It's a Hong Kong noodles restaurant but they do have rice dishes too. My Friday lunch spot with my…read moreworkmates. VERY VERY popular with the Hong Kongers and Chinese. Their most popular noodle is served with beef offals ( that's beef tripe, liver, stomach etc etc lol..) And Hong Kong people love it!! There also aren't many in Auckland that does it as soft and tasty as Kingston. Their next favourite (for those that can't handle offal) is satay beef noodle soup. Tbh I don't know how it's satay and don't mind because it's super tender, juicy and full of delicious flavour. Their soup base was something I couldn't get enough of but now it's just full of msg and makes me extremely thirsty after, however I still can't stop drinking it haha. I love it when it's mixed with the sauce from the braised beef topping!!! Makes it's even more tasty and flavourful and addictive. I always ask for thick rice noodles (round not flat. Sometimes called thick vermicelli?) instead of the usual thin egg noodles. You can also ask for sauce noodles instead of noodle soup where the noodles are slathered in the topping you picked, you then mix it all together with the hoisen sauce they give you (add some soup to help the mixing process). Ask to add extras like a fried egg, dumplings, wontons, fried fish balls, beef balls, luncheon, vegetable lol anything on their menu can pretty much be added in as an extra. Also they have a variety of noodles to choose from: thin egg noodles, thick egg noodles, thin vermicelli (rice noodles), thick vermicelli (rice noodles), hor fun (flat rice noodles about 1cm wide), yang chun mian (kind of like soft hand made noodles) and of course curly instand noodles haha (I'm sure there's more but we have tried yet) For drinks, their most popular drink is called Ying yang milk tea which is a mixture of milktea and coffee.. I know it sounds weird but it quite nice! If not go for the lemon iced tea or crushed red bean milk drink. So many choices and not too expensive!! Each bowl is usually around $10 unless u get the beef offal which is $13.50. P.s. You MUSSSST try the Hong Kong style french toast. It's totally different to what u would except and so much nicer. It's filled with peanut butter and then deep fried and then slathered in golden syrup..if that helps with the decision making...

Very decent HK style noodle and food stall. So worth the money, CASH only here. Good service.read more

awwww man. The service this time was horrible... they forgot to many things…read more.. We ordered the combination vermicelli, summer rolls, grass jelly drink, and milk soda and egg drink which were all good. The only dish that was a let down today was the special beef combination rice noodle soup... which is my regular there... they forgot the egg which was a crucial part of making the soup even more delicious than it normally is. i so asked the water to which he quickly brought out. Then being the fussy noodle eater i am, i originally asked for half half egg noodles and rice noodles which he forgot too and only put egg noodles. I ask him again and he also apologized and quickly brought it back out... AND also they forgot to put beef tripe in..... but i didn't bother asking them for that as i already pointed out too many faults... Today i took a star from them because they weren't at the top of their game... Don't get me wrong, the food was all very good and tasty (even though some elements were missing, it was still hella tasty)... just the service was lacking... he didn't seem to really care that that one order was ALL wrong (i think he just wanted to go home and relax lol) also whenever we walk out of here, we smell very strong of Vietnamese herbs from the Pho (noodle soup) hahaha Pho Purfume, anyone?

There are two Try it Out Restaurants in Auckland, this is the better one if you ask me. Although…read morethe Otahuhu one just got a spruce up, I believe they still have a 2 foot crater in their carpark. We always order the spicy squid as it's a must have.. I also enjoy the crispy chicken and the spicy and sour soup. Plenty of amazing dishes to choose from, suggest you go with a group try it all out. Servers speak better english on Torrens Rd as well, not always necessary but sometime helpful.

On our way out back to the airport we had to get one last pho fix and search this place up. Seems…read morelike the food ingeneral out here in New Zealand is a bit different from the US but I cannot complain the food here was good still, service was quick as well as the food and I love the many selections they have on the menu this is a spot to go if your in the area and want some Asian food.

Great food, The meat is great well recommended…read more A great new location with a modern look

Experience Asia from a box, at the Noodle Canteen. You can either choose from their broad menu of…read moredelicious dishes including satay chicken, spicy seafood or a fresh vegetarian dish. If nothing on the menu tingles your taste buds, simply choose from the meats, vegetables, noodles and rice available and create your own Asian delicacy. What I love most about Noodle Canteen, besides their huge variety and fresh ingredients, is the service, you feel as though everything is your choice and they cook it right in front of you. The rich favours and the fact that you can create your very own dish ensure you will never get sick of this takeout restaurant. So grab your friends or family and create your own taste of Asia.

