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    Xuxu Dumpling Bar

    3.9 (41 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Xuxu Dumpling Bar
    Randy T.

    Xuxu has quite a selection of drinks to choose from. We enjoyed them, but trying to get another one was hard. The waitstaff was busy and didn't always come around to our table, so I feel like I had to get someone else to help us rather than our waiter. Food was really good and tasted fresh. I would recommend this place, just have to be patient with the slow pace of service.

    Prawn dumplings
    Katie L.

    So I had a plan to visit Xuxu and went online to check their menu. This is what I do sometimes to get pre-excited before I visit restaurants. Jesus. I could not read their menu. They have used Arabic serif font in a 6 pt size. Okay, not a great start. I will just have to read it there. When I arrived, it was totally different to what I thought it would be like. Tiny but cozy atmosphere was extended to its front yard where we settled. We started with some cocktails which included Xuxulicious (18) which were all amazing (thankfully they used a readable font on their actual menu). These cocktails were designed to my liking of being sweet and fruity. The last cocktail left me a bit confused as the mix of Jack Daniel and watermelon had two dominant flavours. Plus I could not sip through the roughly grinded watermelon with my tiny straw. Bummer. We ordered small dishes such as Chili & ginger fish skewers (12) and the waitress asked us if we wanted to order an extra skewer as the dish only has 3 on it. How nice. The fish was soft and full of flavours. We moved onto the Shrimp dumplings (10) which was quite unique. The skin was rubbery rather than floury, but soft in the mouth. There was crisply sprinkle of some sort which added enjoyment to the dish too. Our last choice wasn't as nice as the other two. Beef & apple on shrimp rice crackers were very hard to eat and I didn't find anything interesting there. Ginger flavour was too strong which made others a bit tasteless.

    Pork bun
    Tanya Q.

    If there's one thing I love about Xuxu its the table service , having expertly poured drinks brought to your table by hip young staff who gladly let you get your drank on ! With a quality wine and beer menu and choice cocktail options you'll want to keep this discreet bar the secret it is . On to the dumplings , not your usual steamed to buggery yum Cha abominations these dumplings are perfect one bite size so you can still keep up the big deep and meaningfuls that cocktails seem to imbibe you with . A huge fan of this bar , can't wait to go back .

    Courtney E.

    Xuxu is the little sister to Cafe Hanoi across the road. The newly modern dumpling bar serves two great combinations, dumplings and cocktails. To be honest, I am a bit of a dumpling snob. Im at yum char either every second week but my expectations are high due to the traditional Chinese dumplings my grandma makes. Xuxu combines modern with traditional, offering your classic dumplings such as the har gau (prawn dumpling) but tries to modernise the menu with beef short rib dumplings also on offer. To be honest, these dumplings just don't hit the mark. Most of the time the filling is satisfying and its the wrapper that you judge. The wrapper just weren't soft and moist enough. They weren't thin enough either and on the corners of some, they were dry. The only dumplings i enjoyed for the filling were the spinach and cabbage momo. They had flavour and juice. It was sad to say the other dumplings, just were dry. They lacked moisture and that balance of flavours that one has at yum char. The dumplings are just not traditional and the fusion doesn't work. Its a shame because the fit out of the bar is relaxed and trendy. The service is friendly. To be honest, go for the cocktails because they were amazing, quite expensive but they are worth the pennies. Rating Food: 5/10 Service: 8/10 Value for Money: Good Cnr of Galway Street and Commerce Street, Auckland Central. Opening Hours: Mon-Tues 4pm-Late Weds-Fri 12pm-Late Sat 5pm-Late

    Kathryn H.

    Really great spot- nice environment and patio area. All of our dumplings were delicious- and are very reasonably priced for the amount of food that you get! The cocktails are also delicious (try the rosemary margarita). For dessert, the chocolate buns were soo good- filled with dark chocolate. Highly recommend XuXu!

