Best Chinese Restaurants in New Zealand

Experience authentic Chinese cuisine across New Zealand

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All Chinese Restaurants in New Zealand

Mei's Dumpling

★★★★★ 5

105 Wharf Road, Coromandel 3506

Hungry Ape Asian Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.9

3 Water Street, Whangārei 0110

022 191 2288

Chopstix Restaurant & Bar New Plymouth

★★★★☆ 4.7

17 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310

06 215 3999

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Mission dumpling

★★★★☆ 4.7

30 Jesmond Street, Ngāruawāhia 3720

0210 837 4374

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Rock'n Wok

★★★★☆ 4.5

45 Fourth Avenue, Tauranga 3110

07 571 4445

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Tasty Garden

★★★★☆ 4.5

2/4 Gordonton Road, Chartwell, Hamilton 3210

07 949 6806

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Holiday Inn Chinese Takeaways

★★★★ 4.4

22 High Street, Dannevirke 3940

06 374 9388

Ming Wah Chinese Takeaway

★★★★ 4.4

157 Wills Street, Ashburton 7700

03 308 6384

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Wok Asian Kitchen 鑊 - Railway Hotel

★★★★ 4.4

110 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth 7805

03 768 7023

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Clevedon Takeaway - Fish and chips and Chinese Food Takeaways!

★★★★ 4.3

7 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Clevedon 2582

09 292 8813

Mr Jis Kitchen 老季私房菜

★★★★ 4.2

88 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt 5010

04 568 9308

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Stella's In Bluff

★★★★ 4.2

62 Gore Street, Bluff 9814

03 212 8856

New Ruby Restaurant

★★★★ 4.1

2 Averill Street, Papakura, Auckland 2110

09 298 7871

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China Wok Takeaway

★★★★ 4

76 Bridge Street, Eltham 4322

06 764 5029

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Jack's Chinese Takeaways

★★★★ 4

8 Peel Street, Geraldine 7930

03 693 7401

Makks Roasts Chinese Meals

★★★★ 4

88 High Street, Waimakariri, Rangiora 7400

03 313 9119

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Darfield Takeaways

★★★☆ 3.9

53 South Terrace, Darfield 7510

03 318 8306

Foxton Sun Ming

★★★☆ 3.9

35 Main Street, Foxton 4814

06 363 8882

Gin's Restaurant

★★★☆ 3.9

29 Clyde Street, Balclutha 9230

03 418 2827

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Guangzhou Restaurant & Takeaways

★★★☆ 3.9

17 Main Street, East Gore, Gore 9710

03 208 7790

Quinwah Takeaways

★★★☆ 3.9

31 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston 5710

06 308 6473

Golden Cobweb Restaurant & Takeaways

★★★☆ 3.8

55 Tarbert Street, Alexandra 9320

03 448 8891

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Mount Hutt Chinese restaurant & Takeaway

★★★☆ 3.6

81 Main Street, Fairlie 7925

03 685 8188

Chinese Cuisine

Chinese restaurants in New Zealand offer a diverse range of regional Chinese cuisines, from Cantonese to Sichuan, bringing authentic flavors and cooking techniques to local diners. These establishments combine traditional Chinese culinary practices with fresh local ingredients to create an authentic dining experience.

What to Expect

Chinese restaurants typically feature a diverse menu with options ranging from dim sum to regional specialties. Many establishments offer both à la carte and banquet options, with some specializing in specific Chinese regional cuisines. The focus is on fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and authentic preparation methods.

Popular Dishes

Common Chinese dishes include:

  • Dim Sum
  • Dumplings
  • Stir-fries
  • Noodle Dishes
  • Peking Duck
  • Mapo Tofu
  • Kung Pao Chicken
  • Chinese Desserts