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Cassia @ Skycity

91/100 (2499 ratings)

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"Tried Cassia at Home, ordered Caramelised Duck leg and Wagyu Beef Croquettes. The duck dish was delicious, perfectly cooked and juicy, mixed with the..."

Sean Soriano

"Good food that wasn't trying too hard. We had the business lunch and it was so filling for $45! Pan puri was delish - I could've ate 5..."

Katie Delaveau

"Sooooooo yummy!!! Everything was perfect. Cannot fault. I truly loved everything about this meal. We got the journey through India set menu and it..."

Sophie

"Lovey snacks. Lamb chops were really yum. Pork belly was bland on its own , but the curry it was placed on added the flavour. The lamb kebab was a..."

Hungry D

"A simple 10/10. Flawless food. Amiable staff. Amazing ambiance. The best fish tikka I have ever had...."

Lovdeepsngh

"Absolutely loved the lamb kulcha and the eggplant dish. Great ambiance and wait staff are extremely..."

Zee

"Cassia has changed my mind on fine dining. The potions were so generous for a fine dining restaurant, the staff was so kind and helpful on..."

Pearl Handa

"I had stopped leaving Zomato reviews but cassia is so good I really had to come back. Ladies and gentlemen this place is worth every penny. If you..."

Bella Qian

"Great atmosphere, wait staff very very attentive and offered excellent breakdown and suggestions on what to try. We were so happy with our whole..."

Jake Iles

"Delicious food. Will definitely be returning to try the other options on the menu. Top dishes were the tandoori fish and beef rib. The chocolate..."

Tiffany Cooper

"loved the food, staff were good and helpful. Food took a while to come out, but well worth the wait. once the food came out, it came out steadily and..."

Hemi James Ngatai

"I enjoyed the mouth-watering crabs and pani..."

Ashraf Hassan

"Went there for the first time and expected a lot ffromit .It delivered excellent tasty food , things I have not tried before and did it with..."

Richard J

"Came here for a birthday dinner and it was an amazing experience. Lovely staff, great food with an amazing ambience. Definitely a go to place for..."

Jyoti Singh

"CASSIA’s take on Indian fusion cuisine is phenomenal, I couldn’t forget about their amazing lambchops after I first tried them two years..."

Pandadrools

"We had the tasting menu which was a great experience trying different foods and we left with very full..."

Lucy Preston

"Went for a birthday meal. Good service, our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. Really ambient setting. They have some Excellent food. Get..."

Mia Hendrix

"A discreet little restaurant located on Fort Street. Excellent ambience and a great atmosphere for an intimate dining.The lamb chop was..."

Lucy

"This is by far my favourite Indian fine dining restaurant, second time coming here and still just as good. The lamb chops and coriander cream were a..."

LV.N

"Been on the bucket list for a while. First impressions, the place was beautiful. It smelled good, the staff were welcoming and friendly.We were..."

Chan Can Eat

"My ‘go to restaurant’ for special occasions as quality comes at a price. The shared surprise and enjoyment of the dishes by friends and family..."

Gold Card

"Beautiful place, loved the hanging lights. Great ambience. We shared 5 curries between 7 and it was a great amount, staff were helpful with judging..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"A truly unique dining experience. A winner of Metro’s restaurant of the year, Cassia is well-known amongst Aucklanders. Owned by celebrity chefs..."

Medium_Rare

"That Modern Indian Dining 🇮🇳✔️ We ticked Cassia off my list to celebrate my birthday, and it was such an awesome experience. Cassia is..."

Rita Ge

"Went here for our 3 year anniversary and it was brilliant! So delicious and a real dining experience - we were eating for 2.5 hours with the tasting..."

Aurora Ansin

"Sidart & Cassia - Aucklands best restaurants! Cassia - cool industrial vibe, bold flavors, exceptional service and the gin menu.... Try the..."

Tanja Jujnovich

"Absolutely love this place! Loved the fusion touch but also they kept the authenticity. Staff are very well trained and cannot wait to come back..."

FoodiesTable

"I've had plenty of indian food in my life but nothing like this. If you want to try something youve never had before, get yourself here! Everything..."

Amindha Fernando

"Wow what a restaurant.We decided to pop in to Cassia for dinner and boy are we glad we did. This is not curry as you know it - it is a..."

Austin

"So glad to finally get the chance to dine here after seeing that Gordon Ramsay ate here too. BIG fan of Sid Sahrawat. Service was great , food..."

Dora The Food Explorer

"Came here for anniversary dinner, had a lovely time. Incredible food, nice wine and great service. Highlight for me was the lamb chops and dessert,..."

Sophia Hua

"This cound be the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. I don't normally eat Indian cuisine, but these are really yum. Food presentation is 5/5,..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Food is delicious, great presentation but small portion. Cocktail was average. Friendly staff and cool deco, love the light bulbs hanging from the..."

💓 K

"Managed to get a booking in this place after 3 weeks of waiting! Well worth the wait for sure! The place is very cosy and reminded me of Melbourne...."

Nathalie

"Usually not a fan of Indian food not made by myself or my Mum but this is next level. Takes the wonderful flavours of Indian food and marries them..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Food is amazingly presented and full of flavour. My favourite is the lamb seekh kebab and the chicken dish..If you love Indian flavours this is a..."

PK

"Down a set of stairs on the infamous fort lane lies cassia. Indian is my favourite cuisine so i had to try this place out. Awesome little venue that..."

Flippynz

"Grew up with Indian food but didn't think it could be done in such an interesting way. Great use of ingredients, very fresh and interesting food...."

Rao

"Amazing experience. They were very busy but the food came out fast and service was on point. My faves were the sashimi tuna and the beef short rib so..."

Raman Singh

"I have been waiting to go to this place for a long time! Finally made it for my Birthday Dinner this year. I had great expectations and briefly I was..."

Tania Mannotra

"We had a lovely lunch at Cassia. Our waitress was very friendly and explained how the set menus and portion sizes worked since it was our first time...."

Mary Hartley

"Have eaten here numerous times in different formations from large work groups, through to groups of friends and my husband. Every time without fail..."

Kathryn Speed

"We tried their pork, lamb, chicken and paneer mains.Everything was really good but the pork has got to be the best dish on the menu.It..."

Dhruv Dhir

"I saw this place while I was moving around with auckland walking tour! I saw couple of people come out from an underground restaurant and this..."

Neethi Ratawa

"The ambiance of the restaurant is good. Someone takes your jacket and the staff are friendly. The menu is limited but the food items are interesting...."

JC

"The restaurant that made me feel like I was sitting in a Masterchef or My Kitchen Rules set. The restaurant is hidden away in fort street..."

Niki Niki

"Like everyone, we also had an amazing experience here. Fusion take on Indian cuisine and is super delicious. Hard to get a booking so need to book in..."

S & F And Baby

"A good start to great holiday at Cassia. We came here to visit my aunt and on our first evening they got us to this amazingly..."

Pooja Kalyanpur

"Absolutely amazing vegetarian food. Staff is super knowledgeable, and helpful. Great recommendations. My favourites are paneer dishes and These guys..."

Indidev

"A very modern and indian cuisine . It was a beautiful place with tasty indian flavoures. Friendly and polite staff especially tom. Good service ...."

Aggarwalhemant8111

"A very modern Indian cuisine with zest of kiwi touch to eat. Really tasty food with classy presentation. Really enjoyed every bite. A very polite and..."

Dev Samra

"It is definitely one of the best restaurants that I’ve been here in Auckland. Make sure to book a table for they are always busy. Server was really..."

Karl Evangelista

"Just got back from dining at Cassia tonight. Definitely worth the hype! We had to book a week and a half in advance because only random dinner hour..."

Riddhi

"Beautiful restaurant. Great services and food! Definitely recommend and would love to visit again! The dishes are for sharing, so it’s a perfect..."

Yolanda He

"Staff were polite. Ambience was nice. Food were amazing. Having the pani puri was a great experience. It was like an explosion of flavours in my..."

Irene Calangian

"Some close friends of mine bought me an e-voucher here and having won so many accolades in the Metro Peugeot Restaurant of the Year Awards, so we..."

Jeffie

"Came here for dinner, had to book one and a half weeks in advance. The only days that were available earlier were times like 5pm or 9:30pm...."

Dxlche

"Better the second time around. We had a large group so were lucky to escape the slightly louder restaurant area for the private dinning area. The..."