    Xuxu does the most amazing Passionfruit Mojito!
    Georgie B.

    Cocktails, Dumplings and Dessert. Three of my favourite things. And three things that you will find at Xuxu Dumpling & Bar, making it one of my favourite eateries in the city. I have been frequenting Xuxu numerous times over the years, and each time, I struggle to find something negative to say about it. The service is consistently good, their cocktails and food are fantastic and the atmosphere is always buzzing. Xuxu also serves one of my favourite drinks in the CBD - a virgin passionfruit mojito. It is sweet, refreshing and the perfect accompaniment to plates of never ending dumplings. They also have a great cocktail list, along with a selection of beer, wine and cider. But, the main stand out is of course, their handmade dumplings. They are light, full of flavour and trust me, you will want to order one of everything! My favourite include the Prawn Har Gao (with ginger, onion and garlic), Chicken potstickers (fried dumplings with shiitake mushroom), Beef & Cabbage (with onion, ginger and garlic) and for extras, their sticky and spicy Pork Steamed Buns. And don't leave without trying their dessert dumplings. There are two options - custard apple or banoffee, my favourite being the latter. What could be more satisfying then soft banana and a rich oozing caramel sauce inside a dumpling? Absolutely nothing. Xuxu, in my view, is one of Auckland's hidden gems. Head here for pre-dinner cocktails, a dumpling feast or for something sweet to end a fabulous night.

    Amazing interiors at Xuxu
    Tracey C.

    Xuxu is a little cocktail bar nestled on the corner of Commerce and Galway Streets, it is the perfect place to finish off your evening or begin one. Inspired by the flavours of Vietnam and South East Asia is a small menu of light plates to enjoy with an extensive drinks menu. The service is always friendly and often complementary roasted nuts accompany your drinks. In particular I really enjoy the fresh tea here, the outdoor seated area is quite lovely too, a nice place to sit and relax after dark. The interiors are worth mentioning, bamboo printed walls and exquisite stained glass lights, you must check out the toilets, they were not forgotten! Open from 3pm onwards, often I go here often for coffee. Xuxu serve up Allpress and you can enjoy it in the relaxed atmosphere amongst the bustle Britomart.

    Julie D.

    Cocktails were delicious! Dumplings were delicious! Service was great. We were only in Auckland for a couple of days and were very pleased that we stopped in to Xuxu's. Couldn't have asked for a better ambiance and experience. Thanks!

    We were sent across the road to Xuxu upon waiting for table from the nearby Cafe Hanoi. The two seem to have a mutual understanding (or even business relation) to accomodate customers when the Cafe is teeming with waiting patrons. We enjoyed a range of nibbles and ironically we were waiting for the first to arrive when our table was ready. The beef skewers were delicious, followed by prawns wrapped in a leaf from the mint family, which ultimately was a tad overpowering (feeling a bit like a koala). This was followed by another leafy surprise, which was much nicer this time - a pork meatball wrapped in cos lettuce. We had a few rounds of drinks also, with a few beers on the menu I had never heard of before. I went for the Monsoon Original Pilsner from Canterbury which was very nice and full of flavour. I ordered the Xuxulicious next, which if my memory serves me correctly had chili-infused gin, as well as cucumber and pineapple - very refreshing and tasty. We then made our way to Cafe Hanoi, to do it all over again.

    Great, dark and cozy bar with great drinks ...
    Mimi K.

    Ok so I love a good dumpling but sadly didn't find it here. We had the fish dumpling which was bland, chicken potstickers ... Not too bad, prawn which was watery and flavourless .. Oh and the water chestnut and spinach which were doughy and totally uneatable. Ups to them they took the last one of the bill. We had the Hawkes bay Pilsner to drink and that was yummy but we ordered another and got sick of waiting for it to arrive. We found the staff not very attentive ... They were busy but polishing glasses and not actually hosting the diners?? Won't be back.

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