TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Chinoiserie

91/100 (2175 ratings)

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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..."

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"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..."

Amynot - Spotify: 不想往前

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

NZ Jo

Le Vietnamese Kitchen

83/100 (1564 ratings)

Restaurants

French

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vietnamese

Asian

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Dinner

Lunch

Panna Cota

Roti

Noodle Soup

Beers

Lemongrass Chicken

Curry

Market Fish

Prawns

Coconut Panna Cotta

Crispy Calamari

Chick N

Crispy Half Duck

Pho

Coconut Prawn

Bouillabaisse

Salmon

Fish

Hanoi Rice Noodles

Noodle

Pork

Beef Mango Salad

Beef

Grilled pork

Mango Sago and Black Rice Pudding

Dumplings

Cocktail

Kaffa Lime Chicken

Salad

Wine

Fried Squid with Chilli Mayonnaise

Chili

pork ribs

Duck

Sit down

Asian

French

Vietnamese

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Seating

Outdoor Seating

Table Service

Takeout

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Accepts Mastercard

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Buffet

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Serves Alcohol

Street Parking

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Dinner

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Mid-range

"Visited last Thursday for dinner. The food was excellent and so were the cocktails. I would highly recommend everything I tried which was the shaking..."

Holly

"Delicious food, enjoyed the fresh spring rolls, twice cooked pork belly (this is a must!!) and beef pho bowl. Authentic and delightful flavours...."

Mikaela Jade

"Really delicious food! Great Vietnamese flavours with a fusion twist. Best to order plates to share! Pork belly is just as good as Mekong Baby and..."

Melissaf.xx

"The kaffir lime chicken was the most delicious dish- flavours very fresh and chicken extremely tender. Serving size was good. Coconut prawns were..."

June Robinson

"Came here due to friend’s recommendation. Food was delicious. Not your typical Vietnamese food. The coconut shrimp was pretty good, you got four..."

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

"The food and drinks great and service superb. Best picks spiced tofu, duck salad, calamari, twice cooked pork belly (will order this first, next..."

Bubut

"Loved the atmosphere and food here. Got the pork belly, goat shoulder curry and five spice chicken. In the order from best tasting to least. Pork..."

J Eats

"Amazing food! Cannot rate it enough!Wasn’t expecting much when we got here but I left a happy lady! Service was prompt, staff..."

Saasha

"Wandering around Ponsonby looking for a dessert place. We ended up coming here to try theirs. We tried the caramelised mango sago as well as the..."

Benedict Uy

"Fantastic food! There were so many glorious, fresh, vibrant flavours done to perfection. There were also many interesting options as well as a good..."

Meghan Kerr-Phillips

"I love the cosiness of this place. Prompt and friendly service. We ordered skewers, Ha Noi noodle, market fish and fried noodle. The skewers were..."

Quinn Mai

"Excellent food, excellent variety and perfect for shared lunches. We ordered side plates of crispy coconut prawns and Hanoi-style pork belly and a..."

Sandy Austin

"This place is really nice, the front is a bit quieter than the back and probably better fit for a date night. Staff are friendly, food is quite good...."

Dini

"One of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants! The food is always good and fresh. The restaurant is located opposite Ponsonby central so if..."

Jenny Da

"Had dinner at Le Vietnamese Kitchen the other night with my friends to celebrate one my friend's birthday. Everyone had an awesome time.. food was..."

Celani Atienza

"One of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants. Food is always yummy with good portions. Ambience is great. Staff are always friendly. I would recommend..."

Ari Kim

"The chicken and prawn dumplings were delightful, especially with that sauce, damn I ate everything dipped in that.The pawpaw salad and the..."

Mcm

"Another excellent Vietnamese cuisine restaurant. Perfect place for a Saturdate 😊We ordered the famous pho Angus beef, sticky pork &..."

Liza Cosme

"Had a group of 15 and although the banquet looked good and would have been perfect there was the option of a la carte. All of the wait staff did a..."

Birdman

"Venue and service nothing less than what you'd expect from Ponsonby - very good. Prices were reasonable, beef pho, pork belly and green veges were..."

RVEH

"The first time I had the twice cooked pork belly here it was incredible; crispy on the outside and melting on the inside, the second time the pork..."

Wei

"Amazing food! Each bite is so flavoursome and all of the ingredients are so fresh. Would recommend the vegan spring rolls and shaking beef with rice...."

Hannah Maria Tomlinson

"We ordered the Kaffir Lime Chicken, Fresh Spring Rolls, Green Papaya Salad and Pork Ribs from the Small plates menu. The food was good...."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"Really FRESH and FRAGRANT spices and flavours! Ordered: fresh and deep fried spring rolls, fish of the day and Mekong chicken curry. The fresh spring..."

