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Top Cafe Dumpling House

86/100 (526 ratings)

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"The best dumpling place in Auckland. Friendly owner & staffs, with reasonable price. Best to preorder and have them take away; as their place is tiny..."

Alex Tjahjana

"Amazing dumplings for all the family...great little hidden spot of K..."

Christopher Boys

"Fried dumplings on a cold autumn night, just the best!. And totally going back for more...."

Juliette Little Flower

"Have been there four times now and am picking some up tonight! So excited, they're always delicious and juicy! Would definitely..."

Anya McNeill

"Awesome dumplings! $11 for 15 fat juicy dumplings. All he needs here is beer and I'd be here every day...."

David Peck

"Absolutely delicious! Had the vegan, pork & fennel, pork & chice and the shrimp and egg. So so..."

Emma Cameron

"Delicious. Very generous fillings and great range of flavours. We will be..."

Jenna Nichols

"I love dumplings and Top Cafe would have to be the best in Auckland. Big fat dumplings that don't cost much, can't go wrong! The spicy beef was..."

Jerry Chong

"Took my friends here tonight. Really tasty food and great service. Will definetly be back. :..."

Shaz AZ

"Amazing! Plump juicy dumplings.. Decent portion sizes too..."

Marty Evitt-Aitken

"Best dumplings in New Zealand. Service is excellent and very friendly and acommodating. Also very unique in serving vegan dumplings now all my..."

Nive Kennach

"best dumplings in the..."

Christina Zhu

"Tried the Lamb Cumin Roll for lunch (really a wrap) but amazing - well presented with some greens and full of favour - I want..."

Brenton Cullen

"Best dumpling I’ve ever eaten!! Highly recommend will definitely be coming..."

Dina Menas

"The best dumplings I've had in Auckland. Very sad they no longer do Pork and Fennel flavour, as that was my personal favourite, but Pork and..."

Jaz Witheford

"Ordered through ubereats and this definitely is one of the best dumpling along k’rd. they were fresh and the steam dumpling really flavourful and..."

MCP

"These are the best dumplings I have ever had. So good I had to order a second round. Not only was there great service behind the counter, but i..."

Stephen Challes

"The cafe is quite small, having a large table and side counters on the inside and a couple of smaller tables on the outside. You see the menu as you..."

Benedict Uy

"Came here on a freezing cold night and it certainly did not disappoint. The dumplings were a good size for the price and cooked perfectly, thank you..."

Ceceanddoodles

"Friendly service and the Juicy Pork dumplings were absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend. Store is a bit small so better to do takeaway...."

Dxlche

"This is a small shop and not set up to dine in. However, the dumplings are amazing! So packed full of ingredients. My favourites are the vegan ones..."

Lulu

"The regular weekend visitors lol. Love the dumplings and location is also pretty chill as it is secluded from the main street. Perfect for weekend..."

GPark

"Vegan dumplings were awesome. Cooked so the dumplings are crispy and chewy. Each dumpling is Very full of ingredients, only 1 thing I could say needs..."

John Freeman

"The best dumplings in Auckland. I have introduced many friends to this place as nowhere compares. Very small interior but we have been able to nab..."

Aklmel

"Top dumplings! Totally gunna make this a regular! Friendly as service and a tiny little space which makes you extra special you got in..."

Mrs Little Flower

"Just discovered the place. Amazing establishment, serves only dumplings and they are mastering it. 11 pieces of dumplings per order and they are big..."

Ģirts Betmanis

"Verrrrrrry good dumplings. Soo fresh and quality for very cheap price, I got pork and cabbage fried. Only negative is that they need sweet chilli..."

S Kerr

"I had the vegetarian dumplings and it was amazing. The texture brought by mushroom and see weed makes it really enjoyable to eat plus the flavour is..."

Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang

"Very good dumplings ! There's no much variety but the flavour is amazing! The space is small but cozy and the employee was very friendly. Definitly..."

