Strong public reputation
Meaningful review volume and consistently strong feedback across Google, Tripadvisor and other relevant local sources.
New Zealand
Chinese restaurants worth knowing across New Zealand.
From Cantonese yum cha and Sichuan noodles to dumpling shops, live seafood restaurants and contemporary Chinese cooking, New Zealand has plenty worth seeking out.
City guides
Explore Chinese restaurants by city.
Start with Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, with more New Zealand cities to follow as the guide grows.
Auckland
Chinese restaurants in Auckland
Cantonese roast meats, regional sharing dishes, xiaolongbao and Sichuan cooking across the city and wider Auckland.
Wellington
Chinese restaurants in Wellington
Yum cha, Cantonese favourites and build-your-own malatang around Te Aro and the central city.
Christchurch
Chinese restaurants in Christchurch
Sichuan noodles, handmade dumplings and neighbourhood Chinese favourites from Sumner to Riccarton.
National recognition
Chinese restaurants recognised across New Zealand.
Our national guide brings together restaurants recognised by established restaurant guides, awards and regional food organisations.
Chinese food in New Zealand
Yum cha, noodles, dumplings and regional cooking.
Chinese dining in Aotearoa stretches from large Cantonese dining rooms and weekend yum cha to Sichuan noodle shops, handmade dumplings, Peking duck, hot pot and newer restaurants taking a more contemporary approach.
美食
How we choose
Our New Zealand criteria.
There is no single national star-style food hygiene score, so we use the official food-safety information that is actually available locally.
Official food-safety information
New Zealand food businesses are registered and verified under the Food Act. Where councils publish an additional grade, such as Auckland's EatSafe system, we use that information too.
Food worth travelling for
Regional specialities, excellent classics, standout dumplings or noodles, local institutions and restaurants doing something particularly well.
Independent selection
Restaurants cannot pay to qualify. Paid profile enhancements are separate from the editorial decision to include a restaurant.
Food-safety framework: New Zealand Food Safety / MPI. Auckland also operates its own public EatSafe grading system for eligible businesses.
New restaurants & recommendations
Know a Chinese restaurant we should look at?
We keep an eye on new openings, relocations and established restaurants across New Zealand. Restaurant owners and diners are welcome to send us a recommendation.