Try_something_new

"Twice cooked pork belly yummmmmmmmm!!!Oh the cocktail was gooooood too. We are just about to have dessert let’s see what’s going to..."

Morro Qiu (Zomato Gold 20% Off Code: MORR5454)

"Went here with my partner, had the spring rolls platter and two mains, specifically the platter was deliscious and mains were good to follow. A good..."

ChefAMG

"Visited this establishment several times really enjoyed the squid, should have ordered two, tender and slightly crunchy, yum, tried the pho which i..."

Glenn Evans

"We had the rice paper rolls, pork belly, kaffir chicken and the pho. The sauces with each dish were fabulous and really individual. The food was so..."

Michelle M

"Vietnamese Kitchen is sort of fusion (or rather unauthentic Vietnamese) food. Beef tartare was not available on the day. Fresh spring rolls were..."

STRADS

"We ordered the Hanoi Style Pork Belly, Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Crispy Half Duck, Duck Lychee Salad, Goat Curry and Shaking Beef. The Hanoi..."

Oksana Zhang

"Been twice. The food is inconsistent between visits. First visit was exceptional. Socond visit was not as nice but chose a different set of dishes so..."

Brian Bonniface

"Amazing taste with great presentation. Went here 3 days ago and all three of us were impressed with the dishes we had. Especially the..."

Shazza

"Nice n quiet place n I really loved the passion fruit mojito n coconut prawns. food has been presented amazing, I should give higher scores but I am..."

Jaleh

"Ordered: Mango beef saladFood: 4.9/5Service: 11/5! Amazing staff. One went above board to make a special egg coffee requested by my friend..."

Edith

"Great spot on Ponsonby Road - the Kaffir chicken is what keeps me going back! The Rice paper rolls are all great too. The Small plates are great..."

Ziggyscratch

"Le Vietnamese kitchen is my fav place ATM, I took a few friends visiting over from Sydney here and not one bad word was said.I always come..."

Harrison Davidson

"Vietnam and France have always had a strong relationship and French flavours and techniques have influenced Vietnamese cuisine for a long time now...."

Hungry Auckland

"I came to Restaurant today with my friend. We tried Pho. Wow Pho is so best and delicious in Auckland. Friendly staff and good service.We will be..."

Peter Nguyen

"Wow what a great little find this place is, just walking past today Thursday 26 Jan 2017, so just had to try a cold summer roll - pork & prawn ($9) -..."

David Purvis

"The quality and quantity of the food are a fair match to the price you end up paying per dish. Not too expensive but not too cheap either, just..."

Rohit Victor

"For a while, Le Vietnamese Kitchen had been seducing us, especially after Innie-the-ponsonby-eatery-extraordinnaire recommended it — and what..."

Husk Creative

"Visited this place a few days ago and loved it!! My boyfriend and I were wondering on Ponsonby road looking for a place to have dinner and I'm so..."

Yujin Song

"Think the owners of LVK are also Tok Tok.The place literally has no one in it during the day - AT ALL! The food is good and..."

Alwayseating

"We had a wonderful evening at La Vietnamese Kitchen. Attentive and friendly staff. Food was excellent. Enjoyed the sauteed aubergine and the duck..."

Katherine

"We came here to eat when we were on ponsonby on a whim with no expectations-- and the food was delicious!! We ordered the pork baos, the fried squid,..."

Shar Young

"The first meal I have ever eaten where I could not fault a dish. Everything we ordered was perfect and the service was amazing. I rate myself as abit..."

Tyrun Masilamani

"We had the kaffir chicken sliders n prawns followed by the twice cooked pork belly shaking beef and mango salad Couldn't fault a thing! Best..."

#fatlyfe

"When we arrived in auckland, this restaurant seems like a good place to eat since the rating is great! When we went there, there is absolutely no one..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"Visited twice earlier this year and was very impressed - based on those visits I would probably give Le Vietnamese Kitchen a 4-4.5/5. My third visit..."

Melissa Y

"I went with my husband on a lazy Sunday Lunch.The food is undoubtedly awesome. We had 2 starters , one main dish and 2 desserts. We tried fish,..."

Anupama Samantroy

"RUNNERS UP: (Le Vietnamese Kitchen) this funky restaurant is located in the heart of Ponsonby just under the famous GeorgeFM radio station. This..."

House Of Eats

"Love this place! Whether it's for lunch, nibbles and a drink outside in the afternoon or dinner, this restaurant really delivers. The food is fresh..."