Niamh Slattery

"Please excuse the photos. I was shaking in excitement and did not want to waste time settling the brightness or focus! Down a dingy..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"At one point my lunch companion put her head down and stopped speaking or eating. After a few moments I asked if she was alright. She looked up and..."

Karen Betsubara

"Good food, didn’t blow my socks off but definitely makes you want to return back to have more. Subtle yet consistent flavours fill your palate and..."

Vegan Wanderer

"Cassia offers an underground, chic atmosphere with modern fusion Indian cuisine that is creatively presented. The lamb curry and eggplant dish were..."

Matadors

"Came here with friends and ordered the degustation which we found very reasonably priced for the amount of food we received - IIRC it was around..."

Niamh Mulholland

"Winning Auckland's Restaurant Of The Year 2 years in a row (2016, 2017) can do a lot to one's expectations. I've never dined at a Michelin stared..."

Kieran

"Recommended by friends, this place definitely does not disappoint. My boyfriend and I had the 5 course tasting menu. For drinks, we both..."

Anna

"this place is absolutely divine! The restaurant set up is modern, the staff are super friendly with great table service....then theirs the food OMG...."

Sheena Singh

"Loved the experience here so much that we came back to dine at this place twice in a span of 2 weeks. Hands down, the best Indian fusion food in..."

JKG

"Absolutely stunning!!! The service and the food was amazing 😍 Was such an enjoyable and pleasant experience would highly recommend to those who..."

ليلىٰ 💛

"Expected much of this place. Have seen the amazing reviews of his other restaurant Sidart.The food was original and well prepared. The service..."

Mike Mapperson

"We went to Cassia to celebrate my mum's birthday last night. As the top restaurant in Auckland, Cassia was definitely hard to book (I booked 3 weeks..."

Annie Ren

"Our firm had its Christmas Dinner here last Friday night21 people in a private room at the backSo allowing for that it was..."

Glenn Town

"What is "Modern Indian"? How do you make Indian food modern? Well come here and find out! What a fantastic dining experience. The staff were..."

Mark Paintin

"I was very excited to dine at Cassia for restaurant month! I had been meaning to dine here and restaurant month in August was a good time to try..."

Miss Kiki

"Modern Indian, amazing blend of spices. Mouth watering, made me think about the food for days after. Chef was able to cater for my dietary..."

Dini

"Went here with my husband on a date night. Have been trying to get a booking here for a long time. Was worth the wait. The look was totally..."

Sassy Gal

"What a beautiful, modern, absolutely delicious restaurant! I visited with a group of friends and we all left very happy (not just from the wine). A..."

J.T547

"OMG what an amazing experience! Food was delicious, perfectly balanced flavours really enjoyed my visit. Service was friendly and quick,..."

Preet Singh

"Perfect place for a Special day! You will surely not be disappointed. I am quite a foodie and love trying different cuisines and Cassia was up there..."

Reon Mendes

"Given all the buzz surrounding Cassia and how hard it is to get a booking, my expectations coming in were very high and Cassia had every opportunity..."

Orient Express

"For a restaurant that has only opened for the last two years, Cassia has certainly helped redefine the image of Indian food in Auckland from being..."

DefinitelyMayb

"Very good restaurant, but not convinced that it's worthy of the metro top award two years running. The food was beautifully presented and..."

Petra

"A confusing experience:BAD: I had been wanting to come here for a long time and my partner made a surprise dinner booking for my birthday. She..."

D G

"Amaaazzzingggg place!!! My partners friend is a chef here and after seeing the rating at this place. I really wanted to taste it. Hands down the best..."

Natasha Kumar

"Extraordinary Indian fusion, great food and friendly honest staff~~ 4 of us decided to do la carte rather than going easy with the tasting menu, cos..."

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"Unique yet delicious! Love the decor of the restaurant and the food was great! Unfortunately only got pictures of dessert! Would definitely..."

Maiya Richmond

"Being Indian my one rule of thumb is to not eat Indian food while dining out. Hence I was both hesitant and skeptical about eating at Cassia. But I'm..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"Great place ..great food ..amazing service.Over all experience at this place was just fantastic. To start with Pani puri - was a bit..."

Chirag Tailor

"Great ambience hidden jewel in Auckland city. Best indian food I have had in New Zealand. Will most definately be back to sample some more..."

Gary Bloxham

"I must say upon arrival Cassia was certainly not what I was expecting. You step down from the dark streets into a beautiful dimly lit restaurant with..."

Kelsie Smith

"My partner took me to this place for dinner a few days back. As you enter you're greeted by a friendly bunch of staff who escort you to your table....."

Sana Siddiqui

"Had dinner here and tried the bhel puri, tandoori fish, parathas for starters and the prawn, chicken and one other dish for mains to share among 5 of..."

SDeans

"Late review but i wanted to thank for the great food and great service we received at Cassia. Ambience, food and service.. All great. Thank You..."

R S

"Beautiful setting and location near bars, The only downfall was that the venue was very hard at the time to get a booking. Amazing food made up for..."

Claire Williams

"Been wanting to come here for ages and I couldn't be more impressed! The decor was modernly beautiful. Ordered: chicken tikka roll, beef short rib,..."

Try_something_new

"Sensational restaurant. Completely and utterly lives up to the hype! Fans of butter chicken ("the blander, the better") might want to give it a miss..."

P

"Other than one of the waitresses taking my drink away even though i hadn't finished it, i quite this place. Could do with more ventiation or aircon..."

Manoj Patel

"Seriously the amazing food and the best customer service.Amazing decor. Priced well for what you get. Will definitely visit this place again and..."

YumYum

"Absolutely superb in every way. Food awesome. Wait staff--amazing. The food was completely surprising in the best way possible. Traditional Indian..."

Tim Shorter

"One of our favourites in Auckland especially to take visitors to. Great ambience and very helpful, friendly staff. The food is perfect each and every..."

Mark

"We had heard good things so went for dinner. Had to book in advance as it's always busy! Cassia should definitely be on your list to visit if you..."

Kirsty M

"Modern menu - not your usual Indian dine out place. Felt pretty healthy as I ate. The interior decor is pretty good helped to create a nice relaxed..."

P L

"I have Always wanted to go there and eventually made it. I have to say I overall liked the food however the room was so so so noisy. I guess there's..."

LuciferTSN

"Great presentation. Love the starters they were pretty good. Mains were Indian carries which were unfortunately not authentic enough to..."

Chico

"After hearing so many things about Cassia, we managed to book a table and go for a nice Saturday night dinner here.The online booking..."

Aabhas Dole

"If you like Indian as much as me then you need to try Cassia! Indian Fusion with a deconstructed mind boggling twist! One of the coolest little..."

Alwayseating

"You only need one reason to book a table at Cassia, and that reason is Sid Sahrawat. Cuisine NZ’s Chef of the Year 2016 and the man behind one of..."

Zoe Bowker

"Cassia is ah-mazing.We have heard so many good things about Cassia so we had to give it a try on a special occasion.The place is..."

Cindy Wu

"Went hear for a birthday dinner. The restaurant is hidden on Fort lane and you might miss it easily.NOTE - I am being critical here as this was..."

Parik Andhare

"Came here for my partner's 21st and though I expected it to be good, it was great. The service was fantastic, our glasses were always full of water..."

Natalie Dolan

"High end Indian fusion food. every dish was so good with balance od flavours and textures. Complex and exciting goodness. large portions that so..."

Poppingcandy

"This restaurant, seriously had the best customer service I ever had and the food is amazing too. It was a friendly welcome and the waitress suggested..."

Harvey Chiang

"Fantastic food, and a really great space for such great modern Indian. The hapuka, the tuna and the lamb were amazing and must haves. They get the..."

James

"Ah, where to begin! Not quite what we expected and we were pleasantly surprised! We went for the degustation menu with wine pairing. Each course was..."

R-Dee Roche

"Had the business lunch here, staff here are friendly, food is is absolutely amazing, decor and atmosphere works for the restaurant. Will definitely..."

Ryan Wong

"Surprising Indian food with high quality ingredients. One thing that I liked a lot about Cassia is that the dishes are for sharing, so you..."

Diogo Reck

"Nice service and very chilled out atmosphere. Had the business lunch and the food was quick out of the kitchen. The starters of Pani Puri and Soft..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"I absolutely loved the underground feel of the venue. The atmospheres was lively and great for us as we had a group of 8 and didn't feel concious..."