Fabiana Fontainhas

"This is a small and unassuming establishment that only serves dumplings, eleven per order. They're large so two people could easily split an order as..."

Matthew K

"Great steamy/fried dumps, really quite enjoyable and a riveting dining experience. However the opening hours that are displayed do not reflect..."

Joel Coster

"Small but nice place away from the confusion on K'Road. Took a while to get the food but because we were a lot of people asking at the same time...."

Jorge H. F. Silva

"The dumplings are so delicious😋👍 makes me feel like dancing💃💃💃💃💃 Finally, I've found the yum-yum dumpling in Auckland. ..."

Shu Ling Tu

"Deliciously pan fried dumplings. Cute little place doesn't seat many people but was perfect for a lunch away from the main k road street. Ordered the..."

Chuchueats

"I heard this was the best dumpling place in Auckland. Glad to know there are honest people out there!! One word to describe: BEAUTIFUL. 2 more to..."

Sinead Solomon

"I have been wanting to try this place for ages! Finally got myself a takeaway of their pan fried pork and chives dumplings. I was not disappointed!..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"The name says it all! Top cafe and it sure is at the very top of our list now if we ever want to have dumplings! 🔝👌🏼My husband, 2..."

Raneen

"Heard amazing things about here and was excited to finally go. The place is much smaller than I expected but is charming & cozy. The menu is limited..."

Sian

"Went here last night with a group of 4. First time here and were very happy. Ordered the pork and fennel as well as the pork and corriander. Both..."

Amber Izzard

"Fantastic homemade dumplings - the best I've had in Auckland, friendly service, value for money. A better drink selection would be preferable, but..."

Matthew Adams

"I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of dumplings at top cafe. I originally thought it was a bit pricey but found that it was completely..."

Lucy Eats

"Juxtaposition. The cafe that is not actually a cafe. Funky appeal but low brow presentation. Sexy venue but sleazy location. Friendly service but..."

Frank

"Firstly I must admit I'm dumpling mad! After rave reviews from the office I thought it was about time I checked this place out for myself and WOW was..."

Chanelle Barlow

"A hidden gem of a place. Friendly staff and the dumplings are made fresh onsite. The fillings are generous. The dumplings were cooked near perfectly...."

Josh Wong

"Excellent dumplings for a great price. Minimalist outlet with some seating but wonderful for takeaways. Dumplings taste awesome and they have a good..."

Grubking

"Wow,This is really the best dumplings in Auckland. Go check them out. Tiny little place, excellent service. Best for take away's. If you take frozen..."

Dawid Fouche

"Delicious,juicy dumplings. Tried several flavours and they were all incredible. Clean and tidy place with very friendly service. Will definitely be..."

Wouldyoulikebreadwithyourbutter

"By far far far the best dumplings I have ever eaten....anywhere!...the people are Uber friendly. It's just a cool wee place to visit. Value for..."

Gary Hoogvliet

"Great eatery with dumplings only. Modern atmosphere, great food, humble service. Go there early because dumplings sold out pretty quickly. Definitely..."

Tim Tianpai Li

"I have never tasted dumplings as great as the ones at Top Cafe. Seriously, do not hesitate to go in and order Frank's divine beauties. I must say the..."

Kiri N

"probably the best dumplings you can get in nz! thats the best i've ever get. dine in or takeaway, hot or frozen ,you choose.much better..."

Shanshan

"Amazing dumplings, go check them out. Best I've had (ever). Nicely steamed and moist on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside, perfect. They..."

Ryan

"The BEST dumplings in Auckland Central, I'm still dreaming about them. If you're a dumpling lover you have to try them. A small cosy interior and..."

Victoria

"I mean it no Eden noodle dumplings let's make that clear but bloody mean pan fried options. Pork and cabbage went off and we also got beef n carrot..."

Gemma

"These dumplings are delicious! The place itself has great ambiance and run by friendly peeps. They have the option of eating in or takeaway and..."