Great chinese seafood restaurant located in Dannemora area. Clean interior and large enough to…read morecater groups and events. I went there in the weekend and it was busy, and noticed lots of large groups. They offer traditional chineses round tables for large group and square tables for smaller family. Overall layout of the table setting is simple and clean. Prompt and friendly service! We ordered 5 dishes for 5 people and the portion was huge and we had some leftover to take home as well. Highly recommend crispy pork. Good for entree or main and good dish to share. The size is great and really tasty. If you like spicy food, ask for chilli soy sauce on the side. It goes nicely with chilli soy sauce. Also, combination egg noodle is great dish to share. Huge portion and great mixture of meats, seafood and vegetables. This dish can be replacement for vege dish as it come with substantial amount of vegetables. Gongbo chicken is another great dish. If you are up for some spicy flavour, you have to try this. The chillis in this dish is very very very hot, so avoid eating chilli as it will numb your tongue for awhile. Without the chillis, it has great spicy flavour. Not too hot, but just enough to taste the tingling spice. Salt fried squid is average dish. Seemed little too greasy and the coating was bit too oily. Not so much of my style, but if you are one of those who loves fried fried food, go for it. You might like it. Prawn with combination vege is another good dish. Not like other restaurants, they are generous in seafood. You will find substantial amout of seafood and prawns when you order. Highly recommend in ordering at least one seafood dish! They have so many choices..! Good to go by pictures on the menu if you are unsure. What you see on menu photos will be what you get. Overall, great dinner and good for group outing.

I had a BAD dim sum dining experience here last week, which is quite sad to say, considering the…read morevast number of above-average Chinese eateries which can be found in the same area. Normally when dim sum'ming, you will encounter both good and bad dishes, but Star Cafe consistently served bad bad, very BAD dim sum. I could taste the same foul, week-old smell from the flour used to make cheong fun (prawn or pork wrapped in flat rice flour). The yam in a fried dish tasted at least a week old again. YUCK. Not very nice and it had the same off-smell to it. The decor of the place is quite nice, but the food is just horrible. I cannot explain it further. The food is horrible. Full stop. The final insult came when paying the bill, and it was not cheap considering the quality of food that was offered. I strongly suggest you avoid this place, and you will thank me for it.

For us, the monthly visit to the night market is really just entertainment for the kids and a very…read morecheap dinner. I love any Asian/Indian/ethno food so can always find something to keep the wolf from the door. There is a wide range of cuisines: Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Philipino, Hungarian, Hong Kong, Pacific Island, and more plus a plethora of post prandial sweets. The food quality at some stalls might be a bit iffy - I suppose at $6 they won't be using the best ingredients, but I have never been sick!!. Sometimes I wonder about the hygiene too but fingers crossed... A lot of the food is in bain maries pre-cooked but the last two meals I've had have been cooked on the spot. It always amazes me that there is a huge queue for churros, which must be the most over-rated snack ever - flavourless dough sticks covered in a sauce of choice. Having said that though I wish I owned that business because the queues reach out the door and they are making a killing!! As at the time of writing this, the Pakuranga market is getting overcrowded. We went last night, arriving at 6pm opening time and it was already extremely busy. We were glad to be in and out within 30 minutes because it was becoming uncomfortably congested. If the crowds continue to grow, the market will need to expand its area. If I was designing the space I would move the "dining" tables to an area away from the throng of hungry punters trying to buy food. And in my perfect world pushchairs would be BANNED from all pedestrian areas!! Why, oh why, do people bring push chairs into crowded pedestrian areas? Dumb. I recommend the night market for a bit of frivolous fun on an evening when you have nothing else on and want to take the kids out for some low key entertainment and dinner. The "shopping" is best avoided unless you want fruit and veges. However, if on the other hand, you have an urge to offload your cash on $2 Shop junk, costume jewellery, flannelette onesies, carvings, mobile phone covers and accessories, a (fully-clothed) back/neck massage, ear candles, cheap and nasty nail polish and nail art, a dubious fortune telling, or second-hand bric-a-brac then this will be your Shangri-la!

Awesome place to have a super unhealthy Friday night dinner. The cuisine there is just so varied u…read morecan have anything u cud think of.. Obviously cheap food.. As for the shopping.. There are a few vege stores and a lot of cheap low quality stuff, items that may entertain children..

You don't go to Legend noodle house for the ambiance, nor do you go for the décor. It's actually…read moreprobably not even somewhere you want to sit in and eat (except to try the complimentary green tea). Legend Noodle house is all about the Singapore Noodles. I'm not sure what goes into these noodles (I'm not sure I really want to know either) but they are greasy, hang over curing, perfection. A takeaway serving could feed you for the rest of the week. They are in the traditional style with prawns, chicken, beef and LOADS of bean sprouts. I've only once strayed and tried something else on the menu. It was good, but not nearly as good as the noodles. I actually can't vouch for anything else on the menu (except maybe the won ton soup which is ok). But the Singapore noodles are suberb!