MegaW

"Now this place has rave reviews. And why not? I'm pretty sure it was voted the best restaurant in Auckland last year. We came here on a saturday..."

Josh Law

"I heard good reviews about this restaurant so my husband and I decided to have dinner there on a Thursday. We didn't book for a reservation but we're..."

Patriz De Leon

"Tried 5 course tasting dinner menu for $ 80.00 there. All raw food materials were very fresh. My best favorite dish was the Pork Belly Vindaloo, a..."

Michelle Hwang

"We finally came here... Had to! We started with 6 starters/entrees... The tikka rolls were delicious as was the soft shell crab, lamb chops..."

Donna&Shane

"Amazing experience! Great food, quick and smooth service.. Can't wait to come back and try again!Could not decide on a favourite dish......"

Jaffa

"I had the 5 course taster. My favourites from this menu were:1) Roasted carrots, cashew cream 2) Lamb rump, spiced eggplant3) Scampi..."

Adrianna

"We went to dinner as a four last night. It was a busy night and I was interested to see if Cassia could live up to the hype. The dining room is..."

Gus

"This was probably the most enjoyable dining experience I've ever had. The atmosphere and decoration was so nice, everything from the lights on the..."

Roni Ramone

"My wife said "OMG it's like the 3-star Michelin restaurant in the 100 Foot Journey movie has materialized in real life" and that succinctly summed..."

ZoomZoomZoom

"This guys are the best in town. Great service and menu. Let them order for me every time and never disappointed. Priced well for what you get! ..."

Alex Bunnett

"Usually with these type of modern/fusion/reinvented eateries you get an awkward 50/50 mix of authenticity and "kiwi-taste-accommodating-flavours"...."

Lucia Zhang

"I am a big fan of fusion food. Done well it is a perfectculinary marriage of two different cuisines. Cassia certainly delivered andwent..."

SP

"It's pretty simple. I've been here multiple times. I have not been able to find fault with anything at this place on any of the times I've been here...."

Nick

"All I can say is that this restaurant is the total package. Exciting fusion flavours, visual artistry and excellent service. A must do for the..."

Anushree Sen Gupta

"Possibly the best Indian i have ever eaten. Unique, big bold flavours that are in your face and all in a dark underground restaurant with am..."

Rachel P

"I had been told about Cassia from a number of people, all good things of course, so I had to give it a go. Cassia is fine dining Indian..."

Jaya Soma

"The best Indian fusion food I have had and some very interesting concoctions of cocktails...superior service and ambienece makes this a place for..."

Anitha Narayan

"You cannot describe dining here as just lunch or dinner, it's a dining experience. Everything from, starters to main course to dessert was..."

Zoheb Gafoor

"We'd been waiting to try out Cassia for a while now so we decided to check it out last week. Down an alleyway off Fort Street, we weren't too sure..."

Zamily

"Cassia is simply the love of my life. Ok, so the place may look pretentious for Indian food, but I assure you the service is top notch and the food..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"We went to the place on a Thursday night and it was packed. The place is hidden in a quiet lane and we knew it's going to be a nice evening as soon..."

Christian

"We were excited to have a crack at this place for some time now and the food turned out to be above expectations. By far the best Indian restaurant..."

Kaushikc_32

"Never expect this restaurant is located on a narrow side road.When you drive through Fort Lane make sure you drive slowly to be able to catch..."

Cindy Ong

"What a great little find. I had originally stumbled across this place while passing through Fort Lane and decided to try it out for my girlfriends..."

Dominic

"After being on my Wishlist for a while I finally came to Cassia to celebrate my birthday. I liked it instantly when we walked in. The interior was..."

Laura Hunt

"This is not a restaurant, this is an experience. Service was amazing followed by amazing food. Had an amazing night. I recommend you to visit this..."

Manjot Singh

"Perfect evening at Cassia last week. The food was phenomenal but it was the service that really made it for me. I had both a lovey wine and starter..."

Rona Dalgleish

"I had the beautifully plated chicken tandoori with naan bread. Spicy and strong flavours of different spices. Chicken very tender. It's authentic but..."

Travels4Food

"By far the best Indian food we had in Auckland. Dishes are well balanced spicy lamb seekh kebabs(very spicy) really tasty, beef short rib flavours..."

Himanshu Shaun Tyagi

"First time encountering Indian fusion. Would loved to have tried more dishes but they are very filling; I guess there is always next..."

Rachel

"Wow!. Easily the best Indian food I've had in Australia and NZ. Similar in quality to what you might get in best UK places.Definitely..."

Gash

"frankly, the gin-based drinks are what we have been talking about in regards to this place. very good, refreshing and new. It has long tables to..."

Selin

"Came to try this restaurant for a friend's 22nd birthday and tried their $55 for 5 courses + dessert deal that ended at the end of August. It..."

Melissa

"Cassia is a special spot, recently had a truly wonderful evening here. Unique in all the right ways, Cassia serves a strong personality of dining..."

Lara Custance

"Everything about Cassia is perfect. I went for the Auckland restaurant month set menu. 5 courses for $55. Every dish in the set menu was delicious..."

Anna Bentley

"Now, first things first, this isn't your typical Indian restaurant. I've eaten some great Indian food in England (Birmingham especially) and India,..."

Paul Martell-Mead

"Had a banquet lunch with our clients and we all loved it. Great place for trying new foods and all dishes were presented beautifully. Cocktail master..."

Sammy

"Went to try the Restaurant Month Menu and found myself and my partner In for a great treat. A great experience from drinks, entrées, mains and..."

Nickgill88

"Everything Sid Sahrawat touches, turns to gold. I told him this last night, and he exploded in laughter and shook my hand over some pleasantries. I..."

Gentlepig

"We went to cassia for our wedding anniversary. Had to book on a thursday night...they were really busy and full. But all the staff was very..."

Aucklanders

"Really nice food and very good customer service...especially...Panipuri and Vege brioche.....ummmmm....its really indian style spicy food..who ever..."

Sandip Patel

"This year for Dad’s 55th birthday, myfamily decided to give Cassia a go. I had heard great reviews about Cassia fromother friends and..."

Krishna Chandratre

"As an Englishman living in NZ now for 5 years (another example of the overseas souvenir), I've found the paucity of good Indian restaurants worrying...."

Don Allerston

"I was excited when I heard that Sid Sahrawat was opening a new restaurant – Cassia. Indian is a personal favourite of mine but there aren’t many..."

Jess Pendergrast

"My partner took me to Cassia for date night. So glad, he had booked a table as it was jam packed on Friday at 8.30pm. We arrived early and had a seat..."

Mezza

"Why Come here??Inspiring lunch is always the bomb.. front of the house here are very attentive and cool they are not too formal, its makes..."

F.A.T.s "Food And ThoughtS" DUO

"I went to Cassia and had the $39 business lunch. In short, it was amazing! Each dish had perfectly balanced flavours and a nice hit of spice -..."

KitKat

"My reservation when heading out for an Indian meal, is always the fear of being overwhelmed by curry sauce and poor cuts of meat. Cassia's..."

Minily

"Simply amazing! I love the bengali/ East Indian inspirations in some of the dishes, but I love the creativity, flair and innovation even more. Helps..."

Ishita M. Mendonsa

"Wow, this place rocks. Tables were busy so we sat at the bar for a drink, and ended up dining there (not because we had to, but because it was a..."

Keryn P.

"Indian food is a personal favourite of mine, though many traditional Indian restaurants don't really branch and and mainly stick to classic dishes...."

Mariamjafer

"Was there last night....what an amazing restaurant...from the start to finish the whole dinner was wow....We were greeted in the restaurant..."

Jayne Mcewen

"Wow just wow... Feel like I've died and gone to heaven. I wish I could eat like this everyday! The flavours in everything are so balanced with the..."

Cazza Holland

"Great to see semi formal food presentation served in such a way as to be conducive to sharing. Elegantly prepared dishes with carefully considered..."

Cam Thurlow

"Taking up the spot of Mandarin Dumplings, Cassia can be found on Fort Lane. We arrived early on a Thursday night without a booking and we were seated..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Usually when a new Indian eatery opens in the neighbourhood, there isn’t so much attention drawn to it. But when you hear it’s Sid Sahrawat of..."

UltimateOmNoms

"I've been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally had the opportunity to find my way there over the weekend. The restaurant..."

Linny

"In a city crammed full of competition, it's hard to find that niche, that point of difference - something would see you retain a customer rather than..."