Anna Scheib

"Used to be a regular here, even when Top Cafe was located at the old place. The dumplings are amazing, and a $11 plate is big enough to serve two..."

Jihye Kang

"A few friends and I were looking for an easy reasonable eat in town. These dumplings are incredible - best in town. We tried the new vegan dumplings..."

Liv Macfarlane

"Some of the best dumplings in the Auckland! After returning from living in Asia, its been hard to find an amazing dumpling place here. After moving a..."

Rojas

"Didn't realise that Top Cafe and Bos Dumplings (used to be in Morningside) were by the same team! No wonder the dumplings are great. Menu is a bit..."

Mariah Templonuevo

"Let me tell you the chicken and the vegan dumplings were DELICIOUS..."

Parth Kohli

"PSA: Top cafe has reopened and I was so happy I almost cried. The menu has been pared down a bit but all the important bits are still there. Like the..."

kristina Labayen

"The cafe is quite small, having a large table and side counters on the inside and a couple of smaller tables on the outside. You see the menu as you..."

Benedict Uy

"Incredibly delicious dumplings. We planned on trying this place just once but we are going to have to go there again! The juicy pork dumplings are..."

Milka Kuh

"More good dumplings. Wholesome. Tasty. Not oily. Stuffed full of what it says on the menu. And great value. Can’t speak for the rest of the menu..."

Geoff Bilbrough

"Great dumplings, the only way they should be eaten, steamed on top and crispy on the bottom. Chilli oil, soy, and vinegar. I recommend you go for 11..."

Raymond Suen

"The dumplings here are SO GOOD. Have had the pork and chive and pork and coriander and both were so flavorful and juicy. Service has always been..."

Alyssa

"Awesome Noodle Bowl I had. Comparable to other Pho noodle dishes I’ve had at other places, as far as flavor goes. Very..."

soundhead18

"Amazing cheap eats spot, we came across this absolute gem by accident. Totally out of the way off K road but absolutely worth it. Not a lot of..."

Eden Bray

Tianze Dumpling House

83/100 (590 ratings)

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"One of my fave restaurants in Auckland!! The food is consistently delicious!! We have returned many times..."

Shelley Guildford

"My favourite place to visit in Auckland. Never bad always..."

Tania Oxton

"Farrrrrking good dumplings to be found here! 5/5 for..."

Natasha Rodrigues

"Awesome place to be with family whanau and..."

Doc Vi

"Consistently good food. A definite..."

Shona Hatton

"Spicy Beef -..."

Kiran Mehta

"I ordered the pan fried pork, prawn and chive dumplings - got there it was ready to go, DUMPLINGs are amazzzing!!! They taste fresh and homemade...."

Foodloverakl

"Delicious food. We ate vegan dumplings and eggplant stir fry. Great value for money. Will definitely..."

Maithili Sreen

"Was craving dumplings so decided to give this place a try since we pass by this area quite often. Have to say it was very nice , one of the few..."

_foodfanatic

"Nice as dumplings 🥟 always uber..."

Florida Boy

"Very nice dishes from Dalian in..."

Quadflame

"love tianze they do the best dumplings around central, the foods always good and never disappointed me or my friends also really cheap but food still..."

Mahalya Karora

"The eggplant and pork mince dish is soo good. We also got sweet and sour pork and fried rice - both delicious too. We were too full for dumplings,..."

Kellie Ngaire

"Delicious chicken and chive dumplings and sweet and sour chicken. Serving portion is good as well. By far, the best sweet and sour chicken I have..."

Simran Deo

"Tianze is located in a blink and you'll miss it block of shops, with a dairy, chinese takeaway, Leña Cafe & various Indian takeaways, sweet shops..."

Andi Jandal

"My friends and I came here for a BYO dinner. We got dumplings, sweet and sour pork, spring onion pancakes, and two lots of fried noodles!! They..."