Wonton noodles are good here. The other stuff we've tried is ok too. Reasonable prices and run by…read morea nice old couple.

Cantonese Chinese noodle restaurant. TOTALLY LEGIT. They have a big menu of noodle soups and (my…read morefavourite) mix noodles but if you're not into noodles they have rice dishes, soups, sides, pancakes too. Another cheap eat in Auckland (YAAAAAY!!! i need these places, such a good break on my wallet) usually it's around $10 per person if you share side dishes and get a bowl of noodles each. Today we ordered: Beef Offal Noodle Soup Soft tender beef offal in a not too heavy beef soup (meaning not TOOOO much MSG, in Chinese restaurants you can't avoid it...really...), chewy pillowly noodles and some actualy vegetables!!! To be honest, i prefer Beef Offal Noodle Soup at other places but my workmate think this one taste more genuine rather than covered in MSG and processed too much? i still like it if i add vinegar and chili sauce and still totally worth the money Pork Ribs Mix Noodles I didn't try this one but my workmates said the spareribs were so tender and tasty and cooked to perfection. The noodles were a tad bland on its own but if eaten with the spareribs then it's perfect. Soup on the side was bland "like peppery water and spring onions" Tomato Beef Mix Noodles This really reminds me of Guangzhou as i always order this in restaurants for a quick meals. Nearly ALL small restaurants have this in rice version in Guangzhou. It is simply a "wet" stirfry of sweet tomatoes, juicy tender beef pieces, and scrambled eggs all served on top of tender soft noodles. The sauce is like a gravy texture and is oh so good however my workmates think otherwise and said its like a Chinese Spaghetti Bolognese haha so true. Maybe im a bit biased on this dish. Bean Curd Salad Best dish of today. Bean curd is the thin layer of "skin" you get when the soy milk is settling. Its a firm yet soft-ish texture as the "skin" is layered on top of each other (if that even makes sense). The sauce is a vinegar, sesame oil "fresh" sort of taste with sprinklings of fresh cucumber and carrots. Definitely a must!! Seaweed Salad One of our favourites! Its similar to the Japanese version but flavour is not that heavy on the MSG. More of a garlicy, vinegar, (some MSG), sesame oil dressing? We always order this at Chinese Restaurants if we have the chance. Other things i recommend you ordering: Chives pancake! very tasty yet crispy; Cold noodles in a chili sesame sauce... its the last one on the first page and its soooooo nice and cheap!!!; Sweet and sour soup is also very very nice here with confirmation from a few of my friends haha The service is good and attentive (i dropped my chopsticks by accident and wasn't even fast enough to beat the waitress, she came and picked it up and got me a clean pair too... and i was sitting right next to the condiments/cutlery .... so nice!). English could be a little bit better but they will understand you enough to feed you, if not... its a good way to practice your Mandarin/Cantonese!!

I haven't had Northern Chinese food in so long! Xi'an Food Bar looked legit; I didn't realize they…read morehave 6 locations around Auckland so we checked out the closest one to us in Panmure. We dropped in on a holiday Monday evening (around 7:30pm). This place is a hole in the wall. The ladies working here only speak Mandarin (very minimal English) which just makes it that much more authentic. The menu is split into Chinese burgers, noodle soup, dry noodle, Sinkiang style stretch noodle, salad (more like appetizer/cold meats), dumplings/wontons and other. The lady even brought us their iPad that had photos of all their food items. I wanted their cold noodles (#10) but it was all sold out. - Cumin lamb burger (#8) ($5.00 NZD) - probably one of the best Chinese burgers I've had. Fresh, hot, crispy and the lamb was perfectly seasoned. - Hand-pulled noodles with Xi'an style braised pork (#38) ($12.50 NZD large) - this is one of their most popular dishes. The noodles were fantastically toothsome. So addictively good. Braised pork was tender but a bit salty at the end/bottom of the bowl. It also came with some cabbage and cilantro. - Hand-pulled noodles with pickled tuber mustard and pork (#30) ($11.50 NZD large) - this came in a soup format. The pickled mustard was a nice contrast to the other dishes. Broth was healthy and tasted clean if that makes sense. - Pork and chive dumpling in sour soup (#103) ($11.50 NZD for 20 pieces) - the dumplings were delicious. Generous filling. Soup had just the right amount of sweet and sour. Excellent first dinner in Auckland! Hope they don't run out of cold noodles next time.

An unassuming hole in the wall that serves fantastic hand pulled noodles. The beef was tender and…read morefatty, the noodles were freshly made and had the perfect chew, and the broth was savory and spicy. I will definitely be coming back for repeat visits.