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!

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.

We came here to try a few Taiwanese dishes and we were only impressed by their beef Noodle soup…read moredish. The noodles were perfect and the soup is thoroughly seasoned. I wish they use better quality beef. It's located at second level and looks like a husband and wife operation. We'd definitely come back for their beef Noodle.

Not impressed with the food and service. No service. Food took very long time to be arrived…read more Ordered mince noodles. It came totally different from the pic shown on the menu. There was no mince nor veggies. Only noodle in luke warm soup in my bowl. Not recomended.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

J's is definitely a favourite place for pearl milk tea in Auckland (boba/tapioca, whatever term you…read moreprefer). Was mostly Taiwanese owned and operated when it first opened so its authenticity is guaranteed but the staff seem to be a mix now, however still just as good! Great range of drinks, toppings and food here! Indoor decor is comfortable, great for small groups. Not good for large groups though; small store and the largest group you can comfortably have in there is probably around 8. They play (mostly) asian music videos.

I'm quite like this place .... Bubble tea really good nice taste ,different flour u can choose .u…read morecan with u friends chatting here that's nice.