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Best Pork and Cabbage Fried Dumplings in Auckland Central
2 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"If youāre craving some asian cuisine with a little bit of spice this resto is best for you. Affordable, big servings and great staff ..."
Nkz
"It's very rare for me to actually find something spicy as my spice tolerance level is high. But if you are like me and ask for chilli sauce or powder..."
Eli A
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Teresa
"Foods were average. The lady in the counter doesn't smile much..."
L A
"A small cosy place in Takapuna. Came here after seeing lots of recommendations and was not disappointed. We ordered dan dan noodles and dumplings in..."
Sabrina Hea
"Friendly..."
Jon Dinglasan
"Have been dreaming about these dumplings ever since our first visit. Dumplings are thick and delicious, almost like a cross between dumplings and a..."
Katherine Walsh
"Honestly what a Jem! Absolutely love this place. A small restaurant in the heart of Takapuna with amazing noodles and dumplings and at an..."
Rani
"Absolutely loved this place. Came here with some mates we had to wait outside since it was packed and no seats. (Which makes sense since it was that..."
Jedediah J
"There chicken dumplings were amazing and the sauce tha it came dipped in already is to die for! Just so amazing - the hot chilli soy sauce is..."
Nashi Dasgupta
"Ordered mung bean jelly, dandan noodles and wonton in spicy soup. All of them was 10/10, will definitely come back because of the great food also..."
Zein
"I really love their noodles and dumplings. I always get Dan Dan Noodles with Pork. They are so generous with their portion size, even the small size..."
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"Went there last night for dinner. Dan dan noodle with pork was pretty nice. Spicy dumpling is my favorite one. Always gave me the satisfaction...."
Tearoa Brendon
"My husband and I love basu lounge. The service is great and the food is delicious! The Dan Dan noodles are my favourite. Theyāre creamy and spicy..."
Nika Marett
"I had the Stewed Pork Noodle Soup which was such good value. Only $9 for a small! However, I must say that the taste was more or less average. I..."
Ellie
"I absolutely LOVE this place. Was there twice in a week and that means something! I am a vegetarian and it's been a struggle finding tasty veggie..."
Rekha Nevatia
"Best damn dumplings Iāve ever had - only downside is the size of the place, as people couldnāt get seats! We were lucky and came early and man it..."
Sophie Wilton
"My new favourite is from their Rice Noodle Soup section (last page of the menu), the Hot and numbing beef rice noodle soup. Lots of beef, the taste..."
G1k
"Ambience is not the best but food is out of the world. I tried chicken dumplings and fried rice. I have been there many times and every time it's the..."
Payal Arora
"A small place with very nice noodle at decent price. I'd definitely come back to eat Dan Dan noodle again (reckon the best Dan Dan noodle..."
Joey
"I have been a frequent Basu-er for at least 2 years now and some of my favourites off their menu include:Hot and numbing beef rice..."
Minji Han
"Stumbled upon this small restaurantin northshore when I had gone for some work on a weekend. It was fully packed sodecided to wait and try..."
Kaushikc_32
"This is my favourite cheap eats place. The beef noodle soup with just a little spice is my go to (medium spice is too much for me, the heat builds up..."
Aklmel
"5/5 Taste4/5 Display 5/5 Quantity 4/5 Customer Service My long time favourite Chinese Noodle Restaurant in..."
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"Hands down the best comfort food in Auckland š Ambience: the restaurant is quite small and has limited seatings. It was clean with warm..."
Linh š
"great little find in the heart of takapuna. really good prices for the servings that you get. the dan dan noodles were superb and left with a..."
Chris Gorringe
"Absolutely loved their tantan noodles. They looked a little different to the other noodles that I had in other shops but told this style was from a..."
Coffee Macarons
"Peanut butter with noodle, who would have thought that they work well!We had the large dan dan noodle with pork, I can see why this is..."
Harris Kristanto
"food was good for me! I got the spring onion noodles which was really good! The portion sizes are great for the price! However, my friend got the..."
