Chinese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Auckland Central

The Candy Shop

88/100 (1856 ratings)

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"Nice and cozy seating. Amazing looking dishes and super tasty. We ordered Gochujang kfc and Dolsot bibimbap (v) and lychee mai tai. Couldnt finish..."

Shruti Gudadhe

"Had a lovely experience here at the Candy Shop, heard so much about this restaurant and certainly not overrated. Great menu choices and love the..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Been here a few times, it's always busy. Food is always yummy. Good portion size. Good service. Would recommend for brunch. Still yet to try dinner..."

Michelle. N

"Came here friday evening with my boyfriend, the shop was not crowded at all. The atmosphere was great. Amazing food, got the polenta chips and kfc..."

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"I've been a few times now and it's always a great experience. The Eggs Benedict with bacon is divine. Lovely hot chocolate..."

Mark Furlong

"Had the seaweed kalguksu which was delicious! The broth was so creamy and rich but a tad on the salty side. Also had the polenta chips - not..."

Teresa

"A very good cafe with cute decor and good food. Egg Benedictine’s with salmon was a surprise. Expected a small piece of salmon but instead was..."

Bhoopika

"Awesome evening with a booking for 28 for my birthday. Stunning food, service and atmosphere. Everyone had a great night .. nothing was a problem..."

Jobu08

"𝑬𝒈𝒈𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑮𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒋𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒚:..."

FoodiesTable

"First time having batch brew coffee and very..."

Eatateeaten

"One of the best Old Fashioned cocktails my partner and I have had. Perry was fantastic and very personable to interact with. We will definitely be..."

Colton Randall

"Oh my god, THE BEST CREME BRÛLÉE IVE EVER HAD!! Honestly not joking I dream about this Creme Brûlée it is actually so perfect 🤣 I really..."

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"Clam & Scampi 🍝Spaghettini from @thecandyshopnz lunch menu, it’s so fragrant and cooked perfectly al dente 💯 one of the best pastas I’ve..."

Pandadrools

"The Candy Shop has been recommended to me countless times. Countless. Given its proximity I'm surprised it took me this long to give it a shot...."

Amindha Fernando

"The Matcha Pancakes were absolutely delicious, you didn’t need to use a lot of maple syrup because they were so tasty on their own especially with..."

Jess

"they don't have a very big menu but won't bea problem cause food was pretty amazing. Services was quick and food came out quick! can't..."

GNUEL

"一家在Newmarket的网红cafe.(至少我觉得是)环境简约自然，顾客非常享受在这里用餐，适合聊天装bi。菜单是Asian..."

Jeffrey Sham

"Wow! I’m gonna put it out there and say top 3 burgers in my life! And I’ve had a lot!!! God it was good! As was the polenta fries. My friends all..."

Chan Can Eat

"Started with the polenta chips - thin crispy outer layer with soft and smooth potato inside topped with cheese and truffle oil mmmm. Followed this up..."

J Eats

"Really nice food, fast and friendly service! Would recommend trying dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Was really nice however the area is quite..."

Reema Singh

"I’ve been here twice for lunch and dinner, and both times I was not disappointed. My personal favourites are the vegan bibimbap and pumpkin salad...."

Rashmeen Sandhu

"Been here a few times for lunch when I used to work in newmarket, food are amazing , but my favourite has to be their green tea latte ! The best I..."

May Hung

"I HIGHLY recommend the creamy mushrooms. Perfect balance between savoury and sweet. Polenta chips was served piping hot with lots of cheese. Omelette..."

Ben Fong

"Food is beautifully presented on the plate. The matcha pancake has got an optimum sweetness and the special maple syrup along with the cream..."

Helcee

"Can’t stop, won’t stop eating Candy Shops fried chicken!We got the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), for $39, platter between two of us and it was..."

Emma S

"I found the food at Candy Shop fairly underwhelming given all the good things I'd heard about it. The katsu sando was not as good as I was hoping..."

Greg Potter

"Beautiful flavours sauces and technique. Well matched and perfect on the pallet. Very impressed with the chef that came up with the menu...."

Tony Ma

"A good place to hang out with friends. Matcha latte and kfc are super super good which I highly recommend. Service was also good as well. Definitely..."

Xjrszzclp

"I’ve been recommended Candy Shop for the LONGEST time, and it definitely did not disappoint! I came here for a super late lunch, so the place..."

Louise

"I came to The Candy Shop with my friends for lunch. Firstly, I love the atmosphere and decoration of the cafe, there were outdoor/indoor seatings and..."

Sharon Louie

"Absolutely five star. Friendly staff and nice service, food quality is perfect, price is good too. Love this..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Really Good food! Service is excellent. Everyone was super friendly to us. 10/10 would come back..."

Ben

"One of my favoirite cafe in the newmarket. friendly staff and beautiful decor.Food is nice and nice..."

Chelsey

"This place is amazing!Their pancakes are so pretty and I loved them! Food came out quick and staff were kind and..."

Candice Stewart

"Love love the combination of chicken and ddokbokki! And I forgot a photo but the Hotteok dessert was..."

Dianne

"Went for a sunday brunch with my sister. We ordered the chicken burger and lord toast, both dishes were absolutely amazing. The place was busy but we..."

Kat Santos

"I had heard A LOT about Candy Shop in Newmarket. I went for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe was quite busy but got seated straight..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Went there at a friend's recommendation for dinner- really really enjoyed it! Got the KFC (spicy version), waffle fries and lava cake. Mind blowing..."

Pooja Shenoy

"⁣Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗⁣Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑⁣Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕⁣Recommend:..."

Mon.

"Lunch during the weekday and it wasnt too busy around 1pm. The food was amazing, so much flavour yet not overpowering! Definitely recommend the..."

Candy

"Had lunch here with friends on a Wednesday, the place was busy but we managed to quickly get a seat. Staff were good. And the food arrived pretty..."

Samantha Badilles

"Such a cute little cafe in Newmarket. They have amazing variety on their menu, offering different options to your typical cafes. Definitely popular,..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Heads up: Long story ahead.Growing up as a kiwi-asian had it's struggles, especially during lunch breaks in primary school. I wasn't..."

Sammy

"really good food in such a pretty place.polenta chips are fluffy and chunky, soft shell baos were so crispy. but the favourite is their..."

GS

"Their KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) is the best fried chicken in town. Insanely good. Great service, consistently awesome food, real good hot..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"This is a nice little hidden gem in New Market. The food is more on the pricey side but none the less it tasted great. The Candy Shop definitely has..."

Aj Maglaqui

"All the food we ordered was amazing! The waffle fries are a must try and service is top notch. A little pricey but well worth what you pay..."

Anitha Narayan

"This is one of my favourite places in Auckland to get breakfast. The mushrooms are out of this world! The staff are always friendly. The wait time..."

Aucklandcityfood

"This place is absolutely amazing and has never let me down. I am never disappointed by them regardless of service, cleanliness, quality of..."

Derek Cheung

"A big fan of this cafe, been here numerous times and never get enough of it. Coffee always great, food is good, especially loved the Korean inspired..."

Carmen

"☕️☕️☕️❤️ Apparently the review needs to be 140 characters long. It’s amazing how Zomato nowadays dictates the rules of..."

Francesco Delogu

"nice decorated place with open kitchen, coffee is always good. Match scone is amazing. Lord toast was nice combination of vegetables and eggs, it..."

JunYong Lin

"Successful korean-western fusion menu well worth its price. Green juice was a favourite. Lovely brunch atmosphere in a pretty Newmarket..."

TLDR

"Just look how pretty this plate of pancakes is! So colourful and vibrant, makes me wanna dig into it the second it arrived at the table. The pancakes..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Lovely cafe/restaurant hidden in New Market. A nice ranch style interior, with plants potted on the wall. Clean and green friendly..."

Lucy

"Came to this place during rush hour on Sunday but we were looked after really well. Quick and friendly service. Coffee was awesome! We ordered the..."

Quinn Mai

"Hands down the best coffee I’ve had in ages! The bibimbap was delicious and packed full of good ess and the bulgogi beef I added to it was..."

Siobhan

"A very interesting brunch place run by friendly Korean people. Definitely worth trying. I love their bacon with candy floss - such an interesting..."

Ericwhan

"Have heard so many great things about this place and it didn’t disappoint! I love Korean fusion food and the fried chicken here really hit the..."

Lizzie

"This was my third time visiting this cafe! Service is always lovely and I love the atmosphere. We ordered the black fettuccine, Katsu sando, polenta..."

Sabrina Hea

"Been here several times and never be disappointed. Nice ambience, friendly staffs and yummy differential food offerings. Soba Joba is light and..."

Flora

"Well presented food and I particularly enjoyed the polenta chips, it was delish. I thought the kfc chicken was a bit overrated. I would definitely..."

Ida Tang

"I love the KFC plattes！ Juicy boneless chicken and nice fried rice cake. Also tried the lamb ball spaghetti but test normal. Will be back next..."