Mr Wu

"My friend and I arrived at Cassia at 6.30pm on a Saturday night (without a reservation) and were seated immediately. We left 2 hours later and not..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"We did the journey through India tasting menu and it was amazing! We particularly enjoyed the pani puri, vindaloo carrots and the chicken labrardar..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

"We love Cassia so much it’s our fav. This is our 4th time to dine here and they always deliver. The food are outstanding, really complex flavours..."

Nathalie Ong

"Everything A+++++ we indians have experienced all sorts of food outside, from street to 5/7 starts Restaurants. CASSIA is one of the 5/7 stars..."

VickyBijal Randeri

"Cassia at SkyCity offers amazing Indian fusion food and exceptional service. A must-try for food enthusiasts. I will definitely be going..."

Jimmy Chang

"Third time I have been here and first time review. The menu is pretty good and the service is fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. The food was all..."

Kelv

"Our time at Cassia was truly the best dining experience we’ve ever had. From the minute you step into the beautiful premises on Federal Street, you..."

Felicity Craft

"One of the best restaurants in Auckland, highly recommended. It was the second time I went there, and had the same amazing experience. We ordered the..."

Rachel U

"Food tasted good. Couldn't complain. Service needs some work (some staff need better training, not all). We went for a valentines day set menu ($180)..."

Lokkhi Kobutor

"Wonderful service and served just the right level of spice and spiciness for me at least, a good variety of cocktails and beverages, great music and..."

Gary Wilson

"Such a great experience! Flavours that explode in your mouth and the cocktails were amazing. Great place to go to for a special..."

Shanae F

"Absolutely amazing experience! We had the journey through India vegan set menu and everything was so delicious I was in Heaven. The eggplant and..."

Tessa McGeorge

"What a spectacular gem of high class Indian food with some amazing aesthetics. The food is delicious and amazingly displayed, the ambience is..."

Kane Burnet

"5 stars for the food and service: I have been to their Sidart too, but Cassia has the right amount of Indian spice and element in their food. Green..."

Caidi JIANG

"Easily 5 stars for food. Easily 5 stars for accommodating our party of 3 when we only booked 2. Easily 5 stars for ambiance and super chill vibe...."

Nathan Iglesias

"Great take on Indian food in a fine dining style. The carrot dish they had on offer was truly amazing - to be praising of all things a carrot dish..."

Carl C

"I love this place. They really look after you. Love that it’s halal so bestie can eat here too. We were well looked after. Beautiful meal. Those..."

Kezia Lobo

"Recommendations brought us here, and we were not disappointed. Bookings need to be done weeks in advance for weekend dining, so if you have a special..."

Karen Hitchcock

"For years I had heard so many things about Cassia and never made it. Boy am I glad that changed as the lunch we had there was simply world class. The..."

James Ashwin

"Just wow! I never thought about combining Indian cuisine and fine dining, but now I think completely different. Thank you Cassia team for the..."

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Chinoiserie

91/100 (2175 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Asian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Calamari

Calamares

Ribs

Pork

Noodle

Café

Asian

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Takeout

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"Service = 5/5; Taste = 5/5; Value for money = 5/5; Menu options = 4/5; Vibe = 4/5; Hubby = 4/5Chinoiserie is one of my TOP restaurants in..."

Honest Foodie

"Excellent! My husband and I took his parents there tonight to celebrate their 45th wedding..."

Ison Teddy

"Amazing food and service always a great night dining here. Keep up the amazing work and showing us what food options we can..."

Jess Ramage

"Was great - tasty fresh food. Highly recommended Love the squid Bao and the beans. Cucumber salad could have been a little bit..."

SonjaB

"We dine at Chinoiserie last night, what a great experience,the restaurant was 95% full. We were welcomed inside by a waitress and decided to take the..."

Debra McIntyre

"Pork baos here are amazing! Good..."

Sang Ook Cho

"Really chic and an amazing vibe when you go in. We got the balls, pork belly bao and gonggong noodles to takeaway...which were all "melt in your..."

Ancella Gonsalves

"Love the baos here. I mean, that’s what the people come here for right?!?!We had a selection and shared as we couldn’t decide on just the..."

Chan Can Eat

"Its similar like other asian street food restaurants. Staff were very friendly, food were served fast. We ordered Pork Belly Bun, pork spare ribs and..."

Fiona Yao

"Foods are amazing as usual and staffs are just as good as usual :) Keep it up guys !!! i would like to say a huge Thank you for the Fortune..."

Queenie LaCroix

"Love this place! Has the best fried chicken in Auckland! The chicken bao and popcorn chicken are so..."

Isaac Van Weerd

"We order heaps of food to share among 4 people, they looked quite small portions but then we couldn’t finish them all. We love all the food that we..."

Sarah Tran

"Lovely decor and great service, affordable & filling. The baos are huge and very tasty and filling, also enjoyed the ribs and squid and bought some..."

Lydia McEvoy

"This place has the best bao buns in Auckland, probably the whole of New Zealand 😍 we also always get their fries aswell which come with wasabi..."

Janita Fuller

"This funky little Chinese-fusion restaurant in Mt Albert has long been on my list, especially now they’ve made the menu a lot more..."

Gourmet Vegetarians

"Chinoiserie is a great place for a quick bite to eat and when I say quick I mean QUICK. We ordered the pork bao, karaage bao, squid rings, popcorn..."

Tony Shi

"Had a couple of Bao in here and they were delicious. The karaage chicken and pork belly were great. Popcorn chicken was also yummy too. Service was..."

Hungry Teddy (20% Zomato Gold, Use : HUNG2716)

"This is my partners favourite place to eat. Unfortunately I don’t have any photos because I guess it’s not a novelty for us to eat here!..."

Rebecca Ly

"First time I came here I wasn't expecting much as I was just hungry but boy did this place deliver. The ambience of the place and the good vibes from..."

Martin Camacho

"Yum! Well its not posh but it doesn't have to be. Retro old school setting, dragon overhead, low light, great honest food with flare and a very nice..."

Vicki And John Davidson

"Garlic fish bites are awesome ! Crisp & tasty in sweet chillie assam flavour - just yum! Kaarage Chicken Bao is very good too. The menu doesn’t..."

Michele C

"Cute little asian fusion spot just off Mt Albert Road. Pretty central location but parking was a wee bit difficult! Food was great! Definitely..."

Yinya Shi

"One of the best meals i had in a long time 💗 Love Chinoiserie!Ambience: Not a big fan of the lighting but i guess that makes it..."

Linh 💛

"Really enjoy Chinosserie every time we go! Small but tasty menu and the ribs are insane! Really good value for money too!! Love the decor and the..."

Alex Lenton

"Chinoiserie bun’s menu constantly change which is great to try different taste buns. There’s happy hour on tap beer for $5 😊. Recommended to..."

SM

"Neat restaurant with cool decor. Friendly staff with great service. Reasonable price. We didn’t have to wait too long for our food...."

P Chen

"Pretty cool asian style deco. A huge dragon all other Chinese style embellishments. Food was good but some of them taste a bit salty for me...."

LuNa The TuNa

"Neat restaurant in an area with no neat restaurants!Tasty noodles. My kids chowed on these like no tomorrow. Most dishes are deep fried so..."

Tony Ma

"Yum! Cheap! Fast! What more can you ask for? All flavours are well balanced and portion size is good as well. Best Bao place I’ve been to in..."

CHIFAN.EATS

"Upon entrance you’ll be welcomed with gorgeous lighting and good vibe music. The well decorated environment sets the mood for the restaurant to be..."

Vanessa Gao

"Tasty and different food, can go mid week for a quick and well sized dinner. Affordable and yummy for people on a low budget. Great variety of..."

Cheapeatobsession

"This place is always full of quality customers and has a good vibe. I personally prefer a restaurant with a small menu. Would definitely go back..."

Ch66

"Always busy here and for a reason... great food and service and spacious dining! Had the pork bao and chicken karage + edamame. Am obsessed with..."

Sydney

"Amazing pork ribs and popcorn chicken. Iced tea so refreshing!!! Cozy place, and actually service is really fast as well. Also love it that pork..."

Amy Ching

"Omg yum yum yum 😋 tried the matcha bao and I believe this is one of the best Asian fusion restaurants I have ever tried in Auckland 😍 would..."

