A Taiwanese comfort food restaurant. Great find in the Remuera mall. It's sort of hidden, we drove…read morepass here many times before we saw it. The place- spacious, clean, mostly two and four seaters. Constant stream of customers but not over crowded. The mall offers free parking. The food- go for the beef noodle soup. One of the most popular dish. Well seasoned and the meat was very tender. The portion looked small but was actually more than I thought. They give you a lot of meat compare to other restaurants and the bowl is actually very deep. Other dishes mainly involve a serving og meat plus a bowel of rice with meat sauce and 3 side dishes. Very good value. The service- friendly, no complaint Drinks- selection of dessert drinks. Was too full after the noodle soup so I didn't get to try. Would definitely come back here again.

I agree with Tony L.. Just had the beef noodle myself and was very satisfied. Will come again to…read moretry the Simmered Pork Balls, was told those are good!

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!

Great little gem in Meadowlands. Authentic Taiwanese food…read more Got pretty much all the stuff that you crave for. The restaurant is on the small side but I guess is average for this area Good quality is good. We ordered beef noodle soup and deep fried chicken breast and rice. Highly recommend their rice dishes. Comes with good serving portion of vegetables as well as rice with stew beef as a side dish. Good service Lots of parking spaces

They offer delicious Taiwanese dishes and the flavors are rather mild and balanced. The service is…read morequite good and I'd repeat if I'm in the area.

I've had some gua baos from other Auckland eateries that serve fusion food. The reality is that…read morethey stuff the open-styled Chinese buns with something made in the kitchen and call it a gua bao. No. The trick to the tasty authentic guao bao is that fatty pork must be used - the pork belly type where you can count the layers. Juiced up with a beautiful sweet sauce and a touch of peanuts, it is literally heaven in the mouth. This is where the gua bao at Chinoiserie wins. The bun was surprisingly soft and fluffy, both to have there and takeaway. This is interesting because this type of bun usually dries and hardens when it cools. Think of the buns you have at yumcha when no one wants to eat it, and the peer pressured one is then faced with a cold hard white Chinese bun. The first time I tried Chinoiserie, I embarrassingly made friends take it away because I was stuck in glorious Auckland traffic. Them coming all the way from Christchurch to taste this, I was lucky the taste wasn't compromised! The second time I went with friends who had the authentic gua baos in Taiwan, and it was a unanimous thumbs up. The only difference is that the ones there are usually made with pickled veggies instead of the colourful Western slaw. Unless you have a reason to: - don't order the tofu gua bao. The taste really paled in comparison to others. EAT SOME MEAT! - opt out for the fries. They are really just fries with a wasabi dip. Plus they were the skinny kind and I like the manly chunky ones. - opt out for the coconut crusted squid rings. They were a bit bland and there was no sign of coconut taste. - go somewhere else for dessert. The black sticky rice dessert seemed to be just a sliced assortment of ingredients scattered. Instead - order the pork gua bao. I normally don't even like pork but they are traditionally made with pork and once you taste it you'll know why. - in fact order 2. Because if you have a normal appetite, one gua bao won't totally fill you up. You'll need sides. - try Erk's Sticky Chicken Nibbles. A touch of spicyness - so good. - get the fresh coconut. You'll also get a spoon to scrap the sides for coconut flesh! I can happily say Owairaka Ave is turning into quite a trendy place to eat out thanks to Chinoiserie and L'oeuf. The menu is simple and you order at the till. No table service or waiters there to pick up white serviettes that drop when you stand up. Just satisfyingly tasty food.