Jacqui Murdoch

"Been there over 5 times for lunch or dinner, really nice place, great food and good service, all in a nice decor. Consistent quality. Menu is very..."

Brainless Foodie

"Where do I start? Gorgeous Pho with flavoursome broth. Luckily there wasn't too many diners in the back I lifted up my bowl to drink all of that..."

Eat.sleep.repeat

"Love the vegetable rolls for the entrée and pho with chicken and lime leaves as main! I've tasted the Buncha too and I know I'm getting it next..."

Kate

"Give a try. Nice restaurant and nice food. I like the prawn on the fire best, not really because of the taste (the taste is ok), it is creative and..."

Yuki Wu

"My partner and I both came hear for a visit. Heard from our friends it was a great place to eat, which it was! The restaurant had a nice uniqueness..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Cool restaurant with gorgeous dining space out the back. Sat out the front to people watch with 2 cold beersies. We shared the Chicken Coconut Salad..."

Jacinta Duncan

"We went last night with two lovely ladies. Loved the hustle and bustle and general liveliness of the place. We decided on having starters and holy..."

Shreeram Mayadeo

"What can I say such a beautiful restaurant, amazing service and food. I was taken here for a celebratory dinner with a friend and it far surpassed my..."

Aroha Kay

"Located on the busy main road of Ponsonby. First impressions are strong, this place is visually appealing, clean and tidy. There is a lot of..."

HJ

"Enjoyed all the food we ordered. Flavourful both starters and mains. Pho was good as well as the slow cooked pork! Enjoyed the Seafood Bouillabaisse...."

Ryan Samson

"Yummy!! 👅💦🍜. Came here with a group of friends and not a single person was disappointed with their meal. The service is ok but the rest is..."

Monique Porteous

"Very creative and full of flavours dinner. The presentation of the lamb rump looks like lamb lollipops. The lemongrass piecing through the lamb gives..."

Moke Xu

"Recently been to this place for the first time. Welcome and service really good and the food was very tasty. Only thing is with the summer heat the..."

Charissa

"We had our meal at the beautiful courtyard behind😄. Vietnamese seems like a healthier choice than any other cuisines for dinner, I guess? Very..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Really great food. I love chicken curry (had that twice now) and the prawns served in a coconut with fire are awesome. The sharing plate of different..."

Jon Harper-Slade

"My husband and I had read all the reviews, and let me tell you, they are true!!! This Vietnamese restaurant is well worth a try. Balanced flavours,..."

B D H

"Great ambience.. Outdoor seating is quite pleasantGood food... Perhaps one of the best tofu dishes I've had in a while and definitely worth..."

Arpita Mandal

"Great service ao far. I'm writing this review here qhile having dinner with my partner and friend. We were served by a really lovely guy who led us..."

Adline Shandil

"From the front, it looks small and dark, but actually there is a beautiful courtyard behind! Both indoor and courtyard area is very well decorated..."

ShoRt

"I went to this place with my partner.. And had a good experience..We ordered a chicken entree- and it was really good..Mains was alright....."

Sanchit Kaushal

"Dinner for 6 last night. Someone else ordered so didn't get to try everything. For entrees we tried coconut shrimps,squid, fresh a spring rolls. All..."

Avi

"Been here in the past and the return trip was just as good although we already had food at the street food collective and ice cream at Ben & jerrys..."

Richie Chewy

"We went there on boxing day. Maybe because it was public holiday, they are short staff, we waited quite long after putting down our order. However, i..."

Zoe Huang

"We came along for a friend's birthday and sat in the courtyard out back. It was a lovely atmosphere, not too loud but not too quiet either. The place..."

Samantha Lines

"Today was my 3rd time visiting this place! I always want to bring different friends here so they can try it because honestly I love the food here..."

Judy Chhy

"We had a nice lunch at Le Vietnamese today, the food was tasty with fresh, aromatic ingredients - Classic home style Vietnamese cuisine.To..."

R & A

"If you are craving modern veitnamese food In a classy setting...This is the go to place! I love the taste of fresh veitnamese cuisine. I went here..."

Hungus Girl

"Vietnamese seems to be one of the current crazes, with this place joining a long list of Vietnamese places like Cafe Viet, Viet Flames, Cafe Hanoi,..."

Frank

"I've only been here 3-4 times and always ordered the same thing LOL! The caramelized pork belly with shallot and egg in a claypot. This dish is..."

Charlene Weaver

"What a wonderful place. I have driven past many times but didn't know what a gem this is. Went for dinner on Saturday night with wifey. Arrived at..."

Al Kumar

"1st time @ Le Vietnamese Kitchen last night & thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it - from the smiling attentive staff to the delicious and beautiful..."