Cheryl 🍒

"Fancy little place, we had pork belly and chicken kaarage- the baos had an amazing mix of flavours especially the pork. Garlic fish bites had a..."

Tet

"It’s always a good idea to go to Chinoiserie! You have to try all the buns. The ribs are not as good as in Kiss Kiss, but the battered squid is a..."

Boty

"We ordered the Pork Belly Bao, Karaage Chicken Bao, and the Pork Spare Ribs.The two baos were delicious and succulent, with all the right..."

Vivian C

"Loved the vibe of this restaurant :) when I walked in and saw those interesting decorations like dragons and wall art, I was already excited to..."

The Poor Foodie

"My first visit of Chinoiserie was pretty good. Enjoyed my pork bao so much, soft and sweet bao bun and crispy and juicy pork with refreshing veggies...."

Chico

"Such a cute little place kinda in the middle of nowhere, but if you’re a fan of bao and good ass ribs, worth the trip.The bao buns are..."

Laura Bartch

"Come here all the time and has never let me down! Food is quick, cheap, good portions and amazing service!The portions are quite big so what I..."

SpoonMe

"Hands down one of the best baos you can get in Auckland, although not the most authentic, it is to be expected. Quick service, reasonably priced and..."

Jim Lin

"This is one of our favourite go-to place. FOOD: Everything is delicious and reasonably priced. Our default orders are: pork belly bao (yummy and..."

Happie

"Great little place to come after work for a light dinner and a drink. I got the chicken bao which was tasty but nothing too extraordinary. The garlic..."

Pfer464

"Amazing food and atmosphere that I cannot get enough! Comfy, casual and the menu range is just right. Highly recommended for a casual night out or..."

Jonnel Mamauag

"Came here for a date night on a Friday, ordered the pork mince noodles, chicken and beef Bao. Also had beer sawmill pale ale. Food was great, pricing..."

Chloe-Mae

"We dined here 2 weeks ago with my sisters and the food was so delicious service was great didn't wait long for our food to come recommend and will be..."

Elza Tanevesi

"Always a great go to restaurant that provides great food and great value. Pork milk buns are devine. They would be a 5, but service was a little..."

Sarahappleton10844

"This place is so good! Great vibe, great food. This is another Asian 'fusion' place with steamed baos and I'm so glad my friend introduced me to this..."

Ashleigh Hea

"I am telling everyone I know in Auckland about this delicious food. What a fantastic recommendation for dinner! It was packed by 7pm and they don’t..."

Love.Life.Daley

"We came here for lunch after hearing lots of great things about this place. We ordered two gua bao: Karaage chicken and pork belly. The bao..."

Dxlche

"Such an awesome lay out and ambience. Food was good especially the prawn bao!! YUMMMM - had the pork Bao which was s little bit dry. Other wise..."

Hope

"This place is extremely delicious and has a great atmosphere. Food was cooked to perfection and was a generous size. My partner and I will defiantly..."

Nicola O'Malley

"I was brought here by my friend. It was such a nice place and great food. I order the vegetarian satay tofu and I love it. I love the wasabi mayo..."

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

"Great place for a casual dinner and hang out. My boyfriend and I tried Chinoiserie for the first time today and it was really good! We had two Bao..."

FranziLuisa13

"Great veggie bun, there is even a vegan one if you wish! I got the bun & shared edamame and chips with my bf. Holy heck you get a lot of edamame..."

Vegesaur

"Oh my goodness this food is to die for! I’ve never dined in so I cannot comment on the experience but if the food is anything to go by it would..."

Bridgette.clarke

"Been fortunate enough to go here twice, and both times were absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere is amazing with good attentive staff - and the food..."

Christopher Pearce

"This place has an awesome vibe. Little dark but bustling with staff and other diners. It get very busy, you are unable to book tables but worth the..."

Happy Eater

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland! The food is so delicious!! Especially the pork belly bao and the coconut-crusted calamari! I also loved..."

Lizzie

"Very well presented food, prompt service, creative dishes. All round a great experience. Some old favorites recreated, e.g. Slaw. Popcorn chicken was..."

Harley.aish

"Super lovely wait staff, cool atmosphere and delicious vegan food! It all came out so fast and was not overpriced. I would recommend the vegan bao..."

Jessia

"Came here to catch up with friends over some good food and we sure did. We were the last ones to leave. Great service, atmosphere and food. Their..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"Really enjoyed this place! It was super busy when we turned up and staff told us it was a 40 minute wait to get a table - after only 15 minutes there..."

Auckland Foodie

"New fave place to eat! 😍 Lovely staff, atmosphere and the food is amaaaazing! We had the pork belly and chicken bao, squid, ribs and edamame...."

Krystyna

"Viby place with good solid offerings.Space is an issue and you may need to book a table.Even vegetarian flock can eat here. Drinks are served..."

Praneal Badal

"The squid bao tastes really delicious. Their fries and the slaw are also good. Would give a 5/5 if they switched to using free range meat but for now..."

Sarah Shepherd

"Finally had the excuse to come here after seeing so many photos and hearing good things about this place. Food came out super quick! Great service..."

Linlin

"Always super tasty and food comes out fast! Very affordable too, especially for those on a student budget! The ribs are consistently amazing, as is..."

Victoria Birch

"Came here with some friends around 5.30 on a Thursday just before it began to pick up. There’s definitely a vibe to it, lots of colour. It’s..."

Hasiba Zareh

"Beautiful. Food ! Compliments to the chef ! Ambience is really good maintained! Welcome staff ! Pricing is just right ! Had a lovely experience..."

Nahush Khandagale

"A great spot in Mt Albert. The best ribs you’ll find far and wide. I’d highly recommend the popcorn chicken too, it comes with amazing reduced..."

Steph Coulton

"Bao Bao!Great vibe in and outside, feels like it’s not trying to be as cool as it is. Menu is very simple with a few things done..."

Dale Spencer

"Went around 5:30 and the food came within 5 minutes. Super Fast and delicious. Great flavours and service. My must-have are the ribs and the gong..."

To Be Honest

"BEST POPCORN CHICKEN EVER AND BEST PORK RIBS EVER AND YUMMY FRIES AND BEST ORANGE JUICE AND SERVICE WOW THE FOOD COMES SO QUICK I LOVE IT GIVE IT A..."

Jemma Oxenham

"Finger-licking food at really good prices with super funky decor and ambience - I be loving this joint!! All the food (we ordered 8-10 dishes) came..."

Amy

"Get here early, cause this place packs up fast. Don't be fooled by the prices as the portions of food are quite big. I had the Beef Bao and that was..."

Manoj Patel

"The Ribs here are to die for! Some of the best ribs made in Auckland in my opinion. I usually grab ribs here and they never disappoint! Highly..."

Brent Sause

"Food was amazing! We ordered the squid bao and gong gong noodles. The squid was perfect and tender with just the right amount of seasoning and..."

Vanessa

"Good place to have some snacks with a cocktail or a beer after work.Surely one of the best, if not the best, options in Mount Albert. The..."

Diogo Reck

"Love their ribs~ Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, falling off the bone goodness~ Not alot of choices on the menu though... The place..."

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"Great service, delicious food and a fun vibe! Reasonable prices, and the food is very easy to share. The Bao are delicious and highly recommended. ..."

Sarah Faulkner

"Very impressed with this place. Cozy indoors and out. No bookings but no one seemed to wait long while I was there. Take away available too. We tried..."

Faye Stubbs

"This place has the best pork ribs in the whole of Auckland. Why I love their pork ribs so much - they taste delicious, the portion is a good size,..."

JKG

"Amazing, can't get enough. Just sad you don't have more chinoiseries. Pork bun is super tasty and the popcorn chicken is scrumptious love..."

Samantha Richardson

"Never every disappoints! Even when it is busy, its worth waiting to get a seat. We always get a bao bun (highly recommend the duck), the ribs, and..."

Dannielle Andrews

"Consistently great every time we've been here. It's so easy to over eat here between the bao choices and the yummy sides. The slaw is awesome -..."

Michelle M

"Soooo annoying that they don't take bookings as I really enjoy this place but it puts me off coming here if I have to wait for a table. Would be fine..."

Grace Nesbitt

"Definitely recommend and I have taken lot of my friends to this restaurant. I have been to over 5 different places for bao and this place does the..."

FoodMakesMeHappy

"The Pork Belly Bao's are to die for! For $8 only it's soooo worth it. Ribs are also so cheap for $15! Only downfall is you can't make bookings so if..."