As a Mt Albert resident I am proud to say that we have one of Auckland's coolest bars. Not in a…read morefancy, trendy way but more like a bar/restaurant that became the legendary place of the neighborhood as soon as it opened it's doors. The whole concept is in my opinion quite humorous - turning a cheap local Chinese takeaway into this effortlessly awesome bar. Interior decor - Chinoiserie is a very cozy, friendly place with a unique, hip look. Just like L'Oeuf it is somewhere in between modern and retro with a very cool dragon graffiti on the wall and the usual gorgeous plants just popping out on every shelf and hanging from the ceiling. Paper umbrellas were used in place of lamp shades to emphasize the oriental look. Staff - lovely as always they are very helpful and organized, happy to have a chat and make you feel like at home. Menu - very simple with 4 options for gua bao (steamed buns), some slaw, chicken nibbles, squid rings and 2 dessert options. So easy to order and yet so tasty and delicious. As for drinks they have a few beers and this summer's favourite - Coco Loco! Food - ordered at the counter just like a standard takeaway but then you get this great quality and high standard food full of flavours that reminds you that these guys are serious when it comes to serving gourmet food. Price - very affordable and good value for money. The real beauty of this place is it's unique atmosphere - very chilled out and relaxing. You can walk into Chinoiserie and forget about the outside world. Flavours take you on a journey and when it's time to leave you feel like you are going back home from a vacation.

Specialising in Taiwanese food, My Kitchen is just one of the many Asian establishments in the…read moreHowick area. While I've had my fair share of Chinese food, this was my first time trying Taiwanese cuisine (apart from the odd bubble tea), so I was excited! Perhaps the most attractive feature of My Kitchen is that everything on the menu is under $15 - perfect for the student budget! Their main meals average around $11, and they come with either noodles or a bowl of rice. All the main meals with rice come with three side dishes, soup and fresh fruit (one slice of orange, hah). My Kitchen also serves a variety of Taiwanese snack foods, such as coffin toast (what), oyster omelette, and fried pork buns. Their menu is extensive, but everything on the menu is accompanied by an image so you know what to expect. We decided to give one of the snack foods a go, so we tried the Rice Tube Pudding ($5.90), which was alright. I have to admit that this sounds pretty dodgy but it is very similar to the Chinese "zongzi" (savoury glutinous rice cake). As to the main dishes, we ordered the Kung Pao Chicken on Rice ($11.90), Spicy Beef on Rice ($11.90) and Braised Pork Belly on Noodles ($11.90). All of us agreed that these were great - the portions were very generous, and everything was super flavourful! I did, however, find the Kung Pao Chicken and the Spicy Beef quite oily. The Milk Tea with Pearls ($5.50) was refreshing, not too sweet, and had a good ratio of boba (pearls) to tea. Also, instead of a teapot being brought to your table upon arrival, there is a self-service tea and cutlery station. Most of the people working there seem to have a good command of English. It also doesn't close between lunch and dinner so it's a good place to come for linner... or is it dunch? Overall, My Kitchen gave me a great taster of Taiwanese food, and I will definitely be back.

Very bad customer service. We had to ask for our food after waiting for approximately 1hour,…read morenoticing people coming after us kept getting their food. Still, there was no food. The manager at Meadowland Dr branch is definitely not polite and doesn't own up to his role.

The restaurant is spacious, the staff is friendly and polite. However, disappointing with the food…read more (Ba-Wan) Taiwanese Meat Balls way too sweet for us. Steamed Fish with Rice obviously it's a frozen fillet, tastes watery and fishy. Xiao long bao comes with a super thick pastry, and the filling tastes terrible as well. So disappointed with the food.

I have been to My Kitchen many many times now. Today, I went again after church for some much…read moreneeded comfort food that is very different to your traditional Sunday Brunch. My partner and I both had a full meal each as well as a side of pan fried dumplings and I had a hot oolong tea. We were stuffed to the max (and we both like to eat) for $35. And at the end of it we both agreed we didn't need the dumplings (however we always order 1-2 entrées anyway). This place is VERY good value in my opinion. I had the three sauce chicken with noodles ($9.5 I think?) which was huge. The chicken came on a small hot skillet sizzling in soy sauce and oyster sauce with ginger and other herbs, and the noodles appeared to be the hand-pulled noodles in a soup with herbs. The fresh coriander in the soup merrier well with the three sauce chicken and totally it the spot. It was VERY Delicious. My partner had the chicken katsu on rice which came with 3 different sides of vegetables as well as a small cup of soup. Both of our meals came with a slice of orange, which surprisingly was a cool and refreshing palate cleanser after all the salty and spicy (I always add hot chilli, but of course after tasting the dish first) flavours from the dish. Word of the wise - if you like bubble tea and order any of the teas off the menu it will be very sweet (unless you have a major sweet tooth, then perhaps this is right up your alley!). You can always ask for no sweetening or half sugar like at other bubble tea places. Also if you don't finish it ask for take-away and they will happily seal it in a cup for you. Weird and wonderful - Taiwanese Meat Ball. I had this the first time I went to My Kitchen a while back now. This is for the adventurous only - it is not your standard Italian meat ball. I've been to Taiwan and I'd say they are pretty authentic. Come see for yourself though!

