chinoiserie

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 staff are always friendly!

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 make bookings as the place is always packed. the 2+2 on drinks was great

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the ribs and the bao was a bit too salty. it's was an unfortunate that this zomato gold member can only be use before you order.

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neat restaurant with cool decor.
friendly staff with great service.
reasonable price. we didn’t have to wait too long for our food.
mostly deep fried food :)

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.
food 4/5
quantity 5/5
price 5/5
service 4/5

pest control 3/5 too much flies

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 aware if you are looking for something light instead.

calamari was yummy too. the fish and ribs are a bit salty and a bit too much sauce for my taste.

we used zomato gold so was really worth it. few annoying flies, maybe get a aircon installed might fix the problem so can shut the door.

service: 5/5
presentation: 4/5
environment: 2/5
food quality: 4/5
food quantity: 5/5
price per person: $15-$30

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 auckland so far!

food 9/10 service 8/10 ambience 9/10

beef bao 9/10
so good! the rendeng flavour was not too strong yet not too weak. just on point.
squid bao 9/10
had a bite of my boyfriend’s. loved it!
popcorn chicken 8/10
crunchy and juicy. the sauce was nice. some pieces are over fried tho, too hard to chew and a bit dry on the inside.
gong gong noodle 10/10
highlight of the meal!! i didn’t expect much as this is not a noodle place and only a few fusion places do good noodles. but this dish is so good! the sauce , the spicy peanuts, the flavourful beef mince and vegas go so well together!

gathering from all the reviews i was so worried that this was gonna be a dim dark and blue seating but was pleasantly surprised with the lightly lit interior, beautiful decor and funky music! loved the dragon which wrapped around the kitchen. waited to be seated but was served at once. given water and pedant service. ordered the pork bun, ribs and coconut pudding.

pork bun
for some reason i wasn’t wowed by the display but was still impressed by the size of the pork. the bun itself was very soft and pleasant to the bite, pork was flavorful, more stringy than i would have liked but tasty. a little crisp and fatty which was the best part. best paired with their available sauces; siracha and their special gong sauce which was delish!
7/10

ribs
first to be served and the aroma was enticing wow. but first bite and ugh dry and the least amount of sauce served ribs ever. some parts were crispy around the bone and that wasn’t too bad but overall not impressed.
6/10

rice pudding
extremely creamy and the coconut toasted to the perfect amount of crispyness. not extremely sweet, a hint of sweetness and was really yummy. infused with coconut jelly bits within the rice, a lovely blend!!
8/10

overall 3 stars since the mains just didn’t quite live up to expectations. the dessert definitely saved the mood though, and thank goodness for their gong sauce!

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 one of flair and fun. there is a wide mixture of east meets west dishes with big flavours. the portions are large with big bao’s stuffed with filling. one of my friends ordered their curry chicken noodle and i swear it is one of the largest chicken portions we’ve ever see . their chicken wings are also to die for. if you’re looking for a fun night filled with good food and vibes then this is the place to be.

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 choices of meats and sides. ambiance is funky and bubbly with a asian fusion vibe! one of my favourite places for a quick, cheap, and easy meal! 100% recommend pork belly bun.

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 again.

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 their pork baos, idk about you but the coriander goes so well with it, sometimes i ask for extra 🙊 the great taste of the food makes the price worth it, definitely a must!

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 belly melts in your mouth!!

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 definitely recommend this to my friends.

i finally tried the famous baos from chinoiserie.

service: 7/10
when we arrived, there were only outdoor and bar seats available and since it was raining, we opted for the bar.
the staff was considerate and moved us as soon as a table was available though.
they were quite helpful and serviced us whenever we needed anything.
the food was made super quickly and everything was served within 10 minutes.

food: 4/10
we ordered the pork bao, chicken bao, beef bao, squid rings and deep fried milk bao with sesame ice cream for dessert.
the pork bao was huge, way bigger than ones from other places. the meat was a little tough but the fat was super juicy, and burst with flavour resembling chinese roast pork belly. the bao was a little hard in the middle.
the chicken bao was soaking wet on the bottom. the chicken was crispy and juicy, perfect with the crunchy slaw and sweet picked ginger.
the beef bao was also wet on the bottom, it literally soaked the paper. the beef patty was a little raw in the middle and quite peppery. i loved the crunchy fried shallots. it is quite similar to a beef burger, nothing special.
the squid rings were lightly battered so that they were crispy but not oily. they were a little bland so we had to drench them in sauce.
the milk bao was so yum. the crunchy fried bread and wafers contrasted the creamy ice cream. the ice cream had a deep and fragrant sesame flavour.

ambiance: 6/10
the decorations were quite peculiar, i have never seen anything like it. it feels like you’re entering a new realm filled with vibrant colours.
there is a large dragon that goes along the entire restaurant.
the lights are upside-down umbrellas hanging off the ceiling. the lighting isn’t ideal for photography so if you want some good food pictures, you might want to sit outside.
there isn’t a lot of seating considering how they don’t allow bookings. there are three options for seating: the bar, indoor tables and outdoor tables.
the tables also have unique drawings and colours that are definitely eye catching.
they provide a great setting for a late night meal with friends, definitely not a formal occasion.

to be honest, the baos weren’t as great as i expected. they were super hyped up so i guess i expected something mind-blowing. i have been hearing that they have been going downhill though. either way, i probably won’t be back unless it’s for the dessert.