This was so delicious. I could not recommend a place anymore and the pork and chives dumplings and…read moresweet and spicy sauce is absolutely delicious!!!!

The hotel concierge recommended the Commercial Bay food court on the second floor. At first, we…read morewere hesitant about eating at a food court as we imagined it would be like Taco Bell, Panda Express, Burger King, etc. But it turned out to be more like a modern food hall. It's inside a commercial building with over ten vendors offering a nice mix of cuisines: Vietnamese, Malaysian, Chinese, Mediterranean, and Korean, plus a few places for juice, açaí, and matcha drinks. We decided to try Eden Noodle, mainly because it had the longest line--which usually says something about how popular (and hopefully good) the food is. We ordered the pork ribs with rice noodles and the wontons in chili oil. We chose mild, but it was still quite spicy, so next time we'll definitely go for not spicy. The ordering process was super easy. You go to one of the three kiosks, grab a pager with a number, enter your order, pay, and wait for the buzzer to go off when your food's ready--it took about 15 minutes for ours. There's plenty of seating--tables, chairs, and benches--and you often end up sharing a table with strangers. That might feel unusual for Americans, but it actually reminded me of Hong Kong, where space is limited and communal dining is the norm. Overall, portion sizes were decent for the price, and the flavors were good--just a bit spicier than expected for "mild."

Ate here for lunch and the food was very good…read more I had the beef noodle soup and kept the spice level to medium. Good value and very tasty. Medium gives a nice spice but doesn't overpower the taste. The beef was tender and the noodles were good

Nearby pizza place was closed so we pivoted to noodles. Turned out to be a great decision. Yummy…read morenoodles served fresh and hot with bok choy cooked to perfection. Classic Kung Pao was great also.

Got pork done noodles. Pork had lots of pure Fat attached…read more Noodles ok. Very hot broth

Saw this on Yelp and it was in the hotel so when we had to go get food ASAP, I made it my mission…read moreto find Yong's. It's the bottom level of the Atrium on Elliott. Lots of options, but I ended up getting the egg and tomato noodle, which is my go to. Sauce was decent, and the noodles were pretty good. I also got some of the cold sides, which were my vegetable component, but they were super salty. Yikes. Overall, glad I found this spot. If you're in the area, worth checking out.

This is my favourite place for a cheap dinner in Auckland…read more No it's nothing fancy inside (although the tables are cool), and no the staff aren't super attentive.... but for the price I think it is almost impossible to beat it. The menu is huge and there is heaps of choice. The fact that they hand make the noodles is great. Everything is reasonably priced, and the servings are enormous. The lamb Xinxiang noodles would be high up on my list of favourite all time dinners! Best noodles ever.

Friends selected this place for an early dinner during my recent visit to Auckland, specifically…read morecharging me to order dishes they'd never had before. Having lived for a long time in China I felt up to the task, but was not sure how a restaurant with a somewhat corny name would perform. On arrival I was put at ease by the exclusively Chinese clientele and the Mandarin-speaking young staff, who didn't bat an eye at my speaking with them in Chinese. Though there was no seating available in the main dining room, seats were available upstairs so we sent up there. Decor-wise, the place is a bit lacking, but in a way that adds to the atmosphere. The menu is the attraction anyway, and it is extensive. Since the chef is a member of China's Muslim minority Hui nationality, there is no pork on the menu, but there is lamb aplenty. And being a northern-style restaurant there are loads of wheat-based dishes (noodles and dumplings) rather than rice. Our order consisted of the following: an order of pan-fried lamb-fennel dumplings （羊肉茴香锅贴）; cleaver-sliced noodles with beef (刀削牛肉面)）; eggplant with garlic sauce (鱼香茄子）; peanuts in vinegar (醋泡花生）; and one each of the lamb and beef Chinese "burgers" (肉夹馍）. We had hoped to order lamb kebabs as well, but they were out (and while I'd have loved to have had the chicken gizzard kebab, my friends insisted on no offal, and there is a minimum of five kebabs per order). The only slight disappointment was the beef "burger", since the meat was a bit dry, and the vinegar peanuts were not as punchy as I like, but the other dishes were spot-on. And the prices are very reasonable so you can afford to try new things without a budgetary concern.

