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    The Blue Breeze Inn

    4.0 (45 reviews)
    PriceyChinese
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    The blue breeze and the daily daiquiri
    Sandy C.

    The food we had was excellent! We had the bang bang chicken starter with some rice and some dumplings. We were surprised that the chicken starter came cold (intentionally so) but the flavors were great! I had to buy a tiki mug to add to my collection and it was very reasonably priced! The service was also friendly and really quick!

    Bang Bang Chili Chicken: NZ$18.00
    Paul V.

    Prior to landing in Auckland, I did a quick survey of some of the kiwis seated around me on the flight from LAX to get a feel for whether or not there was a must visit restaurant in the city. While some may have been influenced by the suggestions made prior to their own, four of six agreed that The Blue Breeze Inn was an absolute must visit, and I'm certainly glad I heeded their aggregate advice. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Having heard that there can at times be a lengthy wait for seating even though there's abundant space, I arrived at Blue Breeze Inn around midday on Sunday, and even then took note of the fact that the place was quite frequented already. I was seated immedietly and tended to by one of the friendliest gentlemen I've yet encountered, and I appreciated that he was up for a bit of banter as opposed to just going through the motions. I placed my order heeding a bit of his advice and found that I was served within roughly ten minutes, which was excellent. The decor at Blue Breeze Inn threw me off a bit. Is it Asian fusion? Well, yes I suppose, but there's also a bit of a South Pacific Island vibe as well? Things make a bit more sense if you look at the menu, which is exactly what you might call a blend of traditional Cantonese Asian and South Pacific Island. It's interesting, but as you'll see - it works. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? As others have stated, Blue Breeze Inn isn't cheap, but they don't skimp on the portions either. While I was initially taken aback a bit by a price tag of NZ$10.00 for a roasted pork belly bun, this was without a doubt the largest pork bao I've ever seen or consumed. The NZ$18.00 Bang Bang Chili Chicken was a truly massive portion of chicken, and on the recommendation of my waiter I had it with a complimentary heaping portion of steamed rice. The sticker shock may be a factor, but know that it's well worth it. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Both of these dishes were excellent. To start, the massive Pork Belly Bao was flavorful and unique given the roasted nature of the pork belly, which resulted in a very crispy exterior skin that paired with a fatty cut of meat and some flavorful pork. While it was a bit heavy on the cilantro in my opinion this was easily dealt with by removing a few pieces. While Blue Breeze is known for their bao, it was the Chili Chicken dish that really surprised me. For starters, the dish is cool, but meshes exceptionally well with piping hot steamed white rice. There's certainly a kick here given the chili peppers, but that kick was offset by the heaping portion of chicken and enhanced by the generous quantity of onions. Excellent. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? My visit to The Blue Breeze Inn was among my best dining experiences in Auckland, and like those who sat around me on my flight from Los Angeles, I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Star Granted.

    Damn Native run cocktail not too much sugar cane, lots of Lime and perfectly balanced
    Milly H.

    I was lucky enough to dine up the back in the "Jacuzzi" - a bright blue velvet full circle booth for 10 at the back of the restaurant. Slightly elevated we had the best view of the kitchen/bar and other diners. The vibe was pumping and the interior is so vibrant with clever lighting and materials. I loved the way they've merged chinese and pacific themes in both the fit out, the food and the drinks list. The staff are absolutely charming and funny. - all of them individuals which I love! Makes it all the more credible. I had the Damn Native rum cocktail with citrus notes which was so delicious yet not as alcoholic as i'd expected a rum cocktail to be. We drank Quartz Reef Pinot Gris and the boys had a selection of craft beers. The dumplings are some of the best I've had in Auckland - Pork and Prawn Shumai, and the fried spicy chicken dumplings were OTC (Off the Chain) as were the momofuku style pork buns. We'd stuffed our selves so full of these moorish entree's that we had little room for the mains -we shared the Red Braised Crispy Pork ribs which were moist and delicious and massive! The Mar Po Tofu was yummy even for the non-tofu lovers. We got lots of sides as we love our greens and overall the dish sizes were pretty damn good. I think this place has nailed casual dining with atmostphere. Perfect for lunch, dinner, snacking and boozing!

    The Tahitian princess cocktail - def a new fave.
    Vanessa M.

    I was super keen to try Blue Breeze Inn, having heard some amazing things about it. It definitely didn't disappoint. We had a booking - I didn't make it, and arrived a little bit late due to some work drinks, so I'm not sure if our friends had to wait at all to be seated. They seemed in good spirits and didn't mention anything, so I'm sure it was all good there. They've got a great selection of cocktails and craft beer. I was a little bit overwhelmed by the drinks list, so maybe don't rush straight into it like I did. Take your time. Next time I definitely want to try a cocktail! We ordered the dumplings, the pork buns, the ribs, the eggplant.. and something else I've forgotten. It was all amazing. Everything is a stand out. And those RIBS! I think my FB status was dedicated to those ribs as I left.. They're not ribs, they're basically pork belly and smothered in a more-ish sauce. So much meat, and it just falls off the bone. A must. The dessert... Yeah, I wouldn't rave about it. And I probably wouldn't order it again - I'd rather order another main dish and gorge on that. It wasn't that it wasn't good, but considering the main dishes are SO good, why use up valuable stomach space on dessert.

