I guess it's true that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, if that was the case I probably…read morewouldn't have even have ventured into this place if my partner hadn't of raved so much about it, and considering it was easier to cave and go rather than try and shut him up, this is where I ended up on Friday night, patiently waiting in the queue to place my order. My babe wasn't budging on the fried rice and chips so that's what we had, and I have to say it was pretty darn tasty! Even for a non fried rice convert like myself. The boy says the fish isn't good though, pretty oily and greasy so stick with the favorites and you'll be fine!

We have already tried all the lunch specials - steak, chicken and roast pork fried rice. All of…read morethem are very good! My 2 sons love them and their donut. This is the only restaurant in North Shore where we keep on coming back every time we feel we want to dine out.

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 ;)

This is probably the least busy yum char place that I have been to in Auckland during a weekday…read more That can both be good and bad. Good because they don't have to turn the table for the next group that's already waiting at the door. Bad because I have to question if everything is made fresh today. For today though. I ordered my usual selection of yum char musts. And the beef tripe is probably the most flavourful that I have had in Auckland. That been said, everything else were all just on par with everywhere else. The price is also very reasonable. I am sorry that I can't give you a breakdown, because I don't even know what they cost individually. Lol. But I paid $38 for a mix of 7 yum char items. So it works out to be 5 and a bit per? And if you know yum char, then that's 1 top, 3 large and 3 medium selections.

Pretty good! Went for lunch on a Monday (public holiday) and the restaurant was about 80% full. We…read morewere surprised at the variety of dishes for yum char! There were at least 20+ types of dishes that was circulated around. For four people, we ended up spending $80 for 13 items (incl. 10% holiday surcharge). Overall, the parking was convenient, the variety definitely there, and the cleanliness and atmosphere were good! I'd come back again if I'm on the shore. The egg tarts were good, and the shiau mai was good too. Also, unlike the other yum char places in Auckland, the portion is four items! (other places only have 3 portions) Price Breakdown: Tea $1 per person Medium is $4.80 Large is $5.80 Special is $6.50

We've been wanting to try this small place for a while. With its cosy and bustling atmosphere -…read moreBasu lounge didn't disappoint. We had the small Dan Dan noodles with pork which were great. We found they were improved with a little vinegar and soy - as the peanut paste made them a little sticky. We also tried the vege dumplings which were wonderful. The beef and celery were just ok. We were happy with our meal and paid $33 for a very filling meal - averaging a very reasonable $10 a dish.

I personally love the 酸辣粉 (spicy and sour vermicelli) from Basu Lounge and their famous 担担面 (dan…read moredan noodles). I'm not even a fan of peanut flavoured things, but they do it so well! One thing I didn't like about the 夫妻肺片 (beef and tripe salad) was that they put waaaay too much celery in it and not nearly enough meat. Fairly low price for large portions, cheaper than a lot of other Chinese restaurants. Atmosphere is decent - small but clean venue. Can get a bit cramped at times as they are super busy. Presentation: 3.5/5 Taste: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 3/5

Food -four star. Restaurant ambiance - three star. Evil waitress - one star…read more Waitress was HELL BENT, telling us we ordered wrong when SHE clearly took our order down incorrectly. She went BALLISTIC and ranted at us for 10 minutes! Clearly INSANE. The other female waitress with the short, short shorts was so sweet and nice. The men liked looking at her butt cheeks every time she picked up and dropped off dishes to our table. Sweetie....your shorts need to be a tad more covering your ass.

We actually came this way meaning to try out some new Vietnamese place listed as hot and new, but…read morecould not find it so came here instead. It has changed since we had been by before, but never gone in, and was now open under new management, name and only just it's 4th day. To celebrate the opening they had decorated the entry with floral arrangements which was a nice touch. Once in the restaurant , one will notice a quite sizable tank for lobster etc, a very clean and tidy interior, a few other ornaments like vases and the unusual one of a grandfather clock....I have never seen one of them before in a chinese restaurant. Something different .....a little strange but for me did not ruin the interior outlook at all. Service was good, with greeting on entering and quickly presented with menu at table. We ordered the Taiwanese soy sauce chicken ( 三杯鸡 ) and the Hong Kong style fried fish ( 避风塘炒鱼 ) . Soup of the day is bought to the table when you first sit down. That's nothing flash, soup with veges and meat bone . Is common to give such soups to patrons in cantonese restaurants. Our food came out , was up to scratch...so much so that we nearly never had to takeaway the left overs. The price is a little high though. But still worth the expense. Chances we would come back

The most amazing squid rings and prawns one can get to taste on the shore. Different ways of…read morepreparations if u r a sea food lover from just steamed, to garlic , to spicy u name it. Not at all pricy and excellent quality. Peking duck a must try but book in advance not to be disappointed. A proper Chinese restaurant and a cut above the rest on the shore :) heaps of parking off site and seating for around 50-60 at least....enjoy

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.