Alana
"TLDR - food 4/5; service 4/5; atmosphere 3/5; value for money 4/5Dishes:ā¢ spicy and sour noodle soup (small) - I didn't want spicy..."
Serena Low
"I've been here many times and have never been disappointed. The dan Dan noodles are a personal favorite of mine, as well as the beef noodle soup. One..."
Stanislav Pankrashin
"Ventured over the bridge to Takapuna for meetings today and had lunch at Basu Lounge with a colleague. I picked Wontons with chilli sauceš¶ļø and..."
Petitesweetsnz
"Hands down, best on the north shore for dumplings! Was put onto this spot a few months ago and has become one of the main go toās! Havenāt eaten..."
Andrew Day-Jones
"Food was amazing with friendly staff. The food portions were generous and relatively cheap. Would recommend this place and i can guarantee you will..."
Michael Dup
"Really good food and good price too.Just the shop has just a tiny little bit small.But if you go there after lunch or dinner time.Maybe you can find..."
Nicole X
"Absolutely love the noodles here! So cheap and delicious. The meat that comes with the beef noodles are super tender they fall apart...."
SpoonMe
"Really good food and price. Staff are friendly compare to others of similar sort. Good location. Only complaint is that theirĀ hygiene rating not an..."
Chris L
"If only there was 4.5 stars, because thatās what I wouldāve gone for instead. The half star I wouldāve taken off is that their level of spicy..."
TKL
"We ordered the Pork Rib and Pickle Noodle Soup (ęéŖØēøčé¢) and the Dan Dan Noodle with Dumplings (ę ę é„ŗåé¢).I absolutely loved..."
Vivian C
"Food is always amazing, would recommendĀ Dan Dan, dumplings in spicy sauce and mixed veggieĀ salad! The noodle soups are really good too. Great..."
Jessi Clancey-Peetz
"This place is always busy - be careful with the spices, cos medium is ALMOST as if it's REALLY HOT. Apart from that I LOVE THEIR DANDAN noodles &..."
Polybeautyxx
"Love their spicy noodle !! You can choose the spiciness of your food and I always ask them to make it as spicy as possible and they are so good !..."
Its Me
"I visit Basu Lounge on a weekly basis - amazing friendly staff, and cheap delicious food. As so many have pointed out, their signature Dan Dan..."
Lew
"Great value and very friendly. The Dan Dan noodles are yum. Even though I like spice I always get mild and it's just right. The chicken..."
Deb Ross
"Best dumplings ever. Way better than Eden Noodles. Our favourite is always the dumplings with spicy sauce - medium or hot. Proper spicy -..."
Tamikoshack
"This is my favourite restaurant for dan dan noodles and fried dumpling they are beyond anything else. The staff are friendly. the place is a bit..."
Lauren Challenor
"Can't come to this place and not try their famous Dandan noodles. Very tastebud stimulating and delicious. Interior is quite compact and gives off a..."
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"If you are a spicy food lover, you should definitely come here. This is my favorite dumplings place. Must try dumplings in spicy sauce. The best..."
Sparsh Angre
"Amazing, their Dan Dan Noodles are second to none! Super cheap and full of flavour. Cant beat Basu lounge. Their dumplings are wonderful too and the..."
S Gauze
"Came here wanting some home-style cooked food and loved the wonton soup I ordered for only $12! Definitely worth the price and filling. Friendly..."
Linlin
"I personally love the é øč¾£ē² (spicy and sour vermicelli) from Basu Lounge and their famous ę ę é¢ (dan dan noodles). Iām not even a fan of..."
Real Slug
"They just opened in Browns Bay. Ate lunch today. Staff were really lovely. Huge portions of food. Pork and chive dumplings are really good. Will..."
Fiona Thompson Finkle
"Such a lovely homey feel to the place. The dan dan noodles are the best! A small bowl is enough to fill me up, but if I had a bigger stomach Iād..."
