China Yum Char

Didn’t know until recently this restaurant does all day yum cha instead of the usual 2 o’clock cut off time at other yum cha restaurants. When a yum cha crazy friend’s birthday was coming up and we were planning to catch up for dinner, you know where we would be going. All the dim sum dishes are made to order during dinner seating at this place. Service was great and the food was delicious. Especially loved their Xiaolongbao, the broth-filled Shanghainese steamed pork dumplings aka ‘soup dumplings’. The wrapper was thin and delicate, the pork was smooth and soft & the broth inside was amazingly fragrantThe art to eat this is to first create a small tear in the wrapping to let the steam out, then quickly suck the soup out before gorging the rest. Don’t burn yourself We also ordered the Egg Custard Bun - those soft and almost too-adorable-to-eat steamed piggy buns. They are so...good & my friend loved it. While it’s unknown which dim sum maker first had the bright idea of making these adorable buns, aren’t these just the cutest things ever

An okay experience - be warned that yum cha at night isn't the same as during the day - the menu is limited for yum cha at night. I'll be going back to try the standard menu so watch this space. Location is good and parking options are plentiful.

Great place for lunch. Usually not too busy and food comes out quickly. Great range and very delicious. Will definitely be back, the wait staff are so friendly and attentive too!

The yum char was delicious, service was fast and friendly. The banquet meal for 2 people was $38 including wine, a plentiful selection of dishes including pork, prawn and duck.Highly recommend the dumplings, duck pancakes and ice-cream balls!

Wonderful dim sum selection, flavors and aromas. The beef tripe, chives dumplings, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves "Lo Mai Gai" and beef ribs are incredible...as delicious as the food we enjoyed while living in Hong Kong. You'll love the friendly staff and definitely want to meet Shannon and Boris. Thank you China restaurant for a wonderful culinary experience.

Great place for Yumcha. Everything is great cannot complaint much. Good food service is great. Rest is busy too. Hence a 5 star.

Although the restaurant was almost empty, it took very long to receive the food. The quality of the beef was terrible: almost no meat and only fat and nerves. See pictures. It was really unpleasant to eat. The Xiao Long Bao were too big and with a very think skin; nothing to do with the delicate dumplings you can eat at Din Tai Fun restaurants. The kitchen and the place in general did not look very clean. A real disappointment!

I eat here regularly with friends. I love the black sesame balls, ice cream balls, custard tarts for my desserts and there is just so much to choose from for the savoury palate. Very central position in downtown Auckland and on average costs between $20 - $25. Photo is of a custard steam bun. Another sweet treat

Yum Cha specialist - a few years ago you always had to edit for a table - now not so much - still a good value night out though

The turnip cake was kinda off. The rest of the food was amazing though. Would come back again and defs reccomend for anyone wanting to try Chinese yum cha.

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