Hole in the wall establishment run by what looks like a husband and wife. Comfortable seating for…read moremaybe 24-28. Takoyaki - it's good says dbp. - perfect (6) spheres Spicy ramen - Comes in hot no need for extra spice - deep smoky flavor - mash your own sesame seeds is a nice touch Tonkotsu shoyu ramen - plain flavor feels under developed - wifey says it's homey - kinda grows on you as you eat it Mukashi traditional soy ramen - best in show - clean Miso taste - added corn bc I love the crunch Tonkotsu paitan salt ramen -

Metro rated it as one of the best Ramen houses in Auckland or perhaps it's on the top 50 cheap…read moreeats. Regardless which one it sways towards, it does live up to its reputation. It's not brilliant because I guess you only get that in Japan I suppose but compared to Mentatz (on High Street) and Tanpopo (Anazc Ave) it's good. It's also famously nestled between a few well known Symonds St eateries namely Ginas which is a funny and loud Italian restaurant, a top end Japanese eatery which I can't remember the name of, a well known Sushi eatery and also a cheap and cheerful Thai dining house. So you assume that there's plenty of competition about! First time I rolled in I ordered a Giyoyaki Ramen (fish and pork broth and probably spelt wrong) and it was delicious. The broth is probably the most important part of Ramen and it was rich and creamy. Some may argue otherwise that it's each individual part that gives the rise to the whole Ramen. But I say broth. For me it was a little tad on the small side as I was super hungry but everything is fine, a little short on the extra condiments as I usually like a bit of bamboo shoots. Second time I went I had a spicy ramen. I had a good look at the menu and was pleasantly surprised to discover that you can make it large for an extra $1. So I went with that and it totally filled me up. Go get your Ramen Fix there!

This is the fastest, freshest, tastiest and best value for money food you will find in the CBD. I…read morethink the Shortland St store has student specials, which is a massive bonus, and All the staff are super energetic and lovely. Still going strong at 9.30pm shows that the customers just keep coming back for food time and time again. I'll definitely be back in the near future. I used to frequent this place a couple of years ago with my boyfriend at the time. Then when when we broke up, I just stopped coming here. Well tonight I realised that was a massive mistake (much like the ex ;P). I highly recommend that everyone comes here. Especially with their witty ads, not to mention that their takeaway boxes have the owners face plastered on them and he looks like he's the happiest guy in the world. :D Kudos to these guys.

Wok 'n' Noodle is a popular local lunch spot near my work you can order ahead online or just turn…read moreup - dine in or takeaway. It's Korean owned but the menu covers a wide range of Asian cuisines with curries, noodles, stir fries and rice dishes. I'm a fan of the Caveman menu items with dishes high on vegetables, some meat and carb free, sugar free and oil free. It's nothing flash inside but it's clean, there's an outdoors too on a nice day and the service is run to precision. You can have a wine or beer with your meal. Prices are good and the portions generous! Give it a try.

This restaurant is located on Dominion road among dozens of other Asian restaurants. The area…read morereminds me of a scaled down version of Canal Street in NYC or any other China town in any major city. The restaurant is all about food, the decor is cafeteria style they are not in business to wow you with decor, or fancy lights, in my travels these places tend have the best tasting foods. When our party of 6 walked into the restaurant I was immediately struck by how small this space was and worried we would not be able to dine here. The room is basically a 12 x 14 with 12 small tables and 10 of them were occupied. Somehow the ladies in there rallied together like an F1 pit crew and stools and chairs showed up and tables were slapped together efficiently and we all sat down in under 3 minutes. We ordered: Shanghai cabbage with garlic Spicy fried rice Steamed rice Sweet and sour pork Spicy fried Squid Corn soup Pan fried dumplings Fried soft shell crab Everything was excellent, the food came out fast and very hot and very tasty. I would definitely go back to this location.

to be honest - what made spicy house amazing was the fact they were open until 4am over the…read moreweekend. Now, you guessed it - they close at about 10:30pm. All the reviews you'll see are from 5-10 years ago - when spicy house had these opening hours. Please save your money and don't be fooled. Not worth it!!!l

Fresh noodles and delicious with the spicy flavoring. Pretty much what you'd expect from a Chinese…read morerestaurant in terms of everything else. Should be more popular than it is. Dinner * A1 Traditional Beef Noodle Soup (Excellent)

Service was quick and the bowls were a bargain! I got the minced pork bowl which could have easily…read morebeen lunch and dinner for 16 NZD! Wife got the beef soup which came out with a heap of beef bones. Neither of us could finish our bowls!