Alyssa Medel
"We had pork and chive dumplings in hot spicy sauce...They are the best dumplings you can get in Auckland! I will have to go back to try some of the..."
L.B.
"Very Cheap Prices. Very Very VERY delicious food. Best fried dumplings I ever had. The dan dan noodle is very addictive and want to kee eating more..."
Aaah400
"Love this place, great food and good prices. Always go here for noodles so yummy. If you go at lunch time expect to line up out side but worth the..."
Carol
"Seafood noodles soup ššššNice tasty and healthyBest place to full ur tummy in low priceDandan noodles with dumplings are..."
Apurva Fendar
"We ordered two reasonably sized noodles (ēøé ±é¢& ēēé¢å ēŖč) and a soya milk for $19.50. Both of the noodles were really tasty and..."
Dxlche
"Love this place! Good authentic cheap food! Love their work!I really enjoy the dandan noodles. Always get the large one because it doesn't cost..."
Hana Elizabeth Hong
"I finally visited this place! After my first trial of Dandanmen at Eden noodle cafe, I have become a huge fan of it. Many friends of mine recommended..."
Jay
"The best cold noodle dish I have had the pleasure of enjoying in Auckland. I wish thei opening times were as consistent as the quality of their..."
Vinmanrules
"Stop by as there was not much on offer on the second day of the NY but left very impressed. Had the small bowl option of Hot/Sour Vege noodles and..."
Cajetan
"Seriously good, seriously tasty. Entree salads are a particular treat. Try the mushroom ones. Dumplings are gorgeously fresh. I recommend this place..."
Jake Harlowe
"A solid option for noodles and dumplings on the Shore, without having to trek to D-Road. Best part about the noodles is that they're springy with..."
Hungusmcfatty
"Ok service but very friendly. Best beef noodles I've had so far. Extremely tender pieces of beef which fall apart when you grab it. They literally..."
Ube
"Bloody amazing. For entree definitely get the mung bean jelly, tastes absolutely spectacular. All of their noodles are absolutely delicious and in..."
Bella Qian
"Have beeb 3 times, Hard to find parking area..It is a small restaurant with kinds of noodles and dishes. tasty noodle soup and dishes just shown in..."
Bubbletea
"Wonderful friendly service and order quickly taken. Salads came out quickly and were delicious and fresh (agaric with vinegar and cucumber with..."
Kath Tee
"Taste: I find this place to be on the spicier end of the spectrum. However you do get the choice of mild, medium and spicy. I would highly recommend..."
Beardie
"In winter time, this is one of our family's favorite place to eat.Our favorites: mung bean jelly, dumplings in spicy sauce, dan dan noodle with..."
Andrean
"This place is always packed so it's always crammed inside. Though I've only tried a few items on their menu (dumplings, dandan noodles and spicy..."
Tabitha De Guzman
"Went there today on a rainy day and ordered the pork and chives dumplings in spicy sauce, it couldn't have been a more perfect dish for the..."
Adnan Ahmed
"A little bit dark and old shop.Ā Foods are cheap and tasty. Love their spicy dan dan noodle with dumplings. That fills me up with less than..."
Lynn
"Woah! The pork and chive dumplings with chilli sauce was such a cracker!! Yummmooo!!!! Such a small place defs recommend takeaway. Also had their..."
Eat.sleep.repeat
"This place is small, crammed, even a little run down - the menus were faded and falling apart, complete with tacky pictures... fine dining this is..."
MrGodHimself
"Their dan dan noodles is a must-try! Although it may look like a bowl of white, unseasoned, plain noodle, stir it and you wouldn't believe what..."
Annie Ren
"I ordered the beef noodle soup and some dumplings. Ā For $15, I had to take some of the dumplings home. Ā The beef in the noodle soup was marinated..."
Lmrliu74
"This style of Chinese food is the best. I love the fresh salads, we had the Cucumber and Enoki mushroom salad.The dan dan noodles with pork was..."