Jasmine

"This is currently my friend's favourite eatery so she suggested we come here for a catch up. Love the artwork across the walls and in the..."

I_like_pickles

"I pass by this restaurant everyday I see it's always crowded. So I'm wondering what kind of restaurant it is. Today I finally have a chance to try it..."

I'm A Foodie

"I always love coming to Chinoiserie - the baos are my favourite in Auckland. The atmosphere is kitsch and a bit hipster, but it's down to earth and..."

Kellie Ngaire

"Intimate and stylish, very well priced food and you will be lucky to grab a seat!! An oriental twist on the classic burger :) Popularity is the only..."

Waiata Tucker

"Chinoiserie is a small place. The interior looks like the bedroom of the black sheep of an Asian family. Kind of a weird mish-mash. The place has..."

Brenda Phu

"Went there first time with family on a special occasion. Ordered Bao's with different fillings, Pork, Squid,Chicken and Duck. Outstanding, great..."

Sukumar Goswami

"Grab a blanket and sit under the heaters outside, order a drink and a steamed bun and something to share. Awesome! My top choices for..."

Abbey Lissaman

"A hidden gem in the suburbia of West Auckland indeedy. The food is fresh, quick, tasty and (unbelievably) reasonably priced - the sort of dishes..."

Adeline

"Absolutely loved the pork Guo bao. So delicious! The pork belly was cooked so perfectly. Also tried the chicken one and it was yummy too. Just..."

Kaydeen Manukia

"Absolutely love the Asian fusion that is Chinoiserie! Every dish I try here is so tasty, fresh and full of flavour. My highlights are the coconut..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"I love this little gem hidden away in Mt Albert. Great decor and vibes. This is a great place to pop in for some absolutely delicious Bao and treats!..."

J.T547

"I'd been reading in the Herald that the owners of Kiss Kiss also ran Chinoiserie in Mt. Albert, I knew it was a matter of days not weeks before my..."

Kieran

"Best Bao we've ever had!It has raised the bar so high.I loved the quirkiness, everything felt right.The staff are amazing, I was blown..."

Donhavaclue

"Pork Bun just got a whole new look! And it looks 🔥🔥🔥.Where do I begin with this little diamond... ❤❤❤ the art on the wall is..."

T.B.F

"Yum. Chinoiserie is a great place for a catch up with mates, it has a relaxed cool vibe and is always packed. Whilst I think the baos could be a..."

Fooddude

"One of my favourite "quick eats"! It's not some where you go for a long sit down dinner but if you want something quick the food is..."

Sophie-fern Wright

"This place is so good! Cheap, friendly, fast and delicious - what more could you want. Awesome value for money. Always love coming here and you never..."

Chantal Hoeft

"True to its name, Chinoiserie is a classic kiwi interpretation of the famous and well loved Bao (steamed bun). This eatery tucked in the suburban..."

Hello Rosie

"The food here is good. Ive been dying to come and try. Service is fast and quick. We ordered fish, pork ,beef and chicken bun. The ribs and spicy..."

Breadzania

"Literally one of my fav places to go! Always busy, good service and they never disappoint. Highly recommend to anyone looking for good food for..."

Syd Sills

"What a busy little place on a weeknight. The wait list system was efficient and we were seated within twenty minutes. The design of the whole place..."

Lisa Reynolds

"The best local bar hands down. The bonus is the awesome food. Awesome staff and wouldn't go any where else. Thanks again guys for the awesome nights..."

Peter Lee

"My partner and I came here over the weekend. We were one of the first people to arrive as they open at 4. They food came out super quick (probably..."

Samantha

"Service was really good, we got seated straight away. The food was amazing. I will be back as soon as I have the chance! Good size meals as well, we..."

Maia

"Small menu but all that means is they can concentrate on making those few things great. Side snacks are larger than we expected. We ordered way to..."

Victoria Jenner

"Went here last Friday with some friends for an early catch up dinner! (Good thing though because as the night deepens the queue was getting longer!)..."

Joseph Brian P. Lee

"For a quick, cheap meal chinoiserie is very tasty. The menu is limited but you already know what you're here for - the milk buns. We had beef and..."

Laurie540

"Absolutely unique dishes. Food always tastes fresh. The service is great too. All round awesome place to go and try something new. The French/Asian..."

Vinmanrules

"This restaurant has only baos as their mains but they have plenty of sides to offer which doesn't feel like a "side" at all because servings were..."

Alix

"Came here on a Wednesday night, it was packed. But we were lucky to get a seat on the counter. The place is spunky!! With cool Asian deco. Service..."

Seamus M.

"Yum! Went in with my friend just before the Saturday night rush. Perfect timing. Food came very quickly. Cocktails were refreshing and the ribs and..."

Rui Xing Chen

"Incredibly tasty food at very reasonable prices, the drinks are great to. Only let down was the timing on the glass noodle salad as it came out about..."

Kimiora Borthwick

"Yum best steamed buns in Auckland. I drive 30 minutes just for these buns, well worth the trip as they never disappoint! I highly recommend this new..."

Kimberley

"Went there for an early Saturday dinner (6pm-ish) with a group of 6. Getting there early proved worthwhile, as the place was packed shortly after...."

Rafael Fonseca

"Absolutely love this place! The tofu gua bao with satay sauce was always my go to gua bao. Although the new tofu gua bao is still tasty, please bring..."

Tamsin Dehar

"Since this place opened its brought more people to Owairaka. It's fantastic. If you're looking for something light that's full of flavour then I..."

Miura Elikana

"Love this place! Always such good food and such good prices! Love the chicken and tofu Bao in particular! It is always busy but they have a quick..."

Gabby

"We were seated in the small area near the front window. Waiter forgot to ask us for drinks. The pork belly bao was undercooked and bland however a..."

Alana Emerson

"This place has quite an unique decoration and is one of the few places which is well known for their baos. We had the chicken and fish baos and a..."

Siow Fong Chen

"After hearing all the hype about chinoiserie's bao, I finally got to to try it. I must admit it was pretty darn good!We went there for an..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"This is my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I always recommend the Chinoiserie to friends and family. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant and..."

Shannon Boyce

"We've finally tried this place after hearing and reading about the great reviews. My husband and I ordered the chicken and pork guabao, coconut..."

Blackpearl

"One of those places youd be lucky to get a table at, Chinoiserie meets the standard of its sister restaurants L'oeuf and Kiss Kiss. If youre..."

Roana Bilia

"Be warned by the portion sizes! Don't be fooled by the very well priced dishes, these are some of the biggest baos Iv had! I was STARVING after gym..."

Sulin Wang

"Loved the vibe to this place and the funky decor. Pink walls with hand paintings and hanging dragons added character and worked well with the space..."

HJ

"yummy gaoooo baooooo!!!finally got to try this place on sunday at 8pm.. busy but we got seated straight away and the wait staff were..."

Grace Sifa

"After the dinner at Lucky Buddha, I grew an immense liking for baos. Through the vines I’d heard of Chinoiserie in Mt Albert, so of course I went..."

Vivi S

"Went here during lunch and it wasn't too busy.The interior design was suitable for the Asian theme the restaurant was going for and had a..."

Aleana Fernando

"Interesting deco for this little Taiwanese fusion place! Always packed during dinner time. I suggest coming during 330-4ish as it would be quite and..."

Ethan Liaw

"We visited this place on a Sunday late afternoon and we were all delighted!!! There's enough table to accommodate us and the service was super..."

Anna Fern

"Service: Staff were friendly and attentive which was great!Food: Absolutely delish! My partner and I had the spare ribs, chicken karaage bao and..."

Fare Henry

"Soft and smooth textured milk buns with awesome fillings! Perfect for nights when you felt like eating light but still get the kick of satisfaction...."

Elsie

"Brilliant brilliant brilliant ! , one of the best Asian eateries in NZ ! I rave about this place to everyone who will listen . Can't fault the staff..."

Big Cheese

"I have been here multiple times and I am never disappointed! I have ordered the same karage chicken bun 3-4 times now and it has tasted the same..."

Jessica Callistus

"First time here this afternoon and what an experience. Great customer service as soon as you walk in, Love the vibe in there, Food was excellent..."

Harry

"A popular local, I had been meaning to try this place for a while and when the offer came up to go there for dinner I was so excited! I don’t..."

Ghost Reviewer

"So it was time to hunt for a new Asian fusion place. Found this on metro top 50. This cute little place was overflowing with hungry people wanting to..."