THIS PLACE IS HEAVEN. The only downside is I didn't discover it sooner…read more The restaurant is trendy and modern inside, great for a date or a casual catch up with a friend. They have drinks on special, the night I went our choices were Orion beer or a prosseco brut. I got the sparkling and my partner ordered a beer. We were seated at a high table with bar stools, which isn't usually my cup of tea but we were by the window which meant great lighting and fabulous people watching. The server took our order as soon as we snapped our menus shut and brought us drinks super quickly. I ordered the veggie ramen, after asking if it was vegan and the server saying he "thinks so." Hoping that meant yes. He did tell me the noodles were made out of wheat, which added another tally to my list of people in New Zealand who think vegan is the same as gluten free (I LOVE BREAD, PEOPLE!!). The ramen came out very quickly as well and holy SH*T IT IS AMAZING. The broth is rich and slightly spicy and so flavourful, the noodles were cooked to perfection and squishy and hearty, and the combination of cabbage, seaweed, and whatever that other green veg was made it just over the top incredible. I ate my ramen before I even finished my drink, which really says something. By the time we left, bellies full and sloshing, I had ramen juice all over my white dress and a huge, fat kid smile plastered on my face. The total for my partner and I's meals came to $50, which is absurdly cheap in Auckland. Cheers to that!! Ps my partner had a seafood ramen and loved his as well.

Zool Zool is a modern ramen bar with a killer whisky list to boot. Ever since Uni I've been a huge…read moreramen fan so I am stoked this trend is finally hitting NZ shores. We came here recently for dinner with a group (note. They don't take reservations) and were luckily able to grab a few tables upstairs before the dinner rush. A few of us arrived early and were ravenous so ordered some edamame (spicy) and takoyaki to start. The edamame came in a large brown paper bar covered in spice. A cool idea, but ours were overcooked and in need of a good sprinkling of salt. The takoyaki on the other hand, came with a generous garnish of dancing bonita flakes and were light and crispy - delicious! On the recommendation of the waiter I ordered miso ramen for my main and a karaage chicken to share. It was way too much food but if there's fried chicken involved, I've got to try it. Back to the ramen, the flavour was more refined that others I've tried but still really well balanced and meaty. The noodles were perfectly cooked but I have to agree with Milly H, it was missing a few garnishes that I've come to expect. The Karaage was, in my mind, perfect. Light & crunchy on the outside, perfectly cooked, moist chicken on the inside - highly recommend. The service was friendly albeit a bit patchy. It seems like they don't have sections and because about half the seating is upstairs you have to grab a waiter while you can before they disappear below. There were lot's of loud "excuse me" 's from different table trying to get the waiter's attention. Zool Zool have only just opened and are probably still trying to iron out some kinks. I plan of heading back there when the weather cools down. There's no outdoor seating and ramen + AKL humidity is not my favourite combo.

Unique Thai restaurant with great Northern Thai dishes that hit the spot on a cold wintry day. The…read morefood was quite authentic with a range of different styles to choose from, salad, curry, ribs and Noodles. The whole ambiance of the restaurant had a great relaxed vibe, almost an old school canteen feel. I ordered the Ribs and a salad, way too much food the serving sizes are generous for the $$$, and will be back for the ribs sometime soon...

After doing some mundane shopping in the dominion rd area my tummy asked what's for lunch ?…read moreRemembering that Kiss Kiss had opened close by I decided to try my luck . And what luck it was ! In the pouring rain I snagged a carpark just outside , with the parking gods being in my favour I was hoping the cool hip restaurant gods were on the same jam . And they were ! The place was busy enough but when I spied a table complete with papers I made a beeline for it . Seated and coffee orders taken , I had mentally prepared myself for a long wait but this was not going to be the case today . I went for the crispy rice salad with Thai sausage and fried egg , it was good extremely good being the operative word . The right amount of herbs and lemongrass to crunchy crispy rice I could've eaten this all day ! Again like Rebecca S mentioned there are beautiful treats at the counter and I'm sadly having buyers remorse for not getting one to bring home and scoff later . Does this place tick all the boxes of a new and interesting brunch place ? Hellla yes ! Am I going back ? fo sho ! Any bad points ? Nah .