Flavours of China
Chinese Restaurants in New Zealand
775 places across 77 cities and towns
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Chinese cuisine spans Cantonese roast meats and dim sum, the numbing heat of Sichuan, hand-pulled noodles from the north and the delicate soups of Shanghai. Sharing dishes around a lazy Susan is the heart of the meal.
Chinese restaurants have been part of New Zealand dining for more than a century. Today you will find classic Cantonese banquet halls, weekend yum cha, Sichuan hot pot, dumpling houses and late-night noodle bars, especially in Auckland and Christchurch.
Across New Zealand we list 775 Chinese venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton and Wellington.
Whether you searched for “china restaurants”, “Chinese food” or “Chinese restaurant near me”, this page lists every Chinese venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 463 | |
| Christchurch | 67 | |
| Hamilton | 39 | |
| Wellington | 37 | |
| Dunedin | 12 | |
| Rotorua | 12 | |
| Lower Hutt | 11 | |
| Palmerston North | 10 | |
| Porirua | 9 | |
| Ōrewa | 8 | |
| Cambridge | 5 | |
| Napier | 4 |
Signature Chinese dishes
Yum cha / dim sum
Steamed dumplings, buns and small plates from trolleys
Peking duck
Crisp roast duck wrapped in thin pancakes
Mapo tofu
Silken tofu in a spicy, numbing Sichuan sauce
Xiaolongbao
Soup-filled pork dumplings
Salt and pepper squid
Crisp squid tossed with chilli and garlic
Sweet and sour pork
The Kiwi-Chinese takeaway classic
Popular Chinese restaurants in NZ
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Tips for ordering
- Go early for weekend yum cha – popular restaurants queue by 11 am.
- Order family style: one dish per person plus rice.
- Ask whether there is a separate Chinese-language menu with regional specials.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Chinese restaurants near me?
Tap “Show Chinese near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest Chinese venues with the distance from you.
How many Chinese restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 775 Chinese venues in 77 cities and towns.
Which city has the most Chinese restaurants?
Auckland leads with 463 venues.
What should I order at a Chinese restaurant?
Popular choices include yum cha / dim sum, peking duck, mapo tofu and xiaolongbao.
