New ZealandRestaurants

Asian restaurants in New Zealand

  1. A

    Chow

    Home of the legendary blue cheese and peanut wonton, Chow is a stylish pan-Asian restaurant-cum-bar: a must visit for people who love exciting food, interesting decor, and the odd cocktail. The perfect place to share food and conversation. The hip Motel bar is adjacent.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Mum’s

    Closed until further notice.

    No-nonsense food just like Mum used to make. That’s if you grew up in Seoul or Tokyo anyway. More than a few Japanese and Korean language students regularly co-opt Mum’s as their tasty home-away-from-home, and the sushi, sashimi and bowls of ramen noodles remain authentic.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Java Room

    Java Room is full of delicious contradictions: its dishes are subtle yet complex, with Asian accents served in elegant Euro surrounds. You'd think the bill would amount to more, considering the exceptionally good taste exhibited in both the food and the décor here.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Food Alley

    For authentic Asian fare, you can’t beat the large, no-frills Food Alley food court, where nearly every meal comes in under $12. Choose between Chinese, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, Turkish, Malaysian, Korean, Japanese and Indonesian.

    reviewed

  5. E

    East in the City

    Overlook the grungy interior and appreciate this place for what it is - a barnlike Asian food court where you can get your fix of cheap pad Thai, dim sum or gado gado from one of the 10 or so food outlets.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Malabar Restaurant & Bar

    This elegant eatery presents Asian cuisine from Beijing to Bangalore. Try the Malabar thali showcasing four different curries, or the mustard and star anise flavoured duck. A limited takeaway menu is available ($10 to $15).

    reviewed

  7. Hot Plate Korean & Japanese Restaurant

    This place has authentic barbecue-style Korean dishes, along with Japanese specialities including tempura and sushi.

    reviewed