Miss Kiki
"The food is very flavoursome and slightly different to others of the same cuisine. Flavour is distinctive and value is superb. The Cucumber and..."
Whiskyncigars
"We've dined at Basu Lounge too many times, and have totally forgotten to review it. It seems that this restaurant has been here for ages. A..."
Jade Lim
"This place is small and crowded. Their serving size is quite large and they sure know how to make a good noodle! I also tried some of their rice..."
Sabrina Chae
"Despite its small size, they served a YUM dan dan noodle. I ordered the hot dan dan noodle with pork, and yea they are REALLY spicy! And the one with..."
Katharina Wulandari
"yum. Loved their vegan dumplings. Always packed which means it must be good. Service is good. Food is fast. Large portions. Amazing pricing. Can not..."
Sophia
"Always busy and know the reason why always lots of people there. My favorite is 'dumpling noodle soup' and 'Dandan dumpling soup'...."
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"I've always walked past this placed and its always rammed (got to be a good sign) Went in tonight and what a great little Noodle and Dumpling place..."
Alwayseating
"Finally tried out the highly recommended Dan Dan noodles (in spicy) and boy was it worth it for only $6! Got a side of dumplings for $10 which was a..."
Dianca Mitchell
"Had the Dan Dan Noodles. They are wonderfullyĀ inauthentic (compared to the stuff in Sichuan). Noodles are well cooked and come in a sticky and spicy..."
Han
"We had the Dan Dan noodles and the sauce was very tasty. The only thing is that the noodles can be a bit starchy. Dumpling skin is also a bit thicker..."
Siow Fong Chen
"The best dumplings!! Don't be put off by the first sight of this place. Service is very friendly and food is delicious. Most dishes can be made less..."
Melissa Mathieson
"My friends and I tried this place this afternoon for the first time and it was such a great experience. The service was super friendly that we warmed..."
Shirlzwhirlz
"Thanks to the two reviewers before us. We took your recommendations and ordered the cucumber salad, Dan Dan Noodle with Pork and Dumplings in Spicy..."
Mathew Barnes
"Hot and Spicy Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles are just the best ever!Love the food here, would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes hot..."
Kyle Denning
"A friend from HongKong recommends this Sichuan restaurant in Takapuna to me! ā¢_ā¢ Tiny but busy! Sichuan cuisine is all about spicy..."
JJJiiiiAn
"Great little hole in the wall place to get flavourful noodle or dupling dishes cheap. Food here is great value for money and the portion sizes are..."
Jean-luc Lawlor
"I tried the dan dan spicy noodle soup... Its very authentic. Travelled from Otara to try these noodles I googled the best Sichuan noodle soup..."
Kevin Toto
"Love the dan dan pork noodles here. The whole gang and I come here for these noodles almost every other week.
They are traditionally spicy noodles,..."
Deeksha Nanaiah
"my favorite Dan dan noodles!!! I love both hot and cold one. Dumpling and other salad is also awesome! Because all food is fantastic, others don't..."
JOHN AHN
"Food was delicious and came in literally 5 minutes and there was four dishes! Lovely service, definitely coming..."
Madison Kj
"Not a big place, but enough to sit down have meal.
Not suggesting for group more than 4 people, would be hard to sit down.
Food is good, spicy is..."
Patrick Y
"Best dandan noodles in the city. Very authentic. Have to be careful with the heat, as the medium is quite spicy already - especially if you're not..."
"Delicious dan dan noodle with mince pork as well as chicken salad. The portions are very generous in this restaurant. Make sure you have enough..."
Laurence Ho (Bluegray)
"Visited on weekday at noon, 75%fully occupied. Only one staff serving, taking orders, setting up the tables etc.
I have ordered wonton noodle and..."
TheNZLILY
"Food is special here. Simple and delicious flavours. Restaurant is tired inside but itās all part of the vibe. They do takeaway as..."
Seb Webster
"First time trying this place, great food. Dan Dan noodles where fantastic would be 5 stars if had a little more peanut sauce on..."