Jay

"Just love the food and service here! We visited on Saturday night, it is really busy,but all the staff are kind and helpful. We ordered chicken bun,..."

❤️Irene

"Nice little gem in mt Albert! Very hipster and great vibe! Food was really quick and generous portions, staff were friendly and attentive! Price wise..."

Nathalie

"Came here a couple of times now. Buzzing atmosphere and sweet hipster decor! Food is delicious and they even do mulled wine in winter which is..."

Imogen Trupinic

"Great price great tastes and great wait staff. The calamari and the pork ribs delish. I will be back to try the rest of the menu. They so..."

David C

"I cant believe it took me a long time to try this restaurant but finally had the time to experience their food and service! Food was delicious and..."

Celani Atienza

"This place really does live up to its' rumoured great prices. The Gua Bao are fresh tasting and of high quality. The chips and wasabi Mayo was so..."

ShelDiamond

"Crazy delicious place. So good i had to write a review. We ordered a little too much because we thought the servings would be small due to the price...."

David Stubbs

"Absolutely love this place , it's unique style gives it a great atmosphere whether you're sitting inside or outside . Staff is always attentive and..."

Tee Pene

"The Guo Bao were delicious. We've tried different filling and they're all so flavorsome and on point. Wasabi fries were crispy. The black sticky rice..."

Mira Sri

"Firstly, the prices here are amazing!! I came here one Thursday night originally as I'd heard about the steamed buns they make here and wanted to try..."

Georgia Vossen

"Oh my goodness, the bao here is amazing. We ordered two of them to share, and if they weren't so deceivingly filling (considering they look small),..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Ordered Pork Bao and chips with wasabi sauce. The Bao was soo tasty and full of flavour Quality/Quantity - 5/5Service -..."

FoodLoco

"Been here a couple of times. Service was great and got sat quickly on a busy night. Food was quick and delicious - the buns and ribs were sooo good...."

Arthur Gillies

"Amazing. Had the pork Belly and chicken bao. The coconut squid rings are different but super tasty, and a decent portion. We also tried the ribs..."

Adam Kerr

"Have been there twice so far.The first time we went was a weekday night and the place was packed out nevertheless. Had tofu and squid gua bao,..."

Ķč Wong

"Been here a few times now, it's a sure simple menu but definitely one of my fave restaurants for Asian fusion. The Baos are always a great choice and..."

Kat

"Having been here a few times I've worked my way through a bit of the menu. For good reason, they're usually quite busy but the service is efficient..."

Sian

"Great food, great vibe. Would highly recommend! There was a long wait for a table then about a 25-30 minutes wait for the food, which was a bit of a..."

Bryce Felton

"This place is Ah may zing. A friend and I were looking for a cafe in the area and were sorely disappointed that these guys didn't open til 4 cause..."

Trixibelle Swan

"It looks like the main thing they specialise in here is the steamed buns which they stuff with a wide variety of different ingredients...."

Benedict Uy

"This place is a gem! It's close by and the food is just taste without feeling too guilty. We had the pork belly bao, glass noodles and chicken wings...."

Edmond Young

"Perfect setting for a lazy Sunday catch up. There was a good range of Asian beers and the food was simple, cheap and delicious. I got the coconut..."

Sheena

"I really love this place! Cheap, cheerful and always delicious. My favourite is the chicken bun - perfect combination of flavours. Also the wasabi..."

Honor Lock

"Nice casual place for a tasty feed with quick and friendly service. The seasoning on the dishes was subtle -not too salty, sweet, spicy, or sour- but..."

Hungusmcfatty

"My friend and I decided to try this place out and we were not disappointed. We ordered the port belly and squid bun, squid rings, glass noodle salad..."

Hannah Gear

"Pork belly buns are amazing!! Not huge so you probably need a side or get two of them. Really reasonably priced too. We ordered the slaw which was..."

Tessa Hall

"Exceptional service, incredible food, awesome atmosphere, comfortable seating outdoor and inside, funky little bar. Pork ribs are to die for, this..."

Vin Elliott

"You know a place is good when you arrive shortly after it opens and it is already packed with diners. Today was the first time I dined at Chinoiserie..."

Manic Diner

"love this local joint! friendly staff, unique ambience, and oh-so-yummy yet affordable steamed buns (gua bao) -- the pork belly & the beef are my..."

Blossoms Lapitan Cruz

"This place was such a treat. It's literally 5 minutes from my house in mount albert and I never knew it existed. This is like a cheaper version of..."

Suzie Bundock

"As confusing as it is to have an Asian fusion eatery with a French name, there's no confusion in my mind whether I'll be coming back here to eat...."

Taylor Compain

"Very tasty food! The chicken bun was delicious! Also loved the ribs very tasty! The glass noodle salad lacked a little flavour I thought but still..."

Tania Ostick

"The pork/tofu bun is absolutely delicious and are super affordable too. The squid is lovely; I would recommend getting a dish to share as well as..."

Squigglebee

"I came here for the first time tonight after hearing great reviews and loved it! Chinoiserie has a funky, hipster vibe and a simple yet interesting..."

Charlene Weaver

"First time ever we had Bao buns.and they were great ...food was really nice and fresh, decor is awesome as well and service was great too..only..."

I Am Hungry

"Very, very good bao in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Staff were friendly although a little rushed because they were hectic but they did a..."

Elese

"* Amazing deco and vibe in the house.* Me and my friend ordered a Bao each, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it.* We also ordered a large..."

Jihye Kang

"I'll put this simply. This is the better cheaper version of blue breeze inn, not as many options but that's what makes the place handy and a must for..."

Sam Jones

"We went on a weeknight with some friends from Sydney and shared some of the lovely Lotus buns with chicken, squid, roasted pork, and some other..."

Alienbabe

"I was really craving some good bao and this was the closest I could find. For $8 the quality and portion is well worth it. The pork is so tender and..."

Marina Samountry

"Awesome! Great food and great service. Would come back again any time. Loved to pork buns and awesome beer selection. Cool atmosphere also...."

Ian Beaumont

"Have been here once before it first opened, it was nice but not memorable. Had a sudden craving for pork belly so decided to give this place another..."

Food 24/7

"Went there yesterday with my hubby and 22 month old daughter. Service was excellent. We were seated right away and they had a highchair for my..."

Praveena

"Wow! This place is seriously Wow. The service was really great and super fast! The food was amazing. The price is also really affordable. This will..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"This place is just amazing. My boyfriend and I go here every few weeks or so on a Saturday night - rammed but it's never an issue..."

Claire Farquhar

"First impression - amazing decor, funky, bright, unique, great outdoor area. Food wise, delicious steamed buns with filling (known as Gua..."

ShoRt

"Pork belly Bao get in my tummy. So delicious and filling. If you are super hungry then order another bao or order a side dish. The chicken wings are..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"If you're after a delicious modern take on Chinese food, this is the place. In my opinion, ahead of it's time! This fusion restaurant pays tribute to..."

Rohan Geo

"Tried this place on Saturday night, super cool vibe and friendly staff. The food was simple yet amazing beyond my expectations :) will definitely be..."

Libby Jane

"+Excellent fresh food. +Welcoming servers.+ tremendous clothing options for outdoor dining.+Brilliant service. +Imaginative menu...."

James

"Had visited early evening 6pm so food came out quickly and there was no wait for a table. Restaurant filled up quickly. We had the chicken and pork..."

Helen Mach

"Went here for the first time and LOVED it! Simple menu done very well! I only managed to get pictures of the pork bun and doughnuts. But between a..."

Lisa Whyte

"I absolutely loved the feel of the place, really nice decor. Food was quite nice too. I had the chicken and squid baos, which were both tasty, a..."

Anishta

"The food here is nice but a tad over priced. The squid gua bao is delcious however the others are nice but nothing special. I found the pork to be..."

NCC1701

"First time here was great, delicious food and great atmosphere. Slightly pricey for what you get but was well worth the experience! Would definitely..."

Sam Lin

"Dined here with some friends tonight. Have never tried these buns before but have been meaning to try them for a while. I had the pork belly one. It..."

Miss Kiki

"Time and date: dinner Food and beverages ordered: most of the gua bao, asian slaw, chicken wings, pork ribs, fried squid and most of the..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"Funky eatery in Central Auckland which makes arguably some of the best baos! We tried a few of the baos, the ribs and the calamari. The ribs were a..."

