It is a bit difficult to find a good yum char place in Auckland these days, but Pearl Garden is above average in the yum char scene in Auckland - I would rate them the best in the local area!
🥟I never done an epic yumcha shot before and last weekend my wish came true! Thanks to our lovely foodie friends we got to not only enjoy some high quality yumcha at @pearlgardennz but also take some epic yumcha shots for the first time! The table we had wasn't the biggest but we sure got loads of food to binge on🤤. We loved their dumplings selection including Spinach Dumpling (菠菜饺), Prawn Dumpling (虾饺)and Coriander Dumpling😱(香菜饺). The Coriander one was not as bad as we thought with only a slight hint of coriander.
Their Prawn Cracker was one of our favorites with loads of prawn inside and super crispy on the outside. 🍮 Bun was super soft and fluffy, kinda wish the filling was more runny than it was. Steam BBQ Pork Rice Rolls (叉烧肠粉) was delish with good amount of fillings. We can't wait to come back again!
My favourite Chinese restaurant for over 20 years Great to see you back
Mike Moore
Everything I had today was authentic and fresh. My favorites are the shrimp steamed vermicelli rolls and salted egg yolk buns. The shrimp vermicelli rolls were soft but bouncy, with large shrimp patties throughout, the highlight was how much shrimp there was wrapped inside. The Bun filling was gooey, sweet, and savory all at the same time and there were crunchy sugar pieces to add extra texture.
I came during the lockdown and although service was a bit slow (understandable) the service was great, very friendly and helpful!
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Thought we’d pop in for a well deserved yum cha date with mum, and we were seated quickly (tho this was just after 1pm) amongst a fairly cluttered room laden with tables but a busy and homey setting perfect for yum cha chats. We got the classics of course, but I do have to say everything was presented very well, very glossy and fresh looking, everything tasted very delectable and up to standard, quickly surpassing my expectations. Highlights were the classics of course (chicken feet, spare ribs), beef tendon(?) was done so tenderly, it lived up to its name 😉. I was very pleased with the service and food, however wish I could’ve seen more variety. Otherwise I really enjoyed my time. There is one thing I’d like to point out; both me and my mum became terribly thirsty after, to the point it was unbearable and we physically had to go and buy some drinks from countdown. My mum proposed this could be due to the heavy amounts of msg present in our meals-so beware if you’re not a fan of msg and it’s controversy it carries. I definitely would’ve considered going back if I’m ever around new market again craving yum cha, however I think I’d still pick other places over this due to the after effects of the dish.
Very quaint decor. A decent place to have dim sums at late night. They serve till 10pm but only accept order food and steam style dim sums(all $7.5) at night. Will have more choices and cheaper rates in day time(from $5.5). The chrysanthemums tea we ordered charged $2.5 each person.
Very casual and friendly staffs.
Dim sum I tried last night was okay. Maybe chef was hurried home and made them in rush which I can understand because it was 9:20 already.
The service was good — it was a slow start but the food was worth the wait. Will definitely come back again.
Beautiful interior, lovely location too! The cutleries are just so antique and rustic. Dim sums were huge in size, they taste pretty authentic as well! Definitely coming back again!
Yum char was nice!! Often came hot / fresh. I recommend the Prawn toast, sao mai and hargow plus black sesame balls to finish! Came to about $28ish dollars including tea. A nice treat, definitely Abit pricey but relatively less so compared to Grand Park and some other dim sums I've been too. Sorry for the small photos, I ate them all xD haha - lovely lunch. Service was decent, younger staff were less pushy to getting u to buy more compared to older staff. This other older lady tho helped me out with my order by telling me not to get the squid etc - dishes such as those she said r not worth it as prices can go up to $20 per small portioned plate. Best to stick with dimsum only!! As at least the prices r more transparent :)
Had dinner here. We ordered 2 claypots (tofu, eggplant), sizzling beef and roast duck. Everything was so delicious! Portions were large and filling. Our family loved it! Prices are on the higher end but definitely worth it. Will be back again.
The dim sum here is great. Loved their bbq pork buns and pineapple buns, both were fluff and of good quality. Wouldn't recommend their roast duck, will instead order more dim sum dishes next time. Customer service isn't great and the dishes are a bit pricey, but still 5 stars as it's the best dim sum place in Auckland.
November 2022: Took parents here as they never been to this restaurant before. With paper menu, pricing is much more transparent. Food was good; although a prawn dumpling kinda tasted like it had a bit of detergent in it? The food arrives quite quickly. Staff present at the time were nice... 3 stars.
January 2023: Much improved. Went here on weekend with 10 others and we paid $30each which was reasonable. I enjoyed all the dumplings, prawn on toast, sticky rice, and desserts. Everything is delicious. Just teapot needs to be filled up more often. 4 stars
Quality restaurant for Yum Cha in Newmarket. We come often as a team for lunch. They have a good variety on offer and the custard buns are a must if you have a sweet tooth. It's recommended to book ahead, as they always seem to be busy. Service is always excellent. Edit: Prices have gone up significantly, service not so much
Dined here & ordered for take away. Great experience either or food is always top notch!
My family were able to get a taste of some of my fave dishes from here.
Shao Mai,
steam beef balls with fu jung, prawn dumplings,
Custard buns
Egg tarts
Pan fry dry shrimp rice roll
Steamed pork spare ribs
And the feedback was great! Thank you Peter and the team here for providing great food and service.
We came from Hong Kong and we want to say it’s so good and even better than many of the dim sum places in Hong Kong!
We traveled to NZ for vacation and saw many good reviews online for this place so we wanted to try how authentic the dim sum in Auckland can be. And it didn’t disappoint! We ordered turnip cake, siu mai, bbq pork rice roll, prawn toast, tripe. And everything tasted amazingly delicious. The ingredients were fresh and the portion was large! I had never seen a prawn toast with so much prawn paste! The price was very reasonable and we were very happy having such good quality and traditional dim sum while away from home.
Had yum cha here not too long ago. There was a crowd but not overly crowded. Sitting arrangement was good and spacious. It was comfortable. Service was as expected. We enjoyed the food. It was a good place for yum cha. If you are keen on yum cha you may like to pay this restaurant a visit.
Pearl Garden Yum Cha in Newmarket, Auckland, deserves an enthusiastic 5-star rating! From the moment we stepped in, we were treated to impeccable service by a friendly and attentive staff. The variety of dim sum and dumplings they offer is simply exceptional, bursting with flavors that attest to the quality of ingredients used. What truly stood out was their extensive tea menu, which perfectly complemented the meal. We can't wait to return for more delectable dishes and delightful moments!
THE BEST Yumcha ever!🥠🍜🍤🥢
We ordered a variety of different dimsum, sticky rice and vegeterian spring rolls. Soooo yum. Highly recommend 👌
Delicious yum char! With friendly service. The setup reminds me of dim sum places from South East Asia. From the hipster streets of Newmarket to Hong Kong - you are transported instantly when you enter Pearl garden Restaurant.
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