ginger. Very refreshing as an appetiser. The interior is very nice too.”

“One of the best Chinese takeaways I’ve had in a long time! The food was hot, fresh, and full of flavor — you can really tell they use quality ingredients. The portions were generous, and everything was packaged neatly. I especially loved the egg fried rice — absolute perfection. Ordering was easy, and the staff were super polite and efficient. This place has definitely become my go-to for Chinese takeaway. Highly recommend!”

“Had a wonderful meal here at Joyful Chinese Restaurant. The staff were attentive and provided excellent service, and the dining area is well kept and comfortable. The menu had a large range of choice and we found the food to be authentic and really tasty. In particular, our vegetable dishes were superb, perfectly cooked, not oily, nicely seasoned and beautifully presented. The restaurant has been going for 27 years. It was really great to talk with the owners, who are friendly and take great pride in their service to customers and the food they serve. I recommend the tasty food at Joyful Chinese Restaurant.”

“Went there this evening, we haven’t been there for a long-time, but we were not disappointed, the food was plentiful and fresh and the service was good. It was well worth the price, we will definitely be going again.”

Celine's Bar & Restaurant favours a Japanese‑leaning mix with clear, clean flavours. Serve sizes show solid value. Broths and noodles keep good heat and snap. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“The team Vijay & Ram at Lucky Takeaway on Peachgrove Road are absolutely fantastic! Always friendly, welcoming, and super efficient with every order. The food is fresh, tasty, and served with genuine care, but what really stands out is the wonderful customer service from the staff. They always greet you with a smile and go the extra mile to make sure you’re happy. Definitely one of the best takeaways in Hamilton — highly recommend!”

“Always great food from Gary's. A legend in Christchurchs fish and chip family.”

“Authentic Cantonese style Yum Cha ! The dim sum is the best that I had in Auckland so far !”

“This restaurant have an all you can eat concept, but you have to pay in advance before you can eat. Take whatever you want and you have to scale the pot on the cashier. You can choose the spiciness levels. As an ✨certified Asian✨, I choose very hot. After that, the staffs will cook your choice. Once it's done, the staff will bring your food the the table. Bowl was very big! Yeah, it was delicious and satisfying!”

On the plate at Eastern Ocean Chinese Restaurant, the idea is burger‑led and well judged. Pricing lines up with the offer. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort. Portions are generous yet well judged.

“Good food and good service You have to order on a piece of paper before the food gets pushed out on a trolley to your table Didn’t take too long for food to arrive and they all tasted good Lots of people so try to come earlier or be prepared to wait a bit”

“Slightly expensive but food selection & quality is fantastic. Good service, always a lot of staff around. An ideal place for seafood and the large portions are good for big groups. Also a decent place for yum cha. Booking is recommended as it can get busy. Some dishes are excessively salty however.”

“The food was so tasty! The food was ordered and served fast. The staff were helpful and nice. Price of food was very reasonable. Love the jasmine tea”

“Amazing food. Such great prices. And, fantastic customer service. Very very hardworking couple and served me even though I came in bang on when they closed. Food was really fast and delicious.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding experience — highly recommended! As a chef myself, I rarely write long reviews, but this place truly deserves it. I’d confidently give it 5 stars for the incredible value we received. The location is just perfect — peaceful, away from the city noise, yet easy to reach. We went for a family dinner- birthday celebration and were pleased to find plenty of parking available, as nearby businesses were closed at that time. The food was plentiful and well-balanced — not an overwhelming menu, but thoughtfully curated. From a chef’s perspective, every dish felt just right. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. One of our little ones accidentally broke a glass, and the team immediately stepped in to clean up and made sure we were comfortable — that kind of service speaks volumes. Overall, one of the best places to dine — whether with family, as a couple, or for a corporate dinner. Beautiful setting, delicious food, and genuine hospitality. Definitely worth visiting again!”

“Love their takeaways. Expensive stir fries but good portion size”

“Level 3 lockdown, only open for takeaways. Best to ring ahead and order beforehand, so there is minimal wait time. Food was delicious and still piping hot when I got home. They have a mixture of Canton style and North Eastern Chinese dishes on the menu. I would recommend the Homemade Tofu and Mongolian Lamb Chops”

“Nice people....Great and wholesome food.....to be honest I over ate but it was worth it”