Treat your taste buds and make sure you check out these eateries to indulge in the very best Chinese and Asian fusion cuisine has to offer in the city centre. We've made your Chinese restaurant Auckland search all the more easy - and delicious - with our extensive list below.
CanTing by Nic Watt | Level 1, Commercial Bay
CānTīng is a smart casual modern Chinese, Asian restaurant and bar. The menu is mostly Chinese but also crosses traditional boundaries to transport tastebuds through the diverse culinary landscapes of Asia! The main feature of this destination is the duck oven, daily Yum Cha and tasty cocktails, but don't forget to try their deep-fried ice cream.
Grand Harbour | Corner of Custom Street West and Pakenham St
Grand Harbour is one of Auckland’s premier sources for Chinese fine dining and Yum Cha. Specialising in authentic Chinese duck and seafood dishes, Grand Harbour also offers over 70 different varieties of Dim Sum, to make everyone at your table happy! BYO is also available for wine at just $12 per bottle corkage.
Eden Noodles | 18-26 Wellesley Street
This humble eatery serves up authentic Sichuan cuisine and has a cult following for it! Eden Noodles is Simple but flavorful. With two locations in the city, this food is perfect for a quick bite, casual lunch or dinner out when you are on a budget. Start with the dumplings in spicy sauce and follow with the wide noodles in soup and dandan sauce. You can thank us later!
Huami | 87 Federal Street
Offering world-class design, unique ambience and traditional cuisine with a modern twist, Huami is a contemporary, yet authentic Chinese restaurant part of SkyCity's award-winning Federal Street dining precinct. Huami is also the first restaurant in New Zealand to have a commercial wood-fired duck oven. They are leading the way with authentic flavours and well worth the try!
Biang Biang | 246 Queen Street
Specializing in food from Xi'an, one of the oldest cities in China, Biang Biang is the go-to place for authentic Xi'an style dishes. With an array of options, we suggest ordering a few things. Our must try dishes are dumplings, fried buns, wonton soup, and their amazing Biang Biang noodles topped with chilli... that we just can't resist. This spot is for the spice lovers!
East | 63-67 Nelson Street
Auckland's first ever vegan Yum Cha with flavors anyone would enjoy! Expect renditions of classic Dim Sum dishes such as Char Siu Bao with sticky jackfruit, or Sheng Jian Bao where pork is substituted for meaty wood ear mushrooms. As well some existing favourites, including their beloved Spring Onion Pancake and Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings. Yum Cha at East runs every Sunday from 12pm – 3pm and is a great way experience the taste of East.
Chamate | 17 Swanson Street
At Chamate there's something for every foodie, with delectable and affordable dishes combining the old and the new. From a selection of delicious dim sums and hand-pulled noodle dishes to mouthwatering seafood and creative desserts, Chamate should be on your list of spots to try.
Bao Baby Bao | 41 Elliott Street
Upon visiting Elliott Stables you'll find Bao Baby Bao, serving up delicious Asian Fusion fare that will take you to the streets of Philadelphia via the Shanghai express. A collaboration between American chef Robert Aylwin and Chinese chef Yolanda Chen, expect mouthwatering and unique flavour combinations in dishes including pork and prawn dumplings, traditional bao buns with buttermilk fried chicken and more.
Bao & Noodles | 10-14 Lorne Street
Craving the taste of authentic Chinese cuisine? Head to Bao & Noodles on Lorne Street. Watch in their front window as chefs prepare dumplings by hand, then take a seat and let your senses be transported to mainland China. Using traditional Chinese recipes and spices imported from China, their dumplings, DanDan noodles and sauced pork buns are only the beginning to their delicious menu.
White + Wong's | 149 Quay Street
East meets west at Auckland's Viaduct with White + Wong's, a delicious eatery promising bright, bold and super fresh Asian fusion flavours, plus some of the best harbour views in town! With a slick and modern decor, stunning views, a delicious menu, it's easy to see why White + Wong's is a very popular option for some quality waterside dining.
Taste of China | 5B Lorne Street
If you're on the hunt for a cheap, quick and easy lunch that's sure to satisfy your tastebuds too, Taste of China is a must visit! Customers quickly become regulars here, with raved about dishes including the eggplant and stir-fried chicken as well as the show-stopping sweet and sour pork - it's no wonder the regulars keep coming back.