Helen Ryan

"I've lost count how many places I've come here! As many times needed to try nearly everything on the menu xD Recently I came with my boyfriend and we..."

Melissa

"I had my farewell/birthday dinner here last night and I'd like to say a big thanks to the Le Vietnamese Kitchen staff for accommodating us! It's no..."

Jennifer Manalo

"I had been keen to try this restaurant since it opened and we finally made it down just a few weeks ago. The decor is beautiful and the smells..."

Indoor_Kiting

"Excellent food delivering the authentic Vietnamese tasteThis restaurant is small, bustling and noisy, and the food is delicious. Between the 4..."

Auckland Food Tours

"The best Vietnamese restaurant in Auckland, the services is great but the food is more amazing! Even a normal beef noodle soup is done perfectly...."

Garry Ko

"What better way to celebrate my (LXth) birthday than dining at Le Vietnamese Kitchen with my family last evening. The staff are welcoming and very..."

Mark De Jong

"I had heard great things about Le Vietnamese kitchen and finally had the opportunity to dine here this week. Beautiful modern South East Asian decor,..."

SS

"Went to Le Vietnamese kitchen for lunch and had their chicken salad which was so so yummy and fresh! The flavours complemented each other really well..."

Jessica Teasdale

"I really enjoyed my dinner here! I had the pho and it was full of flavor. We also got some fresh rolls to start and everyone said how delicious they..."

Sophie Ansell

"Was in the area doing some shopping and decided to take my boyfriend here. For starters We got the vegetarian fried spring rolls, fried squid rings..."

Joanne Chiang

"Came with 3 friends on a busy night. Took a while to take our order. Food came quickly. Portions were not big for the price. Average food. Luck..."

Katerina

"Best Vietnamese food in Auckland so far (: Hue fresh rolls Kaffir lime chicken Beef pho Pandan crepe Outdoor sheltered..."

Amy Hola

"LVK is a neat little restaurant across the road from Ponsonby Central. Our staff were friendly and helpful and Between the 3 of us we started w. the..."

Vitale Eti

"I was searching for a new restaurant to try and after hearing about the flaming coconut prawns I decided I had to give it a try. It is located..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Came here with the flatmates and managed to grab a table without a booking. The food was good (get the flaming prawns!), the beer was cold, and the..."

Captain Underpants

"Charming hostess. Table of 3 with no reservation. Seated immediately in cozy warm environment, lively atmosphere. Drinks arrived promptly as did..."

Emma

"I love this place. My wife and I have been there often. Among the best Vietnamese dishes I've had in NZ- Banh mi, Pho, papaya salad and shaking beef...."

Kacie Stetson

"Good location, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was good. We had the mixed rolls plate to start (fresh are definitely the best!), then the..."

Danielle Dunn

"This is so far one of the best Vietnamese restaurant that we have tried. The design of the restaurant was very Asian feel. Two staff were..."

Cindy Ong

"My family & I went here on Saturday night, everything was perfect. The waiting staff were so friendly, the food was to die for, and our food came out..."

Jayne Oates

"Really enjoyed our dinner here! Didn't have a booking but the staff were ever so friendly seated us and gave great service. Prices were decent as..."

Sonam Kumar

"Absolutely nothing to fault. Had the dumplings, chicken skewers, shaking beef and flaming prawns. Also tried 4 different cocktails. Service was..."

Maia Churichkova

"Loved this place!! Everything was amazing. Service was good, food was tasty and the atmosphere was great. We had the flaming prawns, chicken skewers,..."

ET

"Came here for birthday!! It had a traditional vietnamese theme The food was amazing especially the shaking beef just wow couldn't get..."

PiggyBear

"FIRST IMPRESSION: Small, cosy and authentic.SECOND IMPRESSION: Seating down the back opens the whole place up, styled well with the theme...."

Comestible Consultancy

"Right in the middle of Ponsonby bustle, Le Vietnamese Kitchen is a lovely spot for a light meal. The decor is simple and cozy. We sat at one of the..."

Aucklandeats

"The stuffed squid was very creative. The mango salad was awesome. And the beef and the chicken Pho were both great. The sticky black rice..."

Stan Stafford

"Came here for dinner with my friend and it did not disappoint! Presentation, taste , service were all on point. One of the best Asian fusion..."

Trin

"I came here for dinner with 3 friends and it did not disappoint! I would recommend coming with a couple of people just to be able to experience more..."

Laura Hunt

"Finding a Vietnamese place that does great fresh rolls has been my favourite thing about the last month! Since trying their food at Street Eats a few..."