Even though this place doesn't have a large yelp presence, make no mistake it is a real gem! The…read morefood is delicious and priced very well for what you get. We hosted a gathering as we were vacationing locally and ordered 12 separate dishes. Each one was great! Order with confidence.

This place is a regular for me (they're literally just up the road from where I'm currently…read morestaying), and over time I've sampled the better part of the menu. It's a bit difficult to give an overall rating, as I have varying opinions on their different dishes. But on the whole I feel they deserve a solid 4 stars. We're currently going through a fried-rice phase, so that's dinner at least several times per week. They do a good job of it, generous portion sizes and succulent cuts of meat, particularly the chicken. I do find some of their fried-rice options a tad bland (easily remedied with a dollop of soy sauce, which we always have on hand), but their curry and satay options have more flavour to them. When I'm planning to eat with my dad, as I often do, I opt for the Singapore noodles, which are his favourite. They're very tasty, I find. As for their 'standard' noodles, they're also flavoursome, and certainly very filling, though a little too much so for my liking. They're quite heavy and 'gloopy'. Be prepared for a food-coma if you overindulge! But the flavours are certainly there. It's a good, hearty dish for the wintertime, though I feel I'll be giving it a miss in the coming months as it's just too heavy for a summer meal. We also occasionally opt for their fried options (fish and chips, et cetera), which are fine, well executed, nothing to write home about either way. I tried their sweet and sour pork a couple of times, and came away underwhelmed, which was disappointing as this tends to be my favoured option at places like this. It was decidedly more 'sour' than 'sweet,' with an unpleasant 'tang' to it. And... no rice!! I would think it'd be standard for s/s dishes to come with rice, as they're sorely in need of something to 'cut' their rich flavour. Other places I frequent all provide rice as a matter of course with s/s options. Service is always pleasant enough, somewhat matter-of-factly but then this place is always bustling and certainly doesn't need to pander to customers.

On the stretch of Hurstmere Rd populated by average bars and chain restaurants is now the best…read moreaddition - Artwok. It's surprising that the owners are from the banking industry not food. But they have dived in here with something quite awesome. Artwok is split over two floors. The downstairs area is more casual and where you would head after work as you climb up on a barstool. Where upstairs has a very cool large aquarium and more formal seating. On a busy night is just as cool as downstairs in a different way and at least you can hear your neighbour speak. I love the calligraphy brush wall and how the whole upstairs on a balmy night opens out onto a deck with more tables to make the most of this short NZ summer. Having only 5 in our group worked well in that we got to sample the whole menu as the waiter (who was very tentative) suggested us sharing at a cost of $40pp. Great value and I really was full when I left. Complimentary Sliced potato with chilli was a good starting kick. The Szechuan pepper flavour of the tender Wakanui beef was not my favourite dish personally just because of the flavour but others loved it. The north eastern sweet and sour pork is popular, and great -- crunchy batter dressed with a palm sugar syrup. Other dishes we had were Vermicelli and pork salad, Wontons and dumplings, Pork belly in flatbread, chicken with cashews with chilli's you are not supposed to eat. The Hand pulled Chinese cabbage was something I have never tried and was lovely and fresh with its ginger punch to clear those other strong flavours. Pork belly and eggplant were the only things on the menu we didn't try and so alas I have to go back to Artwok to sample them. Such a shame! I'm not a beer drinker but had to try the Good George Brewing Sparkling Ale which I actually loved and what made it more novel was the science beacon it was served in. This place is worth the trip to Takapuna for sure.

Amazing food!!! We had the Guo Bau Rol which is a must have(…read morecrispy pork) The De San Xian (again amazing vegetables) Guo Tie! (Beef Dumplings) And the Shiyu Yangtui ( lamb shank, not my fav but still very good)

Yet another place was has decided to spread out and open up another restaurant. This time over the…read moreshore in Northcote. Naturally as is just opened it is brand spanking new and spotless , nice interior decor and the service is very good. Your order is taken at the table and after giving ours it was not long until the food was on the table. You do have to help yourself to plates, bowls, chopsticks etc .We ordered what we have had before from one of thier other restaurants and it was just as good. We had the Sichuan Dang Dang noodle , sliced pork with fish sauce and another pulled noodle. There is of course take away available, the price is as you would expect and there is a large picture menu on the wall for you to see as well as the ones brought to the table. So anybody who likes the other Yong"s in Auckland you shouldn"t be disappointed with this one and one question....When you going to open one out west for us Westies!!!???

Malaysian street food We really enjoyed our dinner here. We…read moretried the chicken curry with rice and roti, char kway teow and sambal green beans and we ordered pisang goreng (banana fritters) for dessert! The flavours were authentic and we're so pleased to be able to eat good Malaysian food in Auckland.

Worth the drive out of the city center for authentic Malaysian Food. Ordered the Satay, curry…read morepuff, roti, prawn mee and Nasi Lemak. All in good portions and very tasty. There is another branch in the middle of city center but this one is more conveniently located with lots of free street parking. The ambiance is lively and loud as you would expect at a hawker stall. The wait staff is very friendly and efficient. We'd definitely come back again!