Ryan
"Extremely great value for money.
The Dandan noodles taste amazing, come in a massive portion and cost only $12 - $14 depending on if you want meat..."
"OMG!!!! Absolutely yummy, best yum cha in ages. My husband and I were craving yum cha and it took us 4 restaurants that were either empty or closed..."
Amy Johnson
"Great local dumplings. Big portions and delicious. Good service in Level 3, safe contactless pick up. Thank..."
Kellie Ngaire
"Our fav local place for Yum Char. Lovely friendly staff, even when extremely busy. Food is fantastic! Love the Steamed mince pork bun, I think it may..."
Anna
"The food is great with big portions, the dim sum is..."
Billy L33
"Iāve become a regular customer at Royal City Dumpling & Noodle, it was a find that my friend and I stumbled upon just looking for anything to eat,..."
Mino
"Odd decor but clean atmosphere. Very subtle and perfect seasoning. Have tried 1.steamed pork and cabbage dumplings(20 for $12.5);..."
Pig Cat
"We have tried their dumplings, Siu Mai and Har Gow, great fried dumplings, Siu Mai and Har Gow are also tasty, fast and friendly service, will..."
Logan
"After school feeds with my daughter and husband. One other diner there. Restaurant is small but enough space to get around. Clear signs for bathroom..."
Khaleesi
"2 Adults + 2 10yr olds. $47.80. 2 cans lemonade (for kids - we had the green tea), 1 x pork & cabbage dumplings (20), sweet & sour pork, nasi..."
Katy Horrocks
"The dumplings here are tender and so flavoursome. I also can highly recommend the green beans with olive as well as the rice noodles with beef. Hot,..."
LSnag
"Really nice dumplings have had the egg shrimp and chive many times. But donāt do a vegetarian one unfortunately. While food is great donāt expect..."
Danielle Southwick
"Delicious and cheap - I always leave with a full belly and a take home doggy bag! Must try: prawn steam dumplings, deep fried tofu with onion and..."
Catveen
"Have been coming here over the last few years and always come back. They can get quite busy which sometimes affects the quality but overall the..."
Arlette Goldsbury
"Decent food and insanely reasonable price. Staff are friendly and attentive. Only downside is no liquor license but you get awesome tea instead..."
RDT1
"My wife and I visit this restroom at least once a month. The food is delicious and dirt cheap! I much prefer eating here than other more well known..."
Matthew Wallis
"We love yumcha and we get excited when we discovered Royal dumpling serve yumcha for dinner. I personally surprised that this restaurant has..."
Jessica Halim
"Food was absolutely yum and tasty Dishes came out quickly and was decent sizes too. Dim sim was made fresh and steaming hot Service was..."
Nina
"The reviews below surprise me . I've been eating here now for 3 years . Agree they are understaffed for the rush hours and are not always..."
Glenn Taylor
"Oozing Asian authenticity. Great food, cooked fresh, no long waits, in a socially set out restaurant. Free tea till you burst. Starters, mains,..."
Paul Doherty
"I love the food and the prices are low for such a decent chinese food.. althoughy the order taker seems hard to speak with but she is very..."
Cyndz Alafriz
"Shrimp n coriander dumplings are mint ššService could be better.. but I love my dumplings so much I doesn't really bother me. Usually I..."
Pinny Quinlan
"This place seems to have a lot of bad reviews for bad service. I didn't think the service was bad at all, yes they were a little slow, but they do..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"Food Quantity 5/5Food Quality 5/5Presentation 3/5Service 4/5Price 4/5Best yumcha place in Royal Oak. Their yumcha does..."
Tony Ma
"Came here as we were going past on the way toSuper market, randomly had a craving for dumplings. So glad we decided to stop here cause this will..."
Chloe-Mae
"Good honest Chinese food. Prawn and coriander dumplings were superb and the Prawn Wonton soup is a winner! Will definitely be back for more. Value..."