Sophia Wang

"This is our favourite place for jowdser. Love the mapo tofu and their hot and sour soup is the best.We have been going here for years now...."

Dennis Coldwell

"Not the most flashy place in town but a friendly warm place to eat ( with an A food grade) , i ordered way to much and they happily gave us boxes for..."

Toby Marris

"Got the chicken and chives friend dumplings for takeaway last night. Fantastic flavour and good taste. Service was quick - was asked to pick up in 10..."

Rohit

"Friendly service with a smile, and very quick service at that!The Hot & Sour Soup (Chicken) is pretty damn good! Flavourful - too much if..."

Avi Yabaluri

"Was really impressed with this hidden gem.. we had the cumin lamb and hot and spicy chicken which were both really yummy, their prawn pork and chive..."

Libby Jane

"This is my favorite place for dumplings in all of Auckland. Seriously, do not miss - their pastry seems hand made and the filling is generous, juicy..."

Natasha R

"Wow I am really pleased we found this place. It isn’t anything flash and Service is iffy but The food was authentic and to die for. Great prices...."

Carolyn Koloni

"Everyone needs their fav local Chinese spot. This place is ours. Everything we've tried has been delicious! Can't go past that crispy chicken either...."

Jocheli015

"Food is really good here. Tried dumplings, dumpling soup, steamed chicken in spicy & sour sauce and kung pao chicken. Heaps of seating, great..."

I'm Hungry

"Delicious mothers day lunch at tianze dumpling house in sandringham with Shelley, tom, fiadh, Chloe, wick, Greg and haley. The food was delicious ...."

Maureen Guildford

"Can't beat this place for serving sizes, affordability and flavour. Dumplings were perfectly cooked, the soup fed 8 of us perfectly and we had..."

Haleyguildford

"Rating applies to their dumplings. We've tried few other places but haven't found as good. Regulars for the chicken and chive, and the pork and..."

KP

"MY FAVOURITE 'DUMPLING HOUSE' The dumplings were so juicy and fresh and cooked just how i liked it. I ordered spicy beef and they were delicious...."

Lia Kay

"Great dumplings, great hospitality and standard prices. A great place to bring a group so you can take full advantage of the spinning..."

Tao Purwin

"Best dumpling we've tried, highly recommend the pork and fennel, bursting with a delicious broth, fried or steamed. Would also recommend the eggplant..."

H J

"Found this one on Zomato, such an amazing place for casual dining. It's a family business, the staff are very friendly and helpful, but the could..."

Sasha.Lin

"I really like the food from this place it tastes good and comes very hot. Also there are a lot of things on the menu so there is quite a selection to..."

Sai Balakrishna

"We just finished a work lunch here and I had to write a review straight away.Service was perfect, they weren't to busy but still very..."

Michael Peters

"Things to order: 1) dumplings. Good but not standout. 2) "tasty black fungus with sour and soy sauce"- just trust me. 3) "spicy and sour shredded..."

Rose

"Got tired of driving to Dominion Road so decided to try this place considering it was only a 2 minute walk away. LOVED their dumplings and their..."

Paula D

"Love eating here. The food is always great and while the service might not be supreme all the time, it makes up for it with atmosphere and..."

Spychiever

"I am a big fan of dumplings and was pretty impressed with this place. I fell this restaurant is slightly underrated compared to the other Chinese..."

Kaushikc_32

"Just landed here on a hunch that they handmake their dumplings so how bad would it be...but was surprisd by the quality of the dumplings...my fav..."

Cdeep

"Great tasty hot food,served promptly. Prices are fair to reasonable. Service is courteous, recommend ordering in advance. Four person cost around..."

Rishab Goswami

"By far the best Chinese place in the Mt Albert area. One of their dishes is eggplant stuffed with pork mince, a must try dish. The layout is the..."

David Vince

"This surprised us a bit. Like the other reviews the inside isn't much to speak of however the food is. My favourite dish was the sweet and spicy..."