Chloeliliny

"Both food and coffee were excellent! Traditional brunch food with a bit of Fushion twist, very interesting menu. Would definitely come back and try..."

Bonnie Hu

"Great coffee, food, and staff - would highly recommend! Food is light (not heavy), unusual, and delicious - it's always a pleasure dining..."

Josephine

"I loved the food here so much! I can't wait to come back here to try their other dishes.I shared buns with my friend and ordered a squid..."

Emily

"Delicious food, relaxed environment. The salmon has great texture of flavour, especially the crispy seaweed. Lovely environment, will bring my..."

Charis Yang

"I went here last year I believe (december) but here I am writing a review on the KFC plater ($38) i had here.The korean fried chicken was good I..."

James

"Introduced by a friend who arrived in NZ last week, but she’s come three times. I think she is really love here, kk. It’s a good restaurant which..."

Whittling Arts

"The cutest cafe, tucked away deep in the heart of Newmarket. Fusion food done exceptionally. You can get a healthy brunch like we did or dig into..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"A very pleasant place to visit. Grabbed a weekend brunch here for a morning coffee. Very nice plating and friendly staff service. The coffee is..."

Coffee Macarons

"A lovely spot tucked away in Newmarket. Loved the vibe with the spotted plants coupled with woody colour - cozy and inviting. We went there for..."

Evelyn Chen

"Yum yum yum food and coffee!Tucked down the little lane, this hidden gem is such a relaxed place to eat! Great brunch menu and fantastic coffee!..."

Jess Grant

"Three of us came here for a post-movie treat and we were so glad that we did! The service was friendly and efficient, the cocktails were superb, and..."

Silva Star

"My body was deprived after a grit class and I needed sustenance that wasn’t boring. Candy shop delivered. Service was quick and friendly, I chose..."

Phil Morton

"Funky little cafe in Newmarket. Yum food, different kinds of options! Smaller portion sizes but reasonably filling. Good quality and pretty good..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Tucked away in the tight shopping arcades of the New Market backstreets, you'll find the worst kept secret on the local food scene - a contemporary..."

Tan Wang

"We ordered the KFC Platter, which was ample for two people to share. Both the garlic soy and gochujang sweet and spicy chicken were amazing and..."

Vivian C

"In love with this place. Food was very filling. Their Simon and Lee KFC is probably the best on the menu but only as a side. Spaghetti was very..."

Koyal Lal

"We’ve been here twice, and had no complaints both times. First time I had the bibimbap, which was delicious. Second time I had the soba - lovely as..."

Tanya

"Quite a nice little place tucked away in Newmarket. Good seating area and decor is quite tasteful. Presentation and flavour of food are both on..."

Sunaina Goundar

"I went here for a first date (even though the date was extremely rude to me and the servers) I enjoyed the food and would love to give them another..."

Marggie Pascua

"Had dinner with my partner tonight and we both enjoyed the chicken platter. The service was great and we didn’t even wait that long to get our..."

Rem

"Absolutely love the candy shop. I have been there 4 times and every time the food is just delicious! The KFC is especially good. Everything about the..."

Selena

"Best to make reservation just because the size of the restaurant and the table setting.I love how this place tuck away and its so cosy...."

Yusoff Kamal

"Great Korean fusion cafe. Well presented food and arrays of options available to suit everyone's taste buds. Great outdoor seating plan. Would..."

Tarun Parmar

"Loving the healthful ‘Healing Power’ composed of beetroot hummus, marinated feta, zucchini, smashed avocado, butternut squash, poached egg, &..."

Melissa Koh

"Been here a few times; food is always delicious and well presented! Big fan of the kale fettuccine, was absolutely delicious 10/10. Service is a bit..."

Victoria Birch

"Food : 4/5Ambience : 5/5Service : 4/5The Candy shop is tucked away in a cute little lane in Newmarket. The food is Korean/Asian..."

Bronwyn Koh

"A Nice Korean Fusion Restaurant located in New Market. It was a bit hard to find because it was in the corner of Newmarket. The decor of the..."

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"Tucked away in the streets of Newmarket, The Candy Shop provides an aesthetic, relaxing atmosphere suited for a good coffee catch up and lunch with..."

Carley Peng

"Ordered the steamed bun sliders, kale fettuccine and tuna tataki. Food was overall good! Kale fettuccine was amazing! Def be going back for that...."

Ari Kim

"good coffee, great services. I have had lunch in candy shop before. quite nice.a hidden place in new market, hard to find, but good to relax and..."

LGarden

"The Candy Shop is initially a little hard to find being down one of the new lanes in Newmarket, but the signposts do help.There is a lovely..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Lunch today was at @thecandyshopnz⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Came her with friends today for fuel in between our shopping session..."

Amy Peng

"A bit hard to find this place, well for me it was. Food was great, staff were great. Would definitely go again. You have to try their fried chicken..."

Manoj Patel

"We had Korean fried chicken - the sauce was a bit too sweet for us and not spicy like I thought it would be from the color. They are delicious..."

Tanz

"Best cafe in Newmarket! Must go and try at least once in your life!!! Great taste of foods and excellent customer services! And also their coffee..."

Seunghoon Yoo

"Friendly staff and good service. We ordered affogato, big breakfast, pancake, creamy mushroom and wine. Creamy mushroom, the mushroom was perfectly..."

Johnny Jeoung

"I’ve heard that the lunch options here are quite good, but coincidentally I came here when the breakfast menu was still on so didn’t get to try..."

Kylie

"The Candy Shop is a unique brunch/dinner restaurant hidden away along a brick pathway (reminded me of wizard of oz). They have a extensive selection..."

Jenny Da

"Thought this place was one of the better bistro style spots in Auckland. Really original menu and amazing flavours. Small but good selection of..."

Boz

"This korean fusion restaurant located in a peaceful part of new market is def worth a visit if you love food and love fancy spots! The K.F.C dish was..."

Calvin

"Service was amazing, made us feel very welcome. Very cozy setting and the food was both visually and tastes wise wonderful. Definitely going..."

Neil Sharan

"This place is great for a quality , casual meal in great surroundings with a lot of healthy options on the menu. Low key but good service too...."

Camilla

"Had a Saturday brunch date with my friend，we ordered VEGAN DOLSOT, TTEOK GALBI and Simon & Lee KFC for share, Ice latte and mocha latte, the cafe..."

EffieCcccc

"The Candyshop is a delight and a much needed addition to the Newmarket restaurant scene, which is lacking in flare. This Korean/kiwi styled..."

Holly Swallow

"they make the best coffee in the hood. my understanding is they scouted a guy from the campers? coffee shop which is a tiny store located right on..."

W111

"4.5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Best Cafe in New Market for food and coffeeGood food,..."

곰정안

"Came by for lunch with a fairly large group. We didn't have a reservation but they ended up getting a table made for us in the alcove outside the..."

Benedict Uy

"This might have been the best brunch I had in Auckland so far! When I first arrived at the candy shop I thought I wouldn’t write a good review..."

Auckland Foodie

"Overall we had a great experience at The Candy Shop. The food was extremely tasty (especially the kimchi fries) and great brunch-ing atmosphere. Meal..."

Spat

"Went on a Saturday afternoon, and the cafe wasn’t busy so had a lovely time. The coffee was perfect, one of the best I’ve had in ages, and the..."

Lyla

"Had lunch at The Candy Shop yesterday. Was great! 5 of us each had different dishes and all were lovely. My choice was the Spaghetti with baa baa..."

Cat

"Grateful for my friend introducing me to this place! Nestled in a cozy lane in the back streets of Newmarket this place was nice and cosy. I ordered..."

Haley Ernstzen

"I've just come to Auckland and heard about Camper coffee and the Candy shop. My friend and I went to the Candy shop last week trying their..."

Jh

"Food ★★★★★Coffee ★★★★★Customer service ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★Location ★★★★☆..."

Jeong-ho Lim

"I accidentally stumbled across this beautiful and chic place so decided to stop in for a bite. Best choice of the day. I have been here plenty Iof..."

Veronica Te

"One word is needed to describe the Candy Shop and that is Pulchritudinous. I’m pretty sure I’ve used that word before to describe..."

Medium_Rare

"My American friend loved the coffee served here and I think it is the Camper brand. He noticed the lovely floral swirl from the foam on top which was..."

Mei

"I’m so glad that we gave this new place a try. The snack is YUM and looks amazing. We had the chips with Parmersan Cheese Kimchi, Seafood..."

Bella Luv Food

"tucked away in the heart of newmarket, such a gem of a place. they do really lovely coffees, i had their "yo-go-girl" breakfast meal which was..."

Karen Huo

"New Market’s latest addition to the dining scene, Candy Shop is a new all-day eatery nested in Osborne Lane that is fast becoming everyone’s new..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"The staff were friendly and kind. There was a nice atmosphere for eating. However the food was okay. The table was nice and clean. Over all good..."