Dwight Egelhof
"Very nice food! Last time I was there I got the Spicy and Sour Soup which it is so yum, I'm not a spicy food fan but really enjoy..."
Kathryn Eve Wells
"Came here for the first time this week, and whilst from the outside it doesn't look like much, the food definitely says otherwise. We ordered the..."
ŹāĢÆĶ”āŹą¼
"The dumplings were awesome - juicy, perfectly cooked - full of delicious flavour - we will be back for these for sure. The pork buns and rice in..."
Ness Baxter
"Terrible service, they seem like they are angry if you take too long to order or ask questions about the food. Buts it's DELISH, so they can get away..."
Brittany Nealie
"The food was really good and the serving sizes were really bigThe dumplings are nice- I prefer the fried ones thoughThis place also does..."
Zara Alexzandra Young
"Nice food. Dumplings are sooo good! We have tried nearly every dish at this establishment and my favourite would be the chicken & mushroom dumplings,..."
Dee
"We are loyal customers and regularly go here. So much so that Wendy knows what we are going to order before we do. I recommend the prawn dumplings,..."
Tania Dawson
"Our go to place for easy dinner. Kids love the all day yum Cha and the spring rolls are the bomb. It's a great place for cheap eats and has good..."
Kristian Morris
"From the outside, this quaint little restaurant doesn't look like a place you would go to for a good meal. Well, looks are certainly deceiving and..."
Oliver Samin
"Best damn dumplings I have ever had. Definitely recommend there pork and cabbage dumplings (fried) and their fried rice damn could eat it all day..."
Jordan Danielle
"Best dumplings in auckland! I can't keep away. Sauces are a must. Ā Favourite dumps: cabbage, celery. Ā Reasonably priced, and good friendly service..."
Jonathan Hardcastle
"This place has new management so there is a change in menu, I would highly recommend the pork, shrinmp and chives dumplings. The noodle and dumpling..."
Savio Valladares
"After driving past Royal City Dumpling many times I finally tried last week and I am very glad I did, it will now be my go to restaurant in Auckland..."
Rebecca Smith
"Our favorite (BEST) Chinese restaurant in Auckland āļø
REOPEN SOON, PLEASE..."
Alexandra Leyva
"Great food, came out fast, complimentary green tea was..."
Justin Bird
"Best homemade dumplings in Royal Oak. Tasty. Vegetables are always fresh and crisp. Garlic bok choy is fantastic. Going to this restaurant is like..."
R B
"Best dumplings in Akld. Other dishes are nice too. Well worth what you pay. Finding a car park can be troublesome at..."
Filipo Pou
"Unbelievable that this excellent restaurant has been damaged by fire. I do hope they can reopen soon, they are just so good at what they do. Very..."
Kathleen Horn
"Let me start - the dumplings are great, very tasty and filling, also cheap. The downfall here is the terrible customer service, never a smile or..."
Sam Roper
"When you come here-and you absolutely should- expect delicious homemade dumplings with tender fillings, panko breaded tempura and about 30cm long..."
Amanda Culpepper (Apanda)
"Big portions and good price. Food was not bad, just very quiet when we dined in at..."
Dana Young
"Great food service was great as well.Not long to wait for..."
Josie Allan
"We shared 5 dishes dishes between 4 people and a baby bowl of rice. We had a drink each and it came to $100. I was very impressed by the quality and..."
Renee Alice
"Impressed by the good price and freshly prepared food!! Will come..."
GBC
"Good went there for dumplings was nice dumpling dough was a little bit on the sweet side but still yum, don't know about the customer service the..."
matisse mayer
"Best dumplings in Auckland...used to live near here and then moved away but would make regular visits. Moving nearby again, so will be visiting this..."
Jillian Christoff
"I expected this place to be average but me and my partner were pleasantly surprised at the quality. The best chicken and mushroom dumplings I've ever..."
Lee Askew-Burrell
"This place is fabulous! The steamed shrimp and coriander dumplings are addictive - in fact everything on the menu is depending on what takes you..."
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