Their yum char was just average but their dinner dishes were delicious. Took my friends here and they loved it. The fish dish was tasty and we loved the lemon chicken.
We always come here on weekend morning to have yum cha. The dim sum are delicious. The porridge was specially made, which are so yummy. I like the beef porridge. The price is average level compared with other yum cha. Can’t wait to go next time.
If you think Yum-Char then this is place to have it. Being able to have Yum-Char for dinner here is big plus. Food tastes delicious and it’s great being able to pick from dishes rotating through the restaurant (on trolleys pushed by staff). Apart from being a little out of the CBD and no real free car parking the only downfall to this place is a lot of the staff being a bit rude and moody. But I will admit it’s probably one of the least rudest Yum-Char restaurants in town.
I've been here several times. Still remember few years ago they had 30% off discount if you're dining yum char between 3 - 5 pm, however I believe this is no longer available.
Favorite dishes: Pork Siu Mai, Prawn Dumplings, BBQ Pork Buns, Won Ton Soup, Prawn soup, Chicken feet
Un-favorite dishes: All duck dishes, sweet and sour pork
Overall the food tastes quite nice, some dishes are quite over priced - e.g. the bok choy.
Last night we want some nice live seafood. So we decided to go Chinese restaurant for dinner. I like this restaurant when it’s not too busy because staff can look after and serve us well and no pressure. I came to this restaurant 3 times already within one month. We like service and food here.
This place was surprisingly quiet when we came over for lunch at 12nn but not for long, after 10 minutes all tables are full. This was my first visit and will definitely come back to try their other dishes. We had char siu pao, chicken feet, pork ribs, pork siu mai, spinach & prawns dumpling, carrot cake, egg tart and black sesame balls. The food is good and tasty but may be on a pricey side but their location is very convenient that it will be hard to ignore to try them out.
This restaurant isn't like a normal yum Cha place where they bring every single dish available on carts and offer it to you. Some dishes aren't available and you have to personally order them which I thought was weird. The food itself came out fast and they had authentic Chinese dishes. It's a little pricier than other yumcha but the location is quite handy.
Have heard great things about China Yum Char, so decided to come here for dinner last night and was not disappointed! The restaurant is well staffed and they are very friendly and professional (they exceed staff in other Yum Cha places I have been to). It's a clean, modern and spacious ambience which is nice to dine in.
We ordered Honey Lemon Chicken, which was super delicious and crunchy. The combination fried rice was exactly what you would expect, and pork dumplings were really big.
The only thing for me that stopped me giving a 5, is that their BYO fee is a little high, and some dishes could be priced a little cheaper.
I will definitely be back to try out the Yum Cha!
Came here 11 am for yum cha. Good service, decent value, great food. Highlight been the BBQ pork but all dishes are pretty good. Would definitely recommend to others.
My favourite yum char place in Auckland. I am from Hong Kong and I am particular with my dim sum.
The Sui Mai, Prawn dumplings, XO sauce radish cake, Prawn spring rolls, beef rice rolls and black pepper intestine are the dishes we order each time- quality of those are consistent. I am not going to say they don't add MSG into their food, but it is definitely less because there isn't that nasty taste in my mouth and I am never thirsty after.
This place is clean and has a good ambience, unlike some of the other restaurants where you feel like you are being rushed all the time.
To improve: I would really appreciate if the dim sum lady can start wearing a mask to stop spit from potentially getting onto the food.
Didn’t know until recently this restaurant does all day yum cha instead of the usual 2 o’clock cut off time at other yum cha restaurants☝🏼. When a yum cha crazy friend’s birthday was coming up and we were planning to catch up for dinner, you know where we would be going😋. All the dim sum dishes are made to order during dinner seating at this place. Service was great and the food was delicious.
Especially loved their Xiaolongbao, the broth-filled Shanghainese steamed pork dumplings (aka ‘soup dumplings’). The wrapper was thin and delicate, the pork was smooth and soft & the broth inside was amazingly fragrant❣️The art to eat this is to first create a small tear in the wrapping to let the steam out, then quickly suck the soup out before gorging the rest. Don’t burn yourself❗️
We also ordered the Egg Custard Bun - those soft and almost too-adorable-to-eat steamed piggy buns. They are so...good & my friend loved it😊. While it’s unknown which dim sum maker first had the bright idea of making these adorable buns, aren’t these just the cutest things ever❓
Great place for lunch. Usually not too busy and food comes out quickly. Great range and very delicious. Will definitely be back, the wait staff are so friendly and attentive too!
Wonderful dim sum selection, flavors and aromas. The beef tripe, chives dumplings, sticky rice (wrapped in lotus leaves "Lo Mai Gai") and beef ribs are incredible...as delicious as the food we enjoyed while living in Hong Kong. You'll love the friendly staff and definitely want to meet Shannon and Boris. Thank you China restaurant for a wonderful culinary experience.
The yum char was delicious, service was fast and friendly. The banquet meal for 2 people was $38 including wine, a plentiful selection of dishes including pork, prawn and duck.Highly recommend the dumplings, duck pancakes and ice-cream balls!
Great place for Yumcha. Everything is great cannot complaint much. Good food service is great. Rest is busy too. Hence a 5 star.
I eat here regularly with friends. I love the black sesame balls, ice cream balls, custard tarts for my desserts and there is just so much to choose from for the savoury palate.
Very central position in downtown Auckland and on average costs between $20 - $25.
Photo is of a custard steam bun. Another sweet treat
The turnip cake was kinda off. The rest of the food was amazing though. Would come back again and defs reccomend for anyone wanting to try Chinese yum cha. 👏
WOW...the dim sum here is on par with the dim sum we'd enjoyed in Hong Kong...we've already come here twice already within a week!
Decent chinese restaurant at dinner. Service was average.
Noodles are good. Chasiu taste great. Tom Yam could do some improvement but it still okay.
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