Sid

"Really nice environment! My dish, The Korean Fried Chicken, was really good! But the other dishes my friends had weren’t so great. No ‘just ‘..."

Harry Kumar

"Came here after hearing many good reviews from my fellow foodies and decided to give it a try! The concept for candy shop is “kiwi as food..."

SpoonMe

"Finally visited this super trendy brunch destination in Newmarket on a Sunday for lunch. I was not impressed by the food or the service. There were..."

Linh 💛

"Fantastic new eatery! Food: I got the beef cheek eggs bene, delicious twist on the classic ‘salmon or bacon’, not too sweet hollandaise and..."

Lauren Faram

"Newly opened cafe in Newmarket! Ordered a flat white, the Pasta of the Day and the Healing Power. The flat white was perfect; I wish I knew which..."

Kirsten

"From the folks who also operate the nearby Camper coffee and maybe Parnells Simon n Lees a newly opened hidden gem at the trendy Osborne Lane shops...."

Diner8Here

"We ordered the beef "half-naked sammy" and the pasta of the day (shellfish fettucini). Quick note that this was the lunch menu.The beef was..."

Dom Park

"Food 5 Ambience 5 Coffee 5 Newmarket finally stepped up their game thanks to this new joint. Hats off to the owners, chefs and..."

Davis Cheung

"Loved the Hotteok - delicious take on the Korean Pancake mixed with granola and fresh berries. The chef Jeff gave us an insight into the dish. Thanks..."

Briggy

"A new hip eatery in the heart of new marketI believe its run by the man behind Major Sprout, Little King, Ben Gusto- ie the best cafes in AKL..."

Thegreeats

"Fabulous creamy mushrooms and excellent coffee. I explained that I only had 30 minutes and they had a perfect lunch in front of me in 8 minutes flat..."

Christine McDonald

"We've been meaning to try The Candy Shop for such a long time and we finally did it today and it is really great. Their coffees are full of flavor..."

Cristina Costache

"cute and high-quality fusion cafe in town❤️ the food was fantastic!!! we love the curry rice with pork belly so..."

hiulamchan

"I was initially surprised that I couldn't get actual candy here, but after a few moments I managed. The food here is pretty good as were the warm..."

Michael Davidson

"We came here for lunch and they were way too busy. Though manager was super nice but other staffs looked like they were there to make some..."

So won K

"Still waiting for the day The Candy Shop will disappoint, they just never do I was a bit sad there was no batch brew but food as always was on..."

Eva

"yum yum yum!! the food is sooo good. My friend and i got the omurice and bibimbap to share and both were super flavourful and delicious!! Portions..."

Simonie Lam

"Love the food here. We had the chilli crab scrambled eggs and the prawn spaghetti, both so tasty!! The eggs had good chunks of crab meat hence the..."

Tracy Huynh

"Very busy, great vibe and very attentive staff! Good food and..."

Tritip K

"Ordered the Omurice rice - flavours were great. Added the pork belly which is always a must. Sphaghettini, with prawns was also very good with lots..."

Jason Goh

"One of our friends recommended this place. We were there for lunch but only tried Prawn burger and the dumplings. I loved the prawn burger, the prawn..."

Shirley Hunter

"This restaurant is undoubtedly an amazing one! We came for my birthday and what an amazing experience, from start to finish everything was perfect...."

Shannon Richardson

"Went there for brunch. Very busy place but staff are so friendly and welcoming. Attentive service even at the busiest time. We had fried chicken..."

Marine Juwarry

"Visited twice. Satisfied with both the food and services. Good coffees good vibe and good dishes. I have tried twice the Egg Bene with slab..."

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Eden Noodles Cafe

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Cheap Eats

"If your looking for a fancy restaurant with a clean environment and good service this is not the place! But if you want to experience the real..."

Aucklandfoodie

"BEST DUMPLINGS IN AUCKLAND! I am obsessed. The fried rice is incredible too - it’s really hard to live up to. I love trying each of the different..."

Marnie

"The food was absolutely amazing in this small but very popular restaurant with fast service. Highly..."

Dini

"First time here & I ordered the noodle bowl with beef strips and pork and chives dumplings in spicy sauce both items with medium heat, & let me say..."

Foodloverakl

"Love eden noodles!! So cheap and affordable and great if you want something quick and easy on the way into the city, i get the mild pork and chive..."

Mahalya

"I love this place! Food is great but I wish the place was bigger, it gets a bit crowded...."

Koyal Lal

"Finally got to try this place out after reading all the hype about this place and to be honest it was kind of average. The noodles weren't..."

Linda Lin

"I'm a regular here and brought my mum one time to show her. She chatted to some of the staff and they told her 'we like your son' and gave her one of..."

Tom M

"The dumplings here are some of the best in Auckland and I don't say that lightly. Having tried numerous dominion road dumpling dives, I find myself..."

Amindha Fernando

"Been coming here for a few years, it's great to see them expanding. The food is fresh and the staff is..."

Saulter Cailen

"Even though the place is small, it still feels convenient. With all these, their price is nothing! It’s worth the..."

Britton Chan

"The best Sichuan noodle place in Auckland! My favorite has always been their pork mince dry noodle with pickled cabbage. Their pork and chives spicy..."

Teresa Kaori

"if you are into noodles...must try this place. Not the best customer service but still worth..."

Sean Cameron

"Delicious cheap eats! It gets super busy so pays to time your visit but if you’re happy to wait it’s worth it.Mainly focused on spicy food..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Best wontons and noodles in NZ. Strongly recommend dry spicy pepper wontons and Sichuan style noodles with special sauce. Their hand cut noodles are..."

Monica A

"I go here weekly to get my noodle fix 🍜 the dan dan noodle with chopped noodles is my go to dish, and the dumplings are amazing as..."

Bhagved Singh

"Very tasty spicy food. Had the seafood soup which was delicious. Downside was slow to get food and it wasn't the cleanest of restaurants. Pleasant..."

Paul Frehley

"Wow this was tasty food! Extremely moreish. I went myself and got both noodles and dumplings knowing that it would be far too much - but I couldn't..."

Jonathan Clark

"I've never given 5/5 I guess but this is the BEST MEAL I've had so far in Auckland. The food will blow your mind if you are fond of tangy,..."

Rekha Nevatia

"I only ever get this takeaway, way too noisy to sit in to eat. I would also come here more often if it wasn't so busy, the lines can be ridiculous..."

Ida

"Delicious and..."

Collin Jerome

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YHMO!

"This place is always crowded with Asians and foreigners. Love the noodles and dumplings. The spicy soup is delicious and it is worth the wait...."

Lay Cheng Ho

"Eden Noodles Cafe is a cannot-miss place for anyone who like food, period. Get the Dan Dan Mian with hand-pulled noodles (蛋蛋手拉面) for a..."

Brandon Huang

"Wow this place is amazing! I come usually once a week and drive 30minutes to grab my favourite dumplings.I can never fault this place the..."

Mathew

"Amazing noodles, but beware the shop is really small and definitely lacks ambience. if you don’t mind then it’s worth..."

Hannah Lee

"Must be one of the best cheap eats in Auckland !! Their dumplings ARE AMAZING!! I cannot believe we haven’t tried this place for all these years!!!..."

May Hung

"It is really a small place with just a few tables but usually very busy. Sometimes there is a long queue. You need to order and pay at the..."

Tony Wan

"We have been driving by this place for a few years n always see the huge line and finally got the chance to try it . Food was amazing and the price..."

_foodfanatic

"We came here tonight for dinner to check out what the hype was. We had: 1. Braised pork rib rice noodle soup 2. Braised ox tripes noodle..."

Evelyn Chen

"very yummy, always busy, big menu, lots of fun..."

Myles Baars English

"Once you try these dumplings no others will ever compare! I recommend you call ahead and place your order to cut down waiting times and this place is..."

R R

"Love the vegetarian dumplings in spicy sauce! Also a big fan of the cucumber salad. E18 (veg noodles in spicy sauce) is phenomenal. Would definitely..."

Chandni Patel

"Finishing reading Shark Fin and Sichuan Pepper by Fuchsia, I am dying to have a Sichuan meal!! Dan Dan Mian is not bad, but sweeter than those I had..."

Pig Cat

"On my first visit to Eden Noodles I had a cold. My meal was a perfect tonic. Chicken soup with cabbage & plain pork & chive dumplings .absolutely..."

Dolce Far Niente

"Great food but be prepared to wait in line and squeeze between narrow spaces. Dining in this place is not for th faint hearted. But I can see why..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Wow - the pork and chive spicy dumplings are amazing . I’ve been twice and got the dumplings both times. They are spicy so I only get medium..."

Hayley Merle

"Best dumpling in town! their signature dumpling in spicy sauce is a must try, if you bored with dumplings? go for their wonton, taste super yum!..."

MCP

"This is my go to place for Dan Dan Noodles and spicy/sour dumplings (spicy level: medium).Atmosphere: 2/4You will need to street park...."