Yoyo

"Just been to this restaurant. Nothing to look at from the outside but I was surprised that the inside was quite pleasant. Obviously not an upper..."

Tony Wan

"Came here upon recommendation and true to promise, the spicy lamb terrine was life changing - 5/5. The pork and fennel dumplings were a hit as well...."

Nicola Grace

"After moving to the area recently we were excited to try some local cuisine and we were not disappointed by this place. We ordered take out and had..."

Alana Rose Gray

"Have tried their food, its yummm. Chicken and chives dumplings were yumm. Sweet & Sour soup just perfect. Ordered shredded potato, was dynamite....."

FoodLover

"If it’s the atmosphere and ambience you’re after this is not the place. However if the quality and freshness of the food being delivered to your..."

Gerard Copas

"Got takeaways from here as it was close and recommended by friends. Ordered the egg and chive dumplings which were tasty and moist, packed with..."

Myfoxycorner

"This place is excellent, no dud dishes! Serious dumpling experience, with some delicious vegetarian options. This is going to be my new go-to for..."

Rose

"I love dining here. Chef Levy presents meals I never thought of before like eggplant stuffed with meat and deep fried in a light batter. The..."

Sally Wheeler

"Totally recommend this place. All the dumplings and dishes we had were delicious - try the fried squid with cumin salt and the eggplant. Will be..."

Andrew

"Fantastic Dumpling restaurant!!! We've been big fans of Barilla Dumpling in Balmoral for a while but we thought we'd try this place as it's local -..."

Matt Smith

"The food at Tianze focuses on North China cuisine. True to its moniker, Tianze has a good range of dumplings and is the first place I’ve seen more..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"I was hoping their "Dumpling House" dumplings would be good but it was just ok...I felt the skin was a little bit too soft like too much water...."

KTM

"Best crispy chilly chicken in town. The pan fried beef dumplings were amazing, crispy and filled with heavenly beef..."

nazareth lobo

"We found this hidden gem last night. All 7 of us loved everything we ordered here especially the crispy chicken in hot chilli sauce and beef noodles...."

Leny Samuel

"Have been to this restaurant several times. Has done some facelift outside. Inside was quite normal but spacious and pleasant. Not an upper class..."

Tony Wan

"The dumplings are excellent, and the stir fries really good. Not the flashiest surroundings, but service is prompt. A regular go to for..."

John Mitchell

"Our family of 5 had dinner here for the first time and it turned out to be a fantastic experience. The French beans fried with mince pork was..."

CS Kong

"Called in on the way home. First time here, and the food was delicious. We will be back. Very welcoming..."

Shaun & Rita Eastell

"Holy smokes!! Good good good. Star was lamb and cumin, up there was fried egg plant, good dumplings too. Lots of spicy goodness. Felt like family..."

kuki blaze

"Amazing dumplings. Best ones so far, better taste and different texture. Was our first time here, will definitely be going back for more..."

Manpreet Singh

"Delicious dumplings, although they were very greasy and stuck together. Service was great. However, the wait for dumplings was a bit too..."

Katrina Harris

"Spicy chicken was great. It was super crispy. Especially milk pancakes are stunning! We had to order another..."

Sharon Y

"Fantastic table service, as a Kiwi food is very unique yet tasty, has a warm and welcoming feeling in this..."

Shaniqua Wiwarena

"Ive lived in Auckland for 14 yrs. And 2 years in China. I know a thing or two about Dumplings. Tianze is hands down my favorite. Pork & chives is..."

Blue Bridge Travel & Sportz

"Best dumplings I ever had! Love all other chinese..."

Alex & Alina

"Great value, go to place our family to enjoy great..."

Grant Paterson

"First time in Auckland and were driving around and found ourselves near this place and called in for a snack. It was absolutely delicious. Ordered..."

Lee-Anne Kortbaoui

"Great tasting authentic food. Most items could be made vegetarian which was..."

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