Tai Tong Chinese Restaurant

This place is epic. If you're a local & find yourself complaining about this wee Whangarei kai gem, then go back to KFC, don't be so whiny there's barely anything up here!!. We've always found it a bit hard (but love it up here, gee you fellas are lucky eh!!! no dramas up these ways!) after running away from Tāmaki Makaurau, as quite frankly the 80s is in full effect in infrastructure & environment which can be quite hard to adjust too. So, Jafa here, used to North Shore & Inner City food spots. Like many cool places we've found in Whangarei, this is one of those choice little kai spots that a Jafa can feel food loved again, where there's no bells & whistles, just great service, excellent kai, & a relaxed environment. Nothing quite like it. Definitely worth the stop in. We had dinner & I'm pretty sure I rolled out the door. Not sure if I was supposed to eat the noodle type cup that my beef came in, but I ate it anyway cause I can. The waitress of the night was excellent. Managed all our tables just fine & professionally. Orders came promptly, kai was sizzling & beautifully cooked & prepared. Check out the carrot eagle photo I uploaded. Epic. I think it you are expecting 5 star bottom of an Auckland Hotel type dining, then yes you'd be disappointed. This place sits on the comfortable fringe of casual dress, great for kids. So definitely check yourself before you head in, you don't have to get all done up, not that kind of place. Expect fine kai & a good happy atmosphere around other diners. Thank you for the great night. Your restaurant is amazing & I'd recommend it to anyone. Epic. Easy parking right next door. Easy access for wheelchair. Kid friendly. Toilets inside.

I am giving this a 5 because the food is very good and the waitress very pleasant and helpful. It is in the environs of a typical Chinese restaurant very low key. The tables are clean and toilets clean The size of dishes is very generous as you can see in the photos. Cost $$

Had a sit down meal here and since the a takeaway. The sit down meal was the best Chinese food I've had for years. The takeaway was just as good. Great variety at a reasonable price.

Loved our dine-in experience. Very friendly staff and welcoming of the kiddies too. Fantastic service, absolutely delicious food!! Received complimentary entree for the table and ended with a lovely surprise of complimentary Mother's Day pudding for us Mummas - Thank you Tai Tong! We'll definitely be back when we are next in Whanagrei.

Each time I've been here, I've been served by someone different, but the service is always the same, excellent.