Came here while visiting Auckland for a quick lunch based on what I'd read online. It's a small…read morefood stall that accepts cash or Eftpos only. For two, we ordered the pork belly rice bowl and the XL extreme fried chicken, plus a milk tea. That was the perfect amount for two hungry tourists. The chicken was delicious - a mix of so many different spices and flavors, with the perfect crisp and crunch. The pork belly was really lovely as well - juicy pork belly over a bed of rice and salad. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting for a quick and affordable lunch.

From the owner: Kai Eatery started in Auckland in 2016 as a night market stall. As there was a minimal existence of…read morerestaurants from Taiwan, Kai decided to build an eatery that showcases Taiwanese cuisine. It all began with the XL Fried Chicken. Beautifully marinated on the inside, generously coated on the outside and fried to perfection each time. Due to the markets being in different locations every day, they searched high and low for a permanent home and eventually settled in 1 Rutland St, CBD. Now Kai Eatery is open for 8 or more hours a day to serve the best Fried Chicken and much more!

Been waiting to try this place since their sign went up a few months back and finally got a chance…read more There is an increase popularity in Taiwanese fried chicken/chicken popcorn/night market taste over the recent times, and this place targets those. The place: The owner has obviously put some effort trying to make this place a modern but rustic hang out joint. A combination of table seatings and bar seatings. The food: You can get many of the typical Taiwanese night market foods here. There is a self serving station where you pick our own stuff and they weigh it and fried the items for you. I would recommend trying one of the fried chicken or the beef noodle soup. Food in general is on the spicy side but tasty. The drinks: a selection of ice tea, milk tea, and specialty tea. Not sure if they are licensed but they have a few alcohol on display. The service: They are currently a bit short on staff, so everything takes quite a while to be made.

My new favourite local eatery…read more Oozing with charm and tranquility, St Margaret's Cafe is a perfect way to unwind with a stunning garden outlook (I imagine especially so in Spring), warm and inviting service and the food..., the food was just amazing! So good in fact, that I had to have dessert with my breakfast (and I would totally recommend the season fruits with mango sorbet and nut brittle to all).

A friend of mine recommended this place, and since I was on holiday, a drive out to the Karaka…read morecountryside sounded like a nice lunch excursion. And WOW! Am I glad I made the effort! This place is seriously one of Auckland's hidden gems. The name "Country Cafe" does it no favours. We turned up on a stunning spring Friday, and discovered the most gorgeous country garden setting, complete with lake - St Margarets is apparently such a popular wedding venue during the summer months that Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays are mostly fully booked. I can see why. Entranced by the scenery, we sat down & got just as engrossed in the menu! A delicious selection of salads & more substantial main dishes made it really difficult to choose. We opted for the Chargrilled Smoked Chicken & Candied Walnut Salad with potato & bacon & dressed with maple aioli, as well as the Oriental Sticky Slow-Cooked Pork Belly Sandwich with salad & spiced pineapple chutney. I learnt a while ago never to go past pork belly on a menu, and I haven't been disappointed yet. Both meals were stunning - visually gorgeous & utterly delicious. Well worth the drive, and with such picturesque surroundings to walk off your meal, you can bet I'll be making the drive again.