    Courtney E.

    "Modern Pacific Chinese" reads the business card of newest eatery on the Ponsonby strip, The Blue Breeze Inn. The stylish abode has a Southern Asian interior mixed with a 50's Pacifica charm. The quirky restaurant is bright and open with floor to ceiling windows and delicate lampshades hanging over every table. Its fusion cuisine reflects a Pacifica theme mixed with Asian methods of cookery, flavour and ingredients. All the plates are designed for sharing. I like and I don't like this place.. Its fusion combinations don't excite me as its not original by making your everyday shui mai and har gau dumplings. It keeps with the Pacifica theme by using alternative meats and seafood not commonly used in Southern Asian cuisine such as boar, tua tua and lamb. The menu also caters to vegetarians with most dishes having the option to be altered. The prices reflect the majority of the dishes based on the portion size and the clientele, which i find to fit the more corporate clientele, who have the money to spend at a place like this. However for an average diner, three dumplings for $9 and $8 for one pork or chicken bun is a tad costly. This place will suit you if you don't mind spending money on over priced items, when you can get better value for your money in most authentic Chinese restaurants. Rating Food: 7.5/10 Service: 7/10 Value for Money: Average 146 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-Late

    Katie L.

    I was so excited to finally visit this new posh place in Ponsonby. It was packed with people when we arrived, but luckily we got a table outside. We ordered Pork and prawn Shumai ($8), Pork belly bun ($8) and a Spicy hot pot of beef shin ($30). Boy it was expensive! $8 for a small bun with a piece of cucumber and pork belly? Although the skin was crispy and refreshing, I wouldn't pay this much for it. Other foods were just so so and I am not sure if I want to try others... Maybe I am better off with cheap & delicious chinese Yum cha. Service and the mood was fantastic. Little cold on outside seats though.

    Crazy tiki shack theme all over anything. Cute.
    Arena W.

    Delicious food. The standout dish was the paddle crab - it was perfectly spiced to make your lips tingle after crunching through it. The flavors in the crispy skinned duck and native weeds weren't exciting and I was a bit disappointed. If you have to drive I recommend the sugar cane juice. It's delicious, looks cute and it's perfect to sip at the same pace as a cocktail. It's a visually exciting space. The atmosphere is noisy and fun. The tiki shack theming is cute, but slightly grating towards the end of the night. The over the top styling is an interesting choice because the menu is food for foodies. Two of us had a few drinks and the bill came to $90, we were impressed!

    Daisy I.

    Had the duck here, it was so delicious in a wrap with the pancake and all the sauces. Very classy spot in ponsonby. Highly recommend for good quality food and service

    Drinking coconuts, the steamed bun of five spice tofu, kimchi, peanuts and corinassd and the tofu salad
    Emily O.

    I am obsessed with this restauant! I adore the decor, it's done so well and you really feel like you've escaped Auckland and landed in Hawaii or a Pacific paradise of some form! Although quite loud inside, it adds to the atmosphere and general buzz of the restaurant. As a tofu lover, I seriously appreciate the vegetarian options on the menu, which offers something for everyone! And the drinking coconuts are an absolute must to really top off your dining experience and ensure the feeling that you've escaped to somewhere that isn't Ponsonby Road. Been here a few times and will be returning many more, love it!!

    Blue Breeze Yumminess!
    Kelly B.

    Chef Che has an amazing talent of combining delicate, spicy & sweet Asian flavors that are modern yet wholly comforting and perfectly balanced. Lively & delicious, it's a great place for an adventure in eating with plenty of Ponsonby eye candy - from suits to loud prints to make the company equally interesting.

    Prawn & pork wonto
    Meng L.

    Trendy place serving nouveau Chinese food. There is trendy loud music. The garlic fried "shell on" black tiger prawns was good. The hot and numbing ground wild boar with water chestnut was very good. Kai Kan was a bit tough. Steamed bun of of roast porky belly was also God. The steamed prawn and pork wonton were OK.

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    Review Highlights - The Blue Breeze Inn

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    My favourite cheap eat anywhere, bar none!! Don't come here for the decor unless you're into white…read morewalls, and don't come here for a panoramic view unless you're into carparks and Blockbuster video rental stores. However, if it's damn tasty Chinese food in massive portions for sweet bugger all money, then you've definitely come to the right place!! Judging by how full this place gets these days, word of mouth has spread - plenty of people are down for cheap and cheerful! Gather your friends or family, bring a bottle down (BYO only, no drinks menu - no corkage!!!), and get a few of the big dishes to share. Everything's great (and nothings more than $10-$15), but I recommend the salt and pepper squid, the beans, the satay beef (comes out sizzling!) and the sweet and sour pork. Awesome awesome place, just make sure you book ahead on a Fri/Sat night and don't expect great service or ambiance.

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    I'm a big fan of these places mainly because there are so many different types of cuisines to…read morechoose from and the food is all very affordable. So far I have tried the Chinese and Thai food although now I am interested in trying the Brazilian food since I have seen quite a few people order from there. What I really like about the food court is if you have a group of people with you everybody can choose the kind of food they want but still everybody can sit at the same table.

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