Was excited to try this place but left guttered and disappointed. Two different orders were placed…read morebut pretty much just stir fried in same wok and slapped on plate lacked flavour etc, Best thing was mini rolls and exiting the place.

We were staying for a short time in Hamilton and decided to have an Asian lunch. We saw Mr Panda…read moreand after looking at the fascinating menu we were intrigued. We walked in and the place was empty. After trying to get hold of the only waitress for ten minutes we finally got a table. We ordered two milk teas, a fresh green apple juice and one lemon tea. Then we ordered some food. The waitress was quite rude and ignorant and did not really listen to us. After coming to our table 3 times saying we don't have this and that, we were quite frustrated. We waited 15 minutes and got our drinks. We were very shocked. The fresh apple juice was a clear green drink.(sort of like unset jelly) I tasted this drink and it didn't taste one bit like apple juice. All that was in it was water food colouring and chemicals for flavouring. The milk tea did not taste like milk tea and was just like drinking sugar syrup. And finally the lemon tea was just some cold water with a dab of honey and a pinch of lime. After being very disappointed with the drinks, the food came a long time later. We ordered spring rolls, chicken,deep fried prawns and pad Thai and again were very disappointed. We started with the prawn Spring rolls. They were hard and very stale. Then we had the spicy chicken, the dish was tiny and the chicken was very chewy and was not nice. Then came the pad Thai. I had one bite and I was disgusted. The noodles were hard and the sauce was extremely sour. The prawns were hard and tasted very old. Finally came the deep fried prawns. This was the worst of all. The prawns had a disgraceful oder which was old seafood. I had one bite and felt sick. We went to pay the bill and the waitress was very rude again and said ' would oh give me a minute already!' I looked at the bill and it said 116 dollars! I was shocked! After dinner my whole family felt very sick and all vomited the next day. We had very bad food poisoning. I tried to eat but every time I ate I felt sick. We couldn't sleep at all! This is a message to all of you! NEVER EVER EAT AT MR PANDA EVER!

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.

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!

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!

I ordered matcha slushy with boba & pudding and it was very good! My friend's favorite is hot hot…read morematcha milk tea. Service is prompt & friendly. Ambiance is ok.

Best boba around! Tried to find a place to compare with USA boba and this does!! Love it.read more

Came in for dinner. Not the best Taiwanese food I've had (outside of Taiwan) but not bad for NZ…read more Yan su ji was spot on. Liang main just so so. Chicken rice also so so. Prices are reasonable. Back in LA I'd give this 2 or 3* bit it deserves 4 for NZ.

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!

Good enough dumplings. Wouldn't say it's the best but decent enough. The ones we got were a lil…read moresoggy but flavorful. Service was not great though, barely gave us anything to eat with. My order came out wrong (which is fine bc I'll eat anything) and the server never came back to see if we needed anything else. The server also served another table that sat down after us and didn't come our way for probably 10 more minutes and rushed us. I know that's a lot of Chinese places but I wouldn't come back if they're just rude (good enough food) and there are many other options to eat nearby.

The Chilli House is outstanding! It's likely the best Asian fare Hamilton has to offer. Well, there…read moreis this one other place... But still. The food is fresh, the customer service is always excellent and the dishes are to die for. Bring yourself and your partner, your family, or a business colleague. Despite it's size, this restaurant has some big offerings. Also, note that The Chilli House has moved across the street from its original location, which is pictured on Yelp.