Sananda Chatterjee

"I was searching for a new restaurant to try out when Le Viet Kitchen sprung up at me immediately. Having been to Han San in the city a few times and..."

Oisin O'Reilly

"Went here for my birthday dinner a couple of months back, we found this place just doing a quick Google search as i wanted something Vietnamese but..."

Daniel Eng

"A new addition to Ponsonby's food selections and with the inertial design it felt like a new twist of Thai. My boyfriend and I were lucky enough to..."

Uka S

"One of the new kids on the block, Le Vietnamese Kitchen opened on Ponsonby Road, a little over three months ago, across from the ever so popular..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I've dined here a few times now, and it's always been a great experience. The staff are very friendly, attentive and helpful. The decor is amazing..."

Hector Fawer

"Le Vietnamese Kitchen is a fabulous new restaurant on Ponsonby Road. This eatery follows a very authentic menu and with plenty of options to choose..."

Courtney @ A Food Awakening

"Enjoyed an amazing meal at Le Vietnamese Kitchen last night! The food was incredible - flavours all completely on point. We had the pork belly..."

Amanda Pain

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself at Le Viet! Being of Asian descent I find the food authentic, properly is the best of all so reasonable compared to the..."

Elena

"Booked couple of days before a table for 5. Was very busy, but was able to talk amongst the hustle and bustle.It was a fantastic experience. Food was..."

Claudia Hoskin

"This place is on fire! Great atmosphere great service, very nice presentation. Most importantly good quality food, very authentic! I was surprised l..."

Cupy Dee

"Great ambiance, tasty food & very friendly service! Well done..."

Mike Norman

"Less than one week old, Le Vietnamese Kitchen was buzzing on arrival. It was pleasing to know that they were happy to take bookings when I rang up..."

EatsByZee

"The food was tasty, especially the crispy duck. A good selection of food on the menu. The service felt a little cold but served its..."

Helen Joe

"Just amazing the food is to die for . Now we go every Saturday. Eat leave and then think about the next Saturday coming. The ribs pork salad chicken..."

Shannon Farrell

"Was walking around Ponsonby looking for something to eat. Saw this place and decided to give it a try. Was going through the review and saw that..."

Wilson Shum

"The beef cheek massaman curry, the duck fried rice, the duck salad, and the Hanoi noodle were all excellent. The customer service was decent. Nice,..."

Nathan

"Everything is great. Beautiful presentation, delicious food and suitable space for family and..."

Vivian Nguyen

"Today’s so beautiful day, I and my friends come here and enjoy Vietnamese’s traditional food. The food is great with a strong hometown flavor...."

Quinn Nguyen

"Nice nice nice 👍 Was invited to this lovely place by a friend for a catch up dinner, we had very good time there. Beautiful tasty food with decent..."

Hunter Auckland

"Beautiful and exquisite small restaurant, when there are many customers, the service staff will appear a little less, but you can still feel their..."

jin jeremy

"Food was really tasty.. staff was good, atmosphere was quite authentic vietnamese way but the toilets were dirty and full of mosquitoes and heaps of..."

Mohit Gupta

"Great tasting food and good portions! However, it was too busy and the waiters didn't have time to take our dessert order. We waited 20 minutes after..."

MH

"Customer service was awesome. The American guy was so polite, friendly and gave us hints on some delicious dishes. I'm happy they had a few Vegan..."

Justin K

"I love Le Vietnamese Kitchen, gorgeous food, great cocktails and wonderful service. Every dish taste immaculate. I'm hungry just thinking about the..."

Todd Waters

"Went for a quick dinner but the food was delicious! Portions are large and serviced by really friendly staff! Small and cozy place.. highly..."

Kasun Palihena

"Bit pricey but worth it as food is excellent. Happy to handle allergies and special requests. Good atmosphere and not too packed when we went on a..."

Hugh Hucklesby

"Nice food, a bit on the pricey side, but the servings sizes were good. Nice cocktails and the atmosphere was good, their back area was more cozy..."

Hitesh Patel

"Food was amazing, beautiful flavours. Pretty pricey for lunch... Heaps of vegan options, mostly well balanced but a bit lacking on the protein side..."

Kati Ohens

"We went here on a whim because we were craving some pho- everything was so delicious and fresh tasting. We had specials- beef pho, chicken bahn mi,..."

Miri Elena

"Flavoursome and well balanced dishes. Loved the wagyu & lemongrass skewers, crispy half duck, and especially the five spice chicken. I’m glad we..."

Lisa T

"I didn’t expect coconut prawn comes like this way, big wow from me. Lots of crispy shred coconut. cut a dice, eat with a piece of Viet mint. Lack..."

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