MustAsk

"Possibly the most hypes up restaurant on Mt Eden side of Dominion Rd. While the name of restaurant is noodles, i found myself liking their dumplings..."

Foodhunta

"Really great noodles full of flavour even if they were a bit on the spicy side for me. The tasted really unique and my tongue numb because of the..."

Lusyana Wijaya

"I have never tried drugs but I bet this is what cocaine is like because every time i eat their spicy dumplings i end up thinking about it for the..."

Karen Hsu

"Got take always from here the noodles were very nice and the broth was good beware when you get spicy food if you can’t handle spice, I got middle..."

Patrick Oei

"Been wanting to try this place for a while now I was now able to. First bite into that bowl of noddles with some pork mince took me back to China...."

Anaís Almeida

"Excellent food !one of the best corners for authentic Chinese cuisine and dishes are at nominal prices too.If you trying Chinese cuisine for the..."

Vassant Mulye

"Been here a few times. The wait may be around 20 minutes or so depending on the day and time. Our go to is the diced chicken noodle dish and the pork..."

Ronash

"First time here and I really enjoyed hot and spicy noodles and dumpings. The dumplings became one of my favourite Chinese dishes! (Recommend☆) I..."

Jenny

"It was sooooo gooood !! The wontons in chicken soup and the dumplings in chilli pepper sauce are the bomb!!Dumplings and wonton were fresh...."

Iona Rodrigues

"Always our first choice for dumpling, wonton and beef noodles! Have been there more than 10 times. Go early if you want to get a seat, especially non..."

Giraffe

"Checked in about half hour after opening and starting to be filled with diners at this popular noodle joint, i guess they chose this small diner on..."

Diner8Here

"They have got many varieties of authentic Chinese noodles, noodle soups and wontons. Have to wait for some time bcoz of the crowd they have..."

Purnima C Nair

"Eden noodles is so generous with their portions, and another bonus is the cheap prices! This was the second time visiting Eden noodles, and the food..."

Jenny Kim

"The hype is real.Service: 5/10Do not come here for the service.Chinese restaurants tend not to have super good service and this..."

Grace Huang

"My favorite noodle restaurant. Have to give them a higher star rating despite everything except taste was on the lower end of scale. They have a..."

Lucy

"Best dumplings ever. One of the worst service ever too.But the dumplings and noodles are worth.Be careful, sometimes they say the food is..."

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"We had dined in before after queuing for a table. Too much of a mission so we ordered takeaway this time again. The dumplings are pretty much the..."

LiLi Bee

"The second time here because it is usually crowded. Very local taste of Sichuan. Best dumplings and amazing spicy soup. Spent 30 for two with..."

Flun Ci

"Went here to try their famous dumplings and were definitely worth the trip. It’s the sweet and spicy sauce that comes with the dumplings that is..."

Dan Nguyen

"The best dumplings I’ve ever tasted so far. I also like their noodles, very tasteful.The place is just a bit dirty maybe because it’s..."

Kikay_klaudz

"Came here in search of Dan dan noodles but ended up liking their dumplings even more! The dumplings came with a really nice spicy sauce. I'm not a..."

Razelle Icaro

"First time trying Eden Noodles - tried both chicken dishes, the dry noodles & the spicy soup won tons - they were amazing! Great flavor & spice. Will..."

Raksha Krishna

"🌟 This one is definitely my go-to spot for authentic Chinese (Sichuan style) spicy noodles and dumplings. The food there is super..."

Rita Ge

"Went here for the first time today to pick up some dumplings for my wife. A bit of a queue but well worth it. Only critique was that they didny..."

Mayank Gavri

"First time trying Eden Noodles. They finally have a vegan dumpling (10/10) option and wow it's amazing, the wrapper is thin and chewy. While the..."

Food2belly

"Dumplings with chilli and pepper sauce. Outrageous dish with heaps of kick and flavours to shock the pallet. Not the best seating area so I suggest..."

Cormac O'Grady

"Welcome to the holy grail of all noodles. My fav is dan dan hand cut noodles 10/10. Dumplings, always get the medium or large because you’ll be..."

888

"There was a period where the taste of Eden Noodles would be lingering on my taste buds and I would pay a visit about 3 times a week. I’ve tried to..."

Jenny @ga.eats

"Best spicy sauce dumplings in town. Even better than their dandan noodles！ mild spicy is already enough for me. Desserts are delicious too. Pretty..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Actually only $22 for two person for a tight budget meal but with spectacular spicy food. Highly recommend sour&spicy noodles serving with..."

Ellen Zhang

"Eden noodles is always a good time! This time we tried three dishes we never tried before - the heart break jelly is delicious and most spicy of the..."

Annie Tong

"Very good food. However, there was one very rude waitress who brought out the incorrect item and when she was asked to bring out the correct dish,..."

EatsALittle

"Come to Eden Noodle Cafe for an authentic Chinese flavour (claim made upon consulting Chinese friends) from the Sichuan province renowned for its..."

Pankaj Kini

"Dumplings in spicy sauce (get it mild if you can't handle much heat) are incredible. Phone ahead so you don't have to wait, its quite smelly inside...."

Gian Carlo Pascual

"I would so come back. Best spicy and sour soup in town. It had the right balance of the two. The dan dan noodles was covered in it's delicious spicy..."

MagEats

"It's a great place to go with friends to experience Sichuan cruise. worth trying at least once, but takeaway is the way to go as it is always..."

Amelia Wheaton

"Been to Eden Noodles over 50 times in my life. If that's not enough:+ Best Noodles in the southern hemisphere (Sichuan sauce dry noodles..."

The Man Who Ate Dominion Rd

"You have to go to Eden noodles if you like anything spicy! There’s so many Chinese noodle/dumpling dishes on the menu to choose from and it’s..."

Dave Black

"Had takeaways from here a couple of times. Dumplings are great and tasty. Only complaint is the waiting but they always super busy so that is..."

Don Sanson

"Small place but always busy with a long queue of people, that’s the sigh to tell you the food is good. I had the pork and chives dumplings in spicy..."

Bella Luv Food

"So good. The food is definitely worth the line (they don't take long to make anyway). Customer service is pretty poor but who cares when the food is..."

Mei Taing

"Best dumplings ever. I always get pork and chive in spicy and sour soup. Ps. Even If you ask for mild, it’s still going to be super spicy..."

Addy

"Not a good dining place because it's small and the line runs out onto the street! But great for takeaways, quick service. Unfortunately not much of a..."

Persian Foodie

"The best dumplings and noodles in Auckland. Why are they so good? For me it's the broth in which they are served. Deep and rich with flavor, packed..."

Jim Morrison

"Such a late-comer to this one but finally got takeaways from here last night! Ordered the classic dandan noodles with pork mince, the dumplings and..."

Lizzie

"倒霉路四川擔擔麵五星好評。虽然每次飯點都要排很久的隊伍，店里只有几张小桌但是味道真的是特别棒。..."

24 Cm

"Ordered noodle in soup with dandan sauce with crispy pork belly on the top of the noodle, plus also dumpling with spicy sauce.. hot and spicy food in..."

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"We arrived only half an hour after they opened but they were already full so I can’t stress the importance of avoiding going during peak lunch and..."

Vivian C

"If you love your spice then this is definitely the place for you. Just went here tonight for the first time, it was busy but we didn't have to wait..."

Kelly McQuoid

"Had lunch on Saturday, noodles was savoury and hit the spot! Ordered Kumara noodles, dandan, medium spicy. Seating is limited and heard many people..."

Clare Ang

"used to love Eden Noodle, been there over a decade....they r getting very popular...the food is good if u love spicy food...but service is..."

Nukualofa

"You have to go to Eden noodles if you like anything spicy! There’s so many Chinese noodle/dumpling dishes on the menu to choose from and it’s..."

Jenny Da

"This place is real busy, waited for 30 mins on a Wednesday night due to many people and the limited tables. But it was worth the wait. It taste..."

Pigout

"We ordered over the phone and it was so rushed and difficult to understand the lady serving us. When we got there to collect it was also pretty..."

Mereaina Robinson

"Good food and service. Its always packed so go early. Spice levels could be pretty up there if youre not use to it. Go one step down if you are not..."

Ghetto Reviews - Str8 Up G

"I settled for Dumplings in spicy and sour soup for that night, they also gets the job done! Delicious dumplings. Staff are always friendly and..."

Miguelito Rodriguez

"An easy eat on a weekday or weekend! Your Experience cannot be complete without trying the dumpings! The most addictive dumplings. Usually a queue..."

Ari Kim

"In love with this place very small restaurant huge flavours we had the shredded chicken noodle and dumplings in hot and spicy soup and some plain..."

Amrita Prakash

"Came in the other day and thought I'd give it a try. The place was at full capacity so it was busy, I managed to get a table. I ordered the Dan dan..."

Kat Lim

"Was super stoked to get a table around 6.30pm on a Saturday, after only having to wait 5-10 mins. As soon as we got our food there was a massive line..."

