Really enjoy the authentic Hong Kong style stir-fry dishes. Jason, the host and wife are really…read morefriendly chaps. Most of the time food is serve fast and the dining area is always clean. We thing the pricing for food and drink is very reasonable. Besides that we like the ambience and setting of the restaurant. Highly recommended to all folks from North Shore!

I'm rating on taste alone, because to take points off a humble noodle bar for decor or some such…read morewould just be silly, and as for taste, it really impressed me. It's not a fancy place, it's cramped and there's little room to sit apart from awkward stools, but for me that's by the by because the noodles are amazing. I've never been a fan of noodle dishes because they've struck me as boring. It was in equal measure out of laziness and hunger that I walked in here a few days ago, as it was peak hour and I just couldn't face the checkout queues at the store to pick up something for dinner. I ordered one sweet box and one hot box (or similarly-named dishes, I don't recall exactly), and I was wowed. Maybe it's in part the fact that this is a new(ish) dish for me, but the flavour just sucked me in (don't mind a lame pun). The hot box in particular had this tangy, spicy sauce going on, kind-of 'soy-saucy'... it was just divine. I couldn't stop thinking about it so I went back for more this evening. I'm no authority on dishes of this kind, I don't have much to go on by way of comparison, and I'm sure there are probably better noodle dishes out there... but these ones really hit the spot for me. I see this being a regular dinner option for some time to come... possibly until it develops into a minor issue ;)

One of the better, more authentic Taiwanese food places around Auckland…read more Great Chicken Cutlet and Pork Cutlets on rice. Portions are quite large. Really busy around dinner time as they are a small site and have very limited seating. Owners were former chefs of Iguacu in Parnell.

Definitely recommend the Beef Noodle Soup ($11). It's flavourful and filled with lots of tender…read morebeef. The chicken cutlet was a little soft and the coating fell away when picked up - not as good as we expected. My sister thought the smelly tofu was the most authentic you could get in Auckland. Would not recommend the milk tea, even though it's only $2.50!

Oh, Love a Duck! How I love your scrumptious ducks!!! This was my first visit to one of their…read morerestaurants in at least two years & I have never been one to stray far from any of their duck dishes, especially the duck noodle soup. Therefore it was a no brainer to order the above dish and I opted to add wontons for an extra $2. The soup came out in less than ten minutes and was streaming hot & full to the brim with fragrant noodles, meat and broth. The broth was so flavoursome on it's own & the duck was 10 out of 10 - succulent, juicy, packed with flavour with just the right amount of fat. The wontons were really flavoursome too - nothing like the run of the mill kind you get at chinese fish & chip shops. I am looking forward to a repeat visit in the next few days as my trip to Mt Eden was mainly to get a pair of boots repaired, a shop that was highly recommended by Yelpers. My visit to Love a Duck on Dominion Road makes me wonder why I haven't visited their Northcote branch in ages!!

Almost tried every single Asian BBq place. This place is definitely not my favourite. The food was…read moresuper average and service was poor. When I ordered roast pork, it almost seem like left over with tons of fatty bits and hardly any meat. The duck was the same, as we ordered a whole duck and is missing one of the leg and wing... Who knows what happen with that. But we did get double duck neck... Lol

This place is pumping and for good reason! The food is delicious and the service is quick. You're…read morein and out in no time. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and offer a pretty large menu. If you have the chance, don't skip out on a tea. They have a large of selection of different milk teas you can try with or without boba. I recommend the salt and pepper squid and any fried rice at the very least. Great local spot! Check it out!

Best for all the extensive variations of bubble tea! The food is ok. Mostly Cantonese fare with…read moresome Malaysian Chinese options like Char Kuay Teow and Wanton Mein. Also, mee goreng and curry chicken. The food is not refined... just good eats for a late night meal!

Genuinely probably the best place to eat…read more we went there for some honey garlic chicken and Chinese dessert buns. you could tell the food was freshly cooked and the sauce wasnt over seasoned with garlic - was a perfect blend The Chinese buns were Devine and it came with a sweetened condensed milk dipping sauce. They give you free tea while you wait - I wish I knew what the brew was since it was very delicious. 10/10 will return to eat when I'm in auckland next

Very unassuming restaurant. Clean and simple. I've always had this impression that Chinese food…read moreis always too salty and oily... it definitely was not the case here. We ordered the Wonton Noodle soup and a plate of Siew Mai. Along with an Iced Lemon tea and coke no sugar. The overall price was reasonable at just under NZD$30. The soup was clear with a very natural taste of the vegetables and wonton. The noodles were a thin light yellow noodle - almost like mee suah. The wontons were very tasty. It is not like the typical wonton noodle soup, yet it was very tasty. The siew mai was a good size each with lots of shrimp. It wasn't hard but instead was of the right texture that melts in the mouth. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Then again we were the only customers at that time as it was early in the morning. As we were leaving more folks started arriving. In all the service was prompt and good.

A bit off the beaten track of Newmarket, but Elske suits the area back here. With the industrial…read morestyled interiors, funky lighting, black metal stools and concrete floors Elske is a pretty cool place. Not just a cafe, this is where the magic happens. Elske provide baked delights to some of the best cafes and restaurants around Auckland and you can watch the bakers do their Danish baking thing through the glass walls as you sit and enjoy your coffee and pastries. The service is good and this is the sort of place you can really take your time and sit for a while, read the paper, chat to whom ever you bought with you and absorb the smell of freshly baked bread. There was this one time they had gingerbread men hanging from the lights which was quite funny. Elske also sell a small selection of preserves, chutneys and teas, so bread and pastry accessories I guess you could say.

This could be the first restaurant to be too cool for Auckland! Javier Carmona and his excellent…read moreteam take diners on a culinary adventure around central and South America. Fusing authentic flavors from the region with modern technique and a truly artistic palate, you may find yourself feasting on the most beautiful plum and aubergine toned ceviche, a tostada sprinkled with ants (yes, real ones), a succulent duck mole complete with scented rose petals and the most refreshing pineapple granita you've ever tasted (do not skip dessert). Some will find the menu challenging, but gourmands will finally breathe a sigh of relief that there's somewhere genuinely different and satisfying to dine. The restaurant sports a regionally relevant wine list and trendy wall art courtesy of local artist Flox. Dress in your finest ballroom attire for you may feel a desire to tango down the street at the end of your meal.

This is delicious food, interesting flavours, executed beautifully. Great room lookkng over…read moreO'Connell Street. Definitely ask for wine or food suggestions, staff were knowledgeable and helpful.

If you skip out on this place while in Auckland, you're missing out! Authentic, freshly prepared,…read moreand delicious!! I'm so glad I was this on Instagram lol. Otherwise I would have never known! The beef rendang is exactly what it's hyped up to be - amazing!

Best food on K Road service and staff are just as lovely as…read morethe food. Great for a date night or a group really accomodating service really clean and tasty place to eat BYO is a bonus with the cost of living these days too