Russel Dias

"Very good Asian food , delicious . Have been there on many occasions now - and have always enjoyed the variety of different combination of flavors..."

James

"Went here last night, to start we got mulled wines which were described as hot and spicy, they were hot but also really pulpy toward the end. For..."

Gemma

"Delicious Gua baos :Pork Tofu Chicken Best baos I've ever eaten Chinese donuts -avg Indoor seating..."

Amy Hola

"Popular local eatery is also famous among foodies and students. Very simple eclectic design and friendly atmosphere. Their menu is very simple but..."

Dmitry Konovalov

"Nice early dinner for us and the best pick. C's hip and funky w.out any pretentiousness and the food is tasty and spicy and we were definitely left..."

Vitale Eti

"Chinoiserie was the 'date spot' with Brunchclubs' first evening get together #Cocktail Club - with a prearranged cocktail on arrival - a sprinkle of..."

Bri DiMattina

"Came for the hype, stayed for the gua bao. Best steamed buns we've ever had. Friendly staff. Small menu done well. The drinks menu was bigger than..."

Pinny

"Came here last week for a group meet up. Very cute decor and the kimonos outside were a nice touch. Wasn’t fond of the bench seating, quite hard to..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"Chinoiserie used to be a Chinese takeaway, but it seems to do much better in it's current incarnation, so I guess change can be good.I came here..."

Andi Jandal

"I visited Chinoiserie with a bunch of other bloggers for a bloggers cocktail night. We were served cocktails on arrival and I have no idea what they..."

MelissaLosesItBlog

"Visited Chinoiserie for the first time tonight. Ordered the beef cheek, pork belly and chicken thigh steam buns, had them take away to share at home..."

Gem

"Absolutely loved my experience at Chinoiserie last night. From the kimonos outside to keep diners warm to the massive bottles of 'gong' in the..."

SS

"Loved the Kimonos out the front! Thought they were an awesome idea to help keep warm. I came along last night as part of #CocktailClub - I..."

Miss Charlotte Cake

"We went here on a week night and was surprisingly busy. We were seated at the bar while we waited for a table. We ordered mulled wine which was..."

Georgia Bulloch

"Can't wait to get back here! Have only been once but it had lots of variety, amazing flavours and came out at a reasonable price and we were nicely..."

Mat Randomplay

"I came here on Saturday night with a group of friends and it was really great. There were around ten of us, so we took our time with ordering, having..."

Lena Duffin

"This place is definitely top fave. Chill atmosphere, suuuper quick service, rad music and omg DEM BUNS SO SOFT👌🏼 will be back here on the..."

Ellie F

"While it may have taken me a while to finally get there, Chinoiserie was love at first sight. Greenery, school chairs and kimonos for when it’s..."

Madicattt

"A great vibe and very on it and attractive staff at this little joint in Mt Albert. My wife and I had the pork baos and were blown away. The..."

Kacie Stetson

"The buns are so DELICIOUS!! It's so soft and everything about it was so good. I had the pork bun but also tried the tofu and beef one too. The sides..."

Sandy Nguyen

"Great place to linger with friends or grab a quick bite to eat on the way home. Coconut squid rings are superb and the pork gua boa highly..."

Panda Eyes

"This place has some of my favorite things: a short menu, delicious bao, and mulled wine. Highlights were the pork belly bao, glass noodle..."

Hazel Gibson

"Having walked in at 8pm on a Tuesday night with some friends, and to be honest I was expecting this place to be somewhat empty, due to its unexpected..."

Ryan Subritzky

"The Chinoiserie has done really well to serve their style of food consistently. The menu doesn't change which is okay, and it won't disappoint. ..."

Neil Cording

"Have been here twice and really love it! My husband is Taiwanese and he also loved the food - not exactly authentic but definitely close enough. We..."

Nicky

"Highly recommend this place for dinner, the food was amazing, really tasty and the service was excellent. Great atmosphere and really friendly staff..."

Jayne Oates

"The staff were very friendly. Went on a Saturday evening, they don't take bookings but although they were full, the wait was only a few minutes. The..."

Eating Party

"We love this place coz it's not pretentious. The staff make you feel you've arrived home for an evening of chilling. It's one of the funkiest down to..."

Sungsam7

"Went here with a group of friends. We tried almost all the sides apart from edaname and peanuts. The sides were tasty especially the Korean noodles...."

Bettina Tran

"Had the best dinner here. Was very reasonably priced, and all the food tasted so fresh. Would definitely recommend the chicken milk bun. Chicken..."

Anna Bentley

"just thought we would pop in on way to movies and were very happyvery good pork belly buns and our chicken nibbles were delish..."

Stuart Harris

"Wow. Just wow. The quality of food, packed with that much flavour...for such a reasonable price- dare I say it cheap even!A tiny yet tasty..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Amazing food matched with a really good price. Highly recommended. Atmosphere is amazing and the staff are really nice :) On the plus side, there's..."

KH Dang

"Super busy on a Friday night but we did not mind a few beers at the bar while we waited for a table. As the menu was limited we ordered the lot and..."

David Boshier

"Great to have such a unique and funky local bar and restaurant in the Mt Albert/Owairaka area. The milk buns were super tasty. I wasn't so keen on..."

Paul Spain

"My friend recently suggested checking out this place when we were making plans for dinner. Mt Albert is not somewhere I go very often, but its not..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"I’ve had some gua baos from other Auckland eateries that serve fusion food. The reality is that they stuff the open-styled Chinese buns with..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Asian inspired fusion eateries are spreading like wildfire these days. On trend, recently opened Chinoiserie showcases the Taiwanese-Chinese..."

Monica

"Depending on your intentions, a visit to Chinoiserie could go either way.The atmosphere is nice and so is the food. However, if you're planning..."

Audric Kam

"Went here last night. Good food but wonder how many times one could go back due to the limited menu. Maybe a few more options would be a good idea...."

Angela Trigg

"love this place. food great, nicely priced, pork and tofu burger to die for. decor lovely , everything considered. Great atmosphere. Fantastic for..."

Lou Green

"My new fave dinner spot. Delicious food, Asian fusion. Current obsession is the bao, satay tofu loaded fries and prawns. $7 bao on Wednesdays and 2x..."

Allena

"An absolute gem. Really loved everything we got. Food came out quickly and was well presented. Does close kinda early? We went on a Friday night..."

Hannah

"A big fan of the pork bao - I got chicken this time which was still good but had some food envy seeing the pork one. Nice fries but no more Wasabi..."

Emma Watt

"Chinoiserie is a true gastronomic gem in Auckland. With bao buns that are second to none, an extraordinary crispy cauliflower dish cooked to..."

Thomas S

"First visit to Chinoiserie and very impressed. South-east Asian street food styles. We ordered a selection of share plates all of which were very..."

DereknMaree Kahi

"Katie F was kind, thoughtful, and went above and beyond to make my ordering experience a joy. To top it off she noticed I went outside to my car..."

Luka Cosic

"Haven't been in Owairaka in ages but this is an absolute gem for this area! The prices were well within reach for casual eating and dining. The..."

Odyssey L

"Top spot. And dog friendly! Had a good dinner with my partner she loves the ribs to bits. Pilsner on tap and got the og noodles and eggplant and..."

Sterling Arnet

"Love the atmosphere here. Food is awesome. I recommend to try their fries with their sauce and the bao. On street..."

mjn205

"Very friendly and helpful staff! They were rushing but keeping it warm and friendly! Braised pork belly bao is to die for - crispy skin with tender..."

Nay X

"The best pork bao I've ever had - and it was only 10 bucks!!! Also the cauliflower was max delicious too. Oh and the staff are soooo bloody nice and..."

Steve M

"Very cool vibe, came in on a busy time around 8 on a Saturday night. Staff sat us down at the bar table and waited about 20min for a table. Very..."

Celia Chan

"Another night out looking for dinner. Wife had been here before. My first time. I had the pork belly bao. Wife had chicken bao. Also had fries..."

Fred O

"this restaurant located in Mont Albert, is a rather welcoming place offering very good bao as well as innovative cocktails. Prices are not very high...."

Aurelien Tors

"Neat restaurant in an area with no neat restaurants! Tasty noodles. My kids chowed on these like no tomorrow. Most dishes are deep fried so just be..."

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"Stunning place. Stunning food. Fabulous prices. Fabulous portions. Our favourite place we've found this..."

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