Riddhi

"We came by around 1130 make sure that we could get seats for lunch. We were luck and there was one table left. After perusing the fairly large menu..."

Benedict Uy

"The line is so long for this one, but worth it. You can choose the level of spiciness for the meals here. The people of Sichuan can eat very spicy,..."

Aileen Lau

"Came in today for lunch. Ordered large dan dan thin noodles with medium spice, pork with chives dumplings in spicy sauce, wonton in spicy soup,..."

Rosanne Choy

"I moved from China to Auckland two years ago. As a Chinese point of view, the noodles here are quite legit. The Dandan noodle tasted just like the..."

Airan

"Deeply saddened by the fact that the most delicious Sichuan food that I have ever tasted was located in different continent from where I live. Love..."

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"Authentic Chinese Sichuan food, definitely a must/eat! Eden noodles has a decently large menu with lots to choose from! Their dishes really packs in..."

Cammy L

"The moment I bite into their dumpling. Bursting with their signature oily chilli flavour. Leaves me wanting for more. And be prepared to queue for..."

Burunghantu

"Very limited seating but my friend and I managed to get a two seater and she ordered pork and chives dumplings in spicy sauce 😍😍😍 we both..."

Sophia Wang

"I was initially taken to this restaurant by my close friend after being promised extremely good dumplings. I came into the restaurant with some very..."

Orient Express

"I walked to the eden noodles and also feel i walked to the right as the taste made me realise that what the real noodles are. Very tasty flavour they..."

Aggarwalhemant8111

"My husband and I would say it’s the best Sichuan style restaurant in auckland. We would go there every time we are craving for spicy and authentic..."

Jinjing Fang

"They have such good food, always packed with hungry people. Just shows how good their food is. I always get different items everytime I go there..."

Rensen Ye

"This place is epic. You really can't go wrong here if you like spicy Sichuan food.I always get something with their "spicy sauce" which..."

Miso Hungry

"Dumplings here are the best I've ever had, silky smooth dumpling pastry and yum filling, served with spicy sauce which has a spicy/oily/sweet flavor...."

Tyrell Rawiri

"Best place for dumplings. My neighbour love it too so every time i order dumplings i get another one for her too. Fast service & fresh eveytime...."

Suba Gnanasekaran

"Eden noodles cafe is the best at what they do - Authentic Sichuan small bites. Always come here to eat when I’m craving the cuisine. Reasonably..."

Tim Tianpai Li

"Cheap food and guaranteed to leave you full. The dan dan noodles is always a good choice as well as their spicy dumplings. You can easily feed..."

Dxlche

"This restaurant is a must do before you leave New Zealand. My favorites are the dan dan noodles and the dumplings are just amazing! This is on my eat..."

Desti Teewec

"Perfect food destination on a cold day 👍🏻 my friend and I both ordered the Dan Dan Noodles in spicy soup with crispy pork mince on top. We also..."

Linh 💛

"Over the years, i noticed eden noodle house have diluted their spiciness. But the food never fails. The original dan dan noodle is always good. I..."

Joanne Chiang

"All fired up...very tasty now I know why our work mates go there from Countdown Newmarket love it spicy dumblings and the staff are super friendly..."

John Kemp

"Authentic and nice Chinese food, definitely recommend dumplings for takeaways instead of noodles as the later easily get too soaked and saggy...."

Raeray

"Probably the best place to have Dandan noodles in Auckland, its very busy here so be there before noon and go before 5pm to get a table, they charge..."

Foodstyler

"I had tantan noodle,dumpling with spicy, and cucumber salad -NO28(?) . was nice to have those 3together as i felt spicy for the noodle, sweet for the..."

Alice In New Zealand

"As far as food goes its a 5/5 from me. Everything from the dumpling to the noodles is homemade and fresh. The cucumber salad is out of this world...."

Charlie Raass

"I know, I know, I am super late on the bandwagon. It might be that for a long time, I was put off by the long queues out the door or the fact that I..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"Great place for spicy noodles and spicy dumplingsWon Ton soup. Jelly dessert.Cosy seating and limited so not so overcrowded but popular so..."

Kyran Ludlam

"The most Authentic Sichuan flavour i have had in New Zealand!! SIMPLY THE BEST and affordable prices. DUMPLINGS with the spicy sauce ! OMG that is to..."

David Patel

"My favorite Sichuan restaurant in New Zealand. For anyone who keen on spicy food, you can’t miss this authentic Sichuan restaurant. You don’t..."

Yafenxu123

"Dandan. Dam good. Price friendly. Very busy place but food top notch. No wonder this place always has a queue outsidd the shop. Excellent. Would..."

Aaah400

"Eden noodles must be tried at least once if you live within Auckland. The line is long, staff don't speak English that well and the inside doesn't..."

Matadors

"Really good prices and really ok service. my favorite taste, just sometimes during lunch time, I have to wait long time. Need to clean their tables..."

Faye Cao

"Finally got round to trying this place, and it was definitely worth the hype! We went around 11:15, right before lunch time, and we were lucky enough..."

Ashleigh Hea

"Simply one of the BEST comfort foods out there on dominion road. Fastest service I’ve ever experienced, even being 5th on the waiting list. Food..."

Michelle W

"Been here twice. Both times, food was amazing. I love my spice so this place was perfect. First time around had the Sad Cold Spicy Noodles - extra..."

Rohit

"THIS PLACE IS LITafter a long wait outside the tiny restaurant, we finally got to sit down. The place was small so be careful when waiters..."

The Poor Foodie

"I am in love! I had a craving so I ordered the dumplings with chili and pepper sauce, and asked for “spicy!!!”. Usually when I ask for spicy..."

Niamh Mulholland

"Updated review Jan 2019: vege dumplings are amazing!!! And their sad cold noodle. Great vegan food.Updated review august 2018: WTF..."

Summer Wright

"Dan Dan noodles & spicy dumplings were the best!! The actual noodles were really good, nice texture and fresh. Definitely will be back. Up there wth..."

Melissa Rakete

"Relatively cheap prices for big bowls of noodles. The only downside was that the noodles occupied 95% of the bowl with only about 5% of the contents..."

Inez Chong

"Loved the pork noddle and its cream, potatoes and kurmara always be my first choice. Best noddle shop in Auckland i guess.staff is friendly and..."

Hardysweden

"Amazing noodles and dumplings. I've started on the rice dishes and they are good. Everyone I know loves the food here. The lines are massive and wait..."

Artemis

"What a absolute gem . I recommend going outside of peak time . We went there at 7.15pm the line was out the door . Waited about 50mins for takeaway ...."

Brent Henri

"Been here several times, the food and service can be a bit of hit and miss. We went Wed evening just after 5pm and it was fairly quiet so we got a..."

TMJ L

"Insanely good! I would go back over and over again. Staff are really friendly and the food comes out quick. Food was so so tasty. If you don’t want..."

Amesha Rama

"The service... is not why you come here but we appreciated the efficiency and didn't care for small talk. Would be nice if they organised the..."

Ash Eatz 🍽

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Interior Deco: 🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑Customer service: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Recommend:..."

Mon.

"After much buzz about this place (e.g. nzherald and the dumpling-making lady), I had to come and check it out for lunch. *Summary at the..."

Wendy

"Excellent food :) my favourite is the dumplings in spicy sauce and spicy beef noodle soup. The only downside is the size of the restaurant and the..."

Ashar Joseph

"absolutely delicious, cheap and authentic!! Love the ‘dumplings in spicy sauce’, my go to order here! Can be quite spicy if you can’t handle..."

Yinya Shi

"One of my favorite places for dinner with friends! Have been there multiple times and I’ve been happy pretty much every time..Would recommend to..."

Belle

"Came here around lunch hour and it was quite busy but didn’t have to wait too long. The place is really small so gets a bit difficult moving..."

Aleana Fernando

"We often pass this place on the way further down Dominion Road for some yummy Chinese Food, promising ourselves we’d try it, finally did and..."

Eric Mendez

"Dined here on a Friday night and the place was packed (very small) we waited around 10minutes for table but others had to wait longer. Staff were..."

Nathalie

"First time trying the Braised Beef Noodles in XL and Pork & Chives dumplings, Sichuan style! Arrived here at 1pm, was worried that we would have to..."

Kirsten

"This place is always busy so plan your visit. Great dumplings and rice noodles. Must try the Dan Dan noodles. student friendly prices. The only..."

Arun Kumar

"No wonder why this place is so popular! Their food is awesome! I loved those noodles but after trying their dumpling, I have to say wow! that was ..."

Jade0289

"I think this place is worth the hype!The staff are quite attentive and very helpful in comparison to many other small chinese food..."

Winnie Luo

"This place is delicious! We ordered dan dan noodles and pork and cabbage dumplings, and it was honestly amazing! The flavours worked so well..."

Jessica Li

"We managed to get a table at their busy lunch service. Super tight squeeze but that is how it is. Beef and noodle soup was delicious with deep..."

Mei

"Dumplings in spicy sauce is the reason we are regular visitors here, and the reason this review is so high. On the other hand, the organisation of..."

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"The service here is really good with busy atmosphere during evenings. The serving size are quite reasonable. The only thing got me was that they only..."

Ravi

"The wontons and dumplings are so delicious! The price is also really good, as you can pick multiple foods for try. I heard that Eden..."

IMwatermelon

"This place has its string of customers even in the mid-afternoons. Thankfully, we managed to find a table on a Friday evening. Dumplings are totally..."

Y Anne

"Decided to check out this place after the many new articles I've read on them - not at all dissapointed! The service was excellent, despite the..."

Angela

"I am absolutely obsessed! Took a while as i was waiting in line on a friday night to get in but it was totally worth it. Very flavourful and the dan..."

Abella Wang

"The best Sichuan style restaurant in NEW ZEALAND. I go there almost twice a week. Hope the menu would be renewed, adding something new..."

Joe HU

"Ordered pork and chive dumpling in plain soup, mince chicken pancake, seafood wonton, dandan noodle. All these dishes we highly recommend. Pancakes..."

Girl On The Move

"Looking for some decent Sichuan food? Look no further! I showed up literally 28 minutes after they opened up and there was already a queue going out..."

TheMʌverick

"Great friendly fast service even when it's quite busy. Got a table for two and had the most amazing dumplings in spicy sauce , recommend the..."

Hamilton Harley

"Although this place looks like a small eatery this is a massively popular place when it's open. I've always ordered pork and chives dumplings and..."

M FERNANDO

"Love this place pork and chive dumplings in the chilli and pepper sauce!! Yuuuuummm!!Only let down is how small and busy this place is! So..."

Hanna Latimer

"Dumplings are 5/5, spicy sauce is out of this world. Usually a long wait and queue to get a table or takeaways, food is great quality for the prices...."

Chomnomnom

"We Travel from the North shore for their dumplings in spicy sauce and dumpling in spicy and sour soup, also their dandan noodles are the best I've..."

Kristal Sina

"Absolutely in love with the food here. The meals come out piping hot in large portions, most times I have to actually wait a bit before I can start..."

Wandering Belly

"This place really needs to upgrade -1. They're so small and always so busy. Really claustrophobic im there. But 5 stars for pork and chive dumpling..."

GreeneggsnHam

"Very flavoursome and spicy noodles. Got the classic dan dan noodles and the soup was amazing although a bit salty. Would definitely come back to try..."

G

"So iv been going here for about 5 months now, my partner introduced me to it around then. So far every meal we've had from there has been..."

Sam Woodcock

"If restaurants had scoville units, Eden Noodles Cafe would be the Ghost chilli equivalent. Hot food and hot indoors (had to remove my jacket)...."

Amod Indap

"Best dumplings I've had. Service is quick and fast. Staff are extremely friendly and prices are extremely cheap for quantity of quality food Daniel..."

Rakesh Patel

"Very small eatery with very tasty noodles and dumplings. The lady at the cashier was patient and explained the differences between some noodle dishes..."

Alana

"Best spicy dumplings EVER. Sorry but if you don't know this place, then you're not true foodie HAHA.I love watching that lady hand rolling them..."

Sian Wichman

"I love the dan dan noodles from this place, it is packed with flavour (totally recommend). The place is very small and crowded so you usually do..."

Sharon Louie

"Great food for value. Grab the dumplings! You would not be disappointed. The handpulled noodles are a must. Go mild spice unless you are prepared to..."

Michael Wang

"Warm and comforting! The pork and chive dumplings in spicy sauce are so delicious and tender, a must! The Dan Dan noodle soup, cucumber salad, and..."

Madeleine Turner

"Favorite place for dumplings and noodles. though the place is small and sometime busy. It's worth a try. Service is fast and the location is easy to..."

NicoleSaunders

"Great food, just very small premises. Always standing outside the door to get my order and there is barely ever available seats which forces you to..."

Harpreet Singh

"We decided to order takeaway from here because every time we drove past this place, there was always a huge line outside the store. So our..."

Keri

"Food has to be the best around dominion road. Service may not be the best. The place is quite small and its usually packed. I recommend eating there..."

Andrew Kelly

"So yummy! But be aware some of the dishes are too spicy🌶️ Highly suggested to make a pickup order rather than walk-in, as it's always long queue..."

Rola Xu

"Pork dumplings in spicy sauce are the best dumplings I've ever tasted! Wait times on Fri/Sat nights can be longer than 30 minutes though, but well..."

Gina Partridge

"Great place to start your adventure into spicy Chinese cuisine! Their dumplings with spicy Sichuan sauce is to die for, and if you're not a fan of..."

Pris Woe

"This noodle bar is always busy and the food is always appetizing. Although sometimes we waited a long time, the waiting is worthy. I like hand made..."

I'm A Foodie

"I love their noodle!!! I want to have their noodle every day but I don't want to wait on the queue.. sometimes they don't control the spicy level....."

Mihee Park

"Sooo good. We got the dumplings. The sauce is a bit oily, and if you can't handle spice, get the mild. Even the mild is very spicy. We always like to..."

Sandi Tsai

"Awsome! Ignore the dining environment n long queues! Food tastes really nice! Good for take aways! Envy the guys working nearby so they can go for..."

Christine Liu

"Cheap, fast service and great dumplings. Only have ordered takeaway but the food has always been hot when we have gotten home. Food is very tasty and..."

Andrew Commons

"The spicy dumplings were amazing, would definitely go back for those. As it is so popular you will have to wait a little bit but we arrived just..."

Madison Eruera

"For people who love carbohydrate & hot food.Try their Dan Dan Noodles & Dumplings.They are so good. If my friends didn't take me there..."

Chico

"Alittle cramped inside so best to takeaway, but by far the best dumplings I have ever had in Auckland will definitely visit again, Pork/Cabbage..."

Stella Johnson

"Yumm-ay! It's never easy to find a good Chinese joint that serves up tasty AND spicy food. Eden Noodles is definitely one of them. The food here..."

Keets R

"Great dumplings, only tried the dumplings and they are great. Haven't eaten in store as it is always busy, but the dumplings themselves are great...."

Yaz

"I finally visited this place amongst the hype but - spoiler alert - I don't find it that different from other Dominion Rd Northern Chinese style..."

Kiwi Eats Asia

"Good food and service! Busy, hard to get a table though. The dumplings are great, I'd recommend. Quite spicy as well (warning for the light hearted)...."

Reuben Philip

"Favourite restaurant in Auckland, hands down. Come here if you love handmade noodles/wontons/dumplings with a kick (most things are spicy), if you..."

Charmaine

"Best dumplings ever highly recommend the signature spicy dumplings so worth the wait and the wonton soup soooo good if u have a cold would definately..."

Thomas Tamuera

"I'm a big sucker for dumplings and anything spicy to pair with it and this is exactly why I had to visit this place. I ordered their dumplings..."

Neelam Chandra

"Everyone always raves on and on about how amazing Eden Noodles Cafe is, so I decided to try it out with a friend of mine. Their portions of their..."

Sylvester Kuo

"Ate here a few months ago. Saw everyone eating the dumplings in chilli oil - however we got the spicy, slightly sweet, cold noodles instead with..."

Ube

"Awesome dumplings, possibly the best I have had in Auckland! Teeny hole in the wall that everyone knows of, usually a huge line outside especially..."

MoFoZed

"Do you love spicy + noodles like I do? Well then look no further! this place is a must try. Our new found favorite noodle place 🤤🍜. First time..."

Mhadel Asuncion RN

"Been here twice now and has not disapointed. Used to drive past here after work wondering why people would be so despo to line up on the street to..."

Joseph Taleni

"Their dumplings is definitely worth lining up for. We were lucky that it wasn't that busy when we came. Their dumplings are made fresh in..."

Karl Evangelista

"I love noodles and this place is like noodle heaven to me. The choices are endless, but it might be hard to know which to pick, as the description..."

Ffionachua

"The dumplings were definitely the highlight for me! They appear to be handmade and crafted so delicately. I really like how you can get the dumplings..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"I often find that if I order a chinese noodle here in Auckland, I will expect to get a "bowl of oil with spices chucked in it" . But this is not the..."

AA

"Best dumplings I have ever had! Go in on a chilly day and indulge in some spicy and sour dumplings follwed by hand rolled Dan Dan noodles. Absolutely..."

Sunny Gill

"Omg yum!!!!! The sauce on these dumplings are amazing, and the noodles are perfect. I like the dumplings with sauce and the spicy sauce is super..."

Ju An Teo

"I'm a regular and a believer. Serving what is probably Auckland's most authentic Sichuan style food. The Dan Dan noodles with hand pulled noodles are..."

Ajay Murthy

"We decided to try out this place after hearing they make Dan Dan Noodles. As we heard this place always has a line, we decided to beat the dinner..."

C & J

"I am not a serious judgemental person but when it comes to food I am a bit picky. I always didn't trust people who said Dandanmen is delicious. By..."

Jay

"Amazing chili and pepper dumplings!! Best I've ever tried! Rest of the stuff is good but too spicy. We asked for mild and ended up with mouth burning..."

Margo

"I quite often order the Dumplings in Spicy and Sour Soup. (not to be confused with Spicy and Sour SAUCE).If you are ordering takeaway, it pays..."

Jono

"Visited this venue on a Fri 24/2 7.30pm. There was a queue but with two people dining in, we could get in easily. Very narrow dining area. Seating..."

Tuku

"Their spicy beef with potato on rice was the best meal I've ordered from this place. So much rice and meat, you can actually fuse them together to..."

Tavita Milford

"I find myself always having the same thing at eden noodles. Either the dan dan noodles during winter, or the dry pork with cleaved noodles or the..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"This is one of my favourite Asian restaurants in Auckland. The place offers a huge range of noodle dishes, dumplings, as well as snack dishes. If..."

Jezza Foodie

"We didn't dine in as space is too small so had it as takeawayBe prepared to wait for this place! But was sure worth itDumplings in spicy..."

Thegreeats

"This place is tiny and you're lucky if you get a table. Seems that luck was on our side, as we got the last available table. Like a lot of..."

Mezza

"My favourite noodle and dumpling place in Auckland! The dumplings in special spicy sauce is a must try and not to forget their handmade noodles. I do..."

Ken Ng

"Yes this place is not for faint hearted. We ordered what was most recommended from Zomato- dumplings in spicy sauce and Noodles with Pork mince ( was..."

Disha

"Chinese restaurants in Auckland are better than those in Melbourne, I promise, no matter noodles or desserts.This place is always crowded, full..."

FoodieCCC

"Definitely one of the best spots on Dominion Rd! We came here tonight at around 6:30 and it was already full with people waiting. It's a pretty small..."

Briana

"If you're someone who loves spicy food you should definitely visit this place, as the food is cheap and large portioned. This place is often packed..."

Teddyfamily.

"Meals definitely big enough to share. Make sure you under order and love Sichuan pepper!! That shit will numb yo tongue. Worth a try for sure but not..."

Roana Bilia

"Short & Simple review of possibly, if not, the best place to go to get your spicy fix and enjoy delicious, mouth-watering dumplings and noodle soups;..."

Lon Hua

"Amazing dumplings. Craving their dry handmade noodle minced dish alongside it as well. Expect a line but worth all the waiting especially when you're..."

Momo

"Best dumplings ever.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our go to dish is 'Dumplings in Spicy Sauce'. Super..."

ACO

"Dan dan mien to die for. The dan dan mien here is seriously so good. The dumplings also tastes good but the sauce is a bit too sweet for me..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"Home of the best dumplings I've ever tasted! I went here for the first time last week and have already been back 3 times! The place is always super..."

Yo April Smith

"Don't judge a book by its cover this restaurant brings the goods. It was an overwhelming experience walking into a tiny little restaurant jam packed..."

EATINGUPAKL On Instagram

"Came here last night as its been in my bookmarked for a while now. I expected it to be small because of previous reviews but I never imagined it to..."

Samantha

"This place is amazing!Had been hearing about this place for the last few weeks and decided to try it out on a rainy cold day in Auckland...."

Aucklandeats

"Sichuan cuisine wise, this place is 10/10. Amazing food, so spicy and superbly cheap (keep in mind extremely oily). I completely agree that the food..."

I'm Hungry

"BEST Dumplings in Auckland !Yum and cheap no other comments.Cold chicken and Dan Dan also very niceDefinitely I go..."

Ken

"Came to see what the hype was all about. The food is good, there is quite a variety of noodles and plenty of different side dishes with the choice of..."

Danny Bunzee Wong

"Best DanDan ever if you can take the heat. Very Beijing greasy spoon cafe. Love it if you can find a seat. Next the hot pot looks good next step..."

Callum Milburn

"We turned up shortly after the opened for the day and within 10 minutes almost all of the tables were gone. After reading lots of reviews we went..."

Sian

"The food here is amazing every time, the handcut noodles are my favourite! And make sure you get a side of the sichuan pickles (chinese kimchi)- i..."

Issy Lewis

"This place is HOT! When the tables have tissue boxes rather than napkins, be prepared to clearing that blocked nose that's bothered you. Please heed..."

Jamez Hill III

"If you're after noodle soup this is the best place to go! We went at lunchtime and it's always packed with line out door. Our fav was the Dan Dan..."

Foodathon

"This is a nondescript cafe marked only by the throngs of people waiting outside for a table or their takeaway. And for good reason too. Having heard..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"I love spicy, I love this place. Most of items are tasty and fair price to me. Perhaps there is the best authentic Si'chuan snack restaurant in New..."

Michelle Hwang

"Loved this place! If you like spicy food you will really enjoy. Beware it is very hot and even medium is damn not. My husband couldn't handle the..."

Nicky

"I've heard such great things about this place and finally came here tonight for dinner. I've also heard how crazy the line can get and how busy it is..."

Charlene Weaver

"After hearing all the good reviews about this place, we decided to come. We had the kumara noodles with sliced beef, spicy dumplings and chicken..."

Joli Wong

"Things to get: "dumplings in spicy sauce"- no idea what's in the sauce but it is a magical, magical brew. Get heaps, you will kick yourself if you..."

Rose

"If you only try one dish it has to be the spicy dumplings. We usually get the dumplings at least once a week they are the best I have ever had. Just..."

Donna

"Tried the dandan with rice noodles (#1) and the braised sliced beef with kumara noodles (#10). Although it took us a while to get inside..."

Stango

"There's a certain hype around Eden Noodle Cafe and going their for the first time, I absolutely loved this place and the food they..."

Medium_Rare

"I've wanted to dine here for a very long time and this weekend I finally got the chance! As we approached this small restaurant, we noticed a massive..."

Mat

"Went here on a quiet Sunday evening. A very interesting experience and we felt as if we had been transported into Hong Kong. Communication and..."

Vivek Katial

"It's always a good sign when you see people queuing to get into a restaurant, and this place has queues all the time. Eden noodle cafe is the..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Best mafaking dumplings in town. Some real spice and kick for spicy food fans!Food Quality: 4.5/5Food Quantity: 4.5/5Environment:..."

Tony Ma

"I like their noodles, as they serve it very hot and you can select what size. I also enjoyed their tripe. People line up to grab a hot meal from this..."

Penelope Chua

"Mind glowingly amazing dumplings and the sauce that comes with it. Have been to this place twice and both times the dumplings .. noodles and snacks..."

Aneesh Tomy

"Service: 5/10Food: 8/10Cleanliness: 6/10Value for money: 8/10Overall: 7/10A Hidden gem. A small Chinese noodle/dumpling..."

Jack Trav.

"I went there for dumpling and noodles. They were absolutely delicious with great seasoning, and the he prices are very reasonable. The space is..."

Glen Liu

"This place offers the best dumplings I've eaten. This is my guilty pleasure! Very cheap also! Very busy all the time which is a great sign! Highly..."

Alix

"I've gotten Eden Noodles takeaway a few times as I live around the corner. The place is pretty small so if you live close by, takeaways is..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"I'm a huge fan of spicy food, and this is my number 1 go to place for spicy takeouts. The noodles are authentic, delicious and great for value. While..."

Owen Wang

"DUMPLINGS HERE ARE FIIIIIIIRE!!!!!!! MUST TRY LOL. ..."

Taylor Nemaia

"Slurp up some delicious noodles, wontons and dumplings. This place specialises in spicy dishes so I was apprehensive. We had the spicy Dan Dan..."

Elena Ching

"Decided to lunch here as a friend loves this place. Very busy little restaurant with many people lining up outside looking for a table or..."

Kelly

"Amazing food! I love the flavours- the dumplings in spicy sauce was a huge winner for me! The prices are low and the portions are huge. Would..."

KM

"Extremely authentic sichuan home food. You will try their dumplings in sauce and you will love it. Some dishes are very traditional and as a result..."

Jihye Kang

"Oh yes please this place 👌🏻 I usually like to try out places a few times before reviewing them so I held back! Eden Noodles Cafe is a..."

Essenity

"People lining out the door is one thing I remember about this place! Several times we have drove past and seen small crowds waiting outside. With..."

HJ

"Their dumplings in spicy sauce is amazing! Had their hot style cold noodles with shredded chicken...that was a little disappointing. Will definitely..."

Bhavya

"This is a tiny little restaurant and like many of the other reviews had noted, it was packed when we arrived. We ended up ordering to go instead,..."

Annie Chiang

"We are currently making our way through Metro Top 10 Cheap Eats 2015 - and this is by far the best so far! I was worried about the queues and being..."

Sammy Hill

"One of the best dumpling places in town... The ambience in this place makes you feels like you are in China! Some hole-in-wall eatery in ChengDu..."

Lambie

"There's always a line and that should tell you something about this place. Best dumplings I've had in Auckland and I usually order either dumplings..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Pots overboiling, dumplings getting filled and furious frying, it all happens at ENC while you're waiting in the long ass line here.It's..."

Lachlanneeley

"Went for dinner with my Chinese wife and in-laws who picked out far too many dishes for us.Usual Sichuan food, in general it was good but not..."

Sean

"Had came here with my partner for the second time after so many years. Dan Dan noodles still taste how it used to back when i tried it for the first..."

Jaline Antonio

"Have been here twice now! Really well priced authentic food. Dumplings in the spicy sauce were amazing! Have tried the sad cold noodle and dry noodle..."

Alex Neilson

"Been wanting to come here for a while now and I finally got the chance today. Came at around 12 and it was already packed with a couple of people by..."

Marcella

"Food is fantastic. Their spicy dumplings are fresh and juicy. The saurce is nicely done. My favourite are won tons, dan dan noodles and beef stripes..."

J Li

"Eden Noodle or "Dan Dan Mien" as the Chinese call it, is a small noodle house at the top of Dominion Road that attracts queues that flow out the door..."

Daniel Power

"I have been here couple of times so far. The level of spiciness is just right for me！Really love dan dan noodles and their dumplings. Special spicy..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Came here for a quick early dinner. Was busy even at 16:20! Walking in here it just smells absolutely amazing! We had the large dandan handmade..."

Miss Kiki

"I call this place 'happiness in a bowl' the food is truly amazingOur go to dishes are dumplings in spicy sauce - make sure you order medium..."

FoodLoco

"Recommended for those who like spicy dumplings and noodles! However recently I feel super thirsty and sleepy after having their meals. MSG ???..."

ShoRt

"Definitely recommend getting the dan dan noodles and the dry noodle with chicken mince sprouts and chilli from here they are delicious!! I love spicy..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Ordered the dumplings with spicy sauce and chicken soup wontons. Dumplings were amazing, easily some of the best I've had. Usually asked for fried..."

Jam Taylor

"Eden noodle is a drug. I See the staff more than my own mother. Ask for chopped noodles you won't regret it. Extra intestine, yes please. Xx Eden..."

Zachary Robertson

"This place was suggested by a friend. He said this place has the best Chinese noodles in Auckland and the price isn't that high. It turned out he was..."

Charles Deng

"After a long time I finally managed to try this place (usually there's a too long queue!) and I wasn't disappointed. Probably the best dumplings I..."

Giu

"Hands down best noodle place in AKL. If you're going to get something, get the Dan Dan noodles (go easy on the spice though. I enjoy hot food but..."

B

"OKay so if youre going to eden noodle house you HAVE TO get the Dan Dan Noodles in Spicy Soup and the dumplings in spicy sauce. THEY ARE SO GOOD. I..."

Kp Food Reviewer 2000

"so so so so so goooood. make sure you get the dumplings in spicy sauce - so juicy and fat and you can see the lady hand roll right in front of you,..."

Gemma

"One may think that this pony is a one trick wonder - but it really isn't. The noodles are of course their bread and butter and is amongst the best..."

Gentlepig

"My boyfriend got us takeaways from here last night - luckily didn't have to experience the crowds! He recounted people fighting for tables to eat..."

Charlotte Lewis

"Another popular eatery in Dominion road. The aisle is so narrow .. Toilet! Outside! Be ready for the long queue! If you get a table, please don't..."

JJJiiiiAn

"For some of the most delicious dumplings in Auckland, Eden Noodles always delivers! I haven't actually tried any of the other dishes on the menu, but..."

Louisa Vickers

"If you are not looking for a fancy place to dine but only keen on yummy food, this is a very good chioce ! Dumplings in spicy sause are my..."

Tiffany Xu

"Below average service and environment. Really good dumplings and noodles that doesn't have much soup in it. The steamed pork/beef/ribs with rice..."

Poricasol

"Value 3.5Food 4.0Atmosphere 2Service 2I ordered a beef noodle soup (mild) via phone, and when I come here its packed again,..."

Kelly

"Price 4/5Service 3/5Food 4.5/5Atmosphere 3/5Dan Dan noddles very nice. Best noodle restaurant in city. My favorite add. ..."

Renor Kay

"I used to bus/walk/drive past this place and noticed long lines out the door every lunch. So I decided to try it based on another friends..."

Dan

"Finally had a chance to eat here for the first time. I had heard so much about it prior. Its a small noodle joint that seems to be always fully..."

FoodiePhysician

"Amazing!!! Best chinese i have experienced in auckland. Try the pork dumplings in hot and spicy sauce.. Spicy beef soup with rice noodles is..."

Stephen Galt

"Takeaway is highly recommended unless you don't mind dining on another customers lap. Ordered the spicy beef noodle soup - because I'm all about my..."

Yum

"OMG! This is definitely the best Chinese food I've ever had since I came to NZ! Regardless of the poor environment and service, the food is..."

Rhinotter

"This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Auckland so far. I loveeee spicy food and Sichuan cuisine is the best answer for Chinese food...."

Tanz

"This place is always packed. The food is great if you can handle spicy food. The dandan noodle and dumpling are my favourite. Don't expect too..."

NanaKo

"I love this place. Like others I tried it because it's always packed (not just because it's small) and usually has a queue outside desperate to get..."

Shari

"service2/5environment 2/5food 4/5cost performance 5/5drink 3/5My order: Dry seafood noodles soup ( medium spicy) L$8.5, Dumplings with spicy..."

Mira

"I first tried this place years ago because I always saw a line outside. Now I know why :) so I regularly come back for their tasty dumplings,..."

Noms Burger

"if you like spicy and you like noodles, look no further.. this is heaven!!Dan dan noodles are to DIE for... ordered wontons in spicy source..."

Rosemary Young

"Fantastic food for dumplings and noodles and very cheap prices. We ordered the hot and spicy soup that came with 20 dumplings for around 9 dollars. A..."

James Tum

"Dinky looking restaurant located at the start of Dominion Road off Eden Terrace, it's fairly small and easy to miss unless you know ehat you're..."

NYNB

"This place should be able to be given 6 stars it was incredible. The spice is amazing the flavors were incredible and the dumplings were so..."

Angel Lopez

"The best dumplings (and more) in Auckland. This place is always busy… you could be in for a bit of wait or you can call in and pick-up. The food is..."

Angelo Perez

"We had the beef spicy noodle soup and pork mince noodle soup today. Really good yummy authentic food, very generous portions and well priced...."

Kenian Fatherley

"LITERALLY THE BEST SICHUAN FOOD IVE HAD. Im a vegetarian, but absolutely absolutely loved everything that was available in vegetarian options. DO NOT..."

Anonymous Reviews

"Tried Eden Noodles after our hike up to Mount Eden from the CBD. We were there at 12-ish and there was a short quick, and it took a while to receive..."

Pei Ying Lim

"If you are a fan of Chinese’s noodle should try some of their menu it traditional but a bit oily for me. Overall it..."

Leo

"The food was delicious 😋. We had dumplings, Wontons, noodles and a rice dish. Real good food and it is definitely worth it. I do not mind a small..."

Sri Santhosh Kumar

"Eden Noodles are without question the best dumplings in Auckland, we drive from Mission Bay just to pick them up and bring them home. It’s great to..."

James Ashwin

"Little shop on top of dominion road - always busy around dinner time but very worth the wait. I always do phone order to take away. Their dumpling..."

M

"I've never given 5/5 I guess but this is the BEST MEAL I've had so far in Auckland. The food will blow your mind if you are fond of tangy, spicy and..."

Nupur Agrawala

"We came by around 1130 make sure that we could get seats for lunch. We were luck and there was one table left. After perusing the fairly large menu..."

Benedict Uy

"One of the most authentic noodle dishes sit in Eden Noodles Cafe, located in dominion road and a tiny seating area next to the kitchen. All of their..."

Von Caboteja

"my friends and I have been here a couple of times for lunch, and we absolutely love it. Food was great and tasty while not being overly expensive...."

Emilie bleriot

"Was a huge line when trying to get our orders yesterday. We had the dan dan noodles, dumplings and also chicken wonton soup. The dan dan noodles..."

Wilson Shum

"Always delicious and hot food, the spice it perfect sweet hot and numbing. Service is quick and timely. Small Cafe with very limited seating so get..."

Sarah Y

"The spicy dumplings were amazing, would definitely go back for those. As it is so popular you will have to wait a little bit but we arrived just..."

Madison Eruera

"Eden noodles is always a good time! This time we tried three dishes we never tried before - the heart break jelly is delicious and most spicy of the..."

Shiyao Annie Tong

"Food is amazing, pork & chives dumplings In spicy sauce best dumplings I've ever had. Also got spicy pork and potato on rice was delicious heaps of..."

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