Location: Tauranga
Top Restaurants in Tauranga
Best Asian food near Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand
Reviews on Asian food in Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand. The lush parks and golden beaches of Tauranga make it a popular destination for outdoorsy folks and watersports lovers. Here on New Zealand’s North Island, you’ll find a variety of opportunities for surfing, white water rafting, kiteboarding, hiking and golfing. Take a refreshing dip in the swimming holes by Kaiate Falls, which cascade beautifully over the bluffs. Families might like to visit one of Tauranga’s amusement park, take a guided nature tour or swim with dolphins in the Bay of Plenty.
Things to do in Tauranga
10. Ramen Chidori Japanese Noodle Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 49 reviews
Authentic Japanese Noodle Restaurant in Tauranga. Ramen Noodle is one of national, and soul food in Japan as popular as Sushi . Our Ramen soup is made from scratch, taking 9-10 hours for perfect broth in mouth and warm yourself up. We also have different
Reviewed By moonlotus18
We love this place and will try to come every time we are in town. We have tried their ramen and the different broth/stock flavours they have available. All are delicious and very authentic. Portions are good and price is very reasonable. Highly recommended.We will be back.
9. Dui's Restaurant of Fine Thai Cuisine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By David S
Very popular small Thai restaurant. Very tasty meals which were good sized portions and reasonably priced. Staff were welcoming and efficient. Price of glasses of wine very reasonable.
8. Takara Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 360 reviews
Authentic Japanese Cuisine. Courteous and Cheerful Service. Takara Serves Happiness and Value!
Reviewed By ZN9999
Been going to this restaurant when in Tauranga for over 5 years. Before it moved to its current location. The last time I here 18 months ago the food was good. But my last visit was poor. Hardly really even a Japanese restaurant, given the menu I saw.The food was poor and the choice very limited. The only good part was the Okinawa beer they had on tap.
7. Kwong Chow Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By philw828
This was dinner out with my sonâs School Hockey Team during the annual AIMS Sports Tournament. The restaurant was absolutely jam packed. This did not affect the service we got as the staff were extremely accomodating finding extra seating for unexpected guests. The range of buffet food was incredible which an enormous range of food. With being so busy fresh food was flowing from the kitchen as fast as guests were serving themselves. For such a huge number of guests and selection of dishes, everything I got and ate was delicious and cooked extremely well. As you finished staff were quick to pick up empty plates enabling you to have another serving. All this for a very good price of $23 per person. What a great experience
6. Johney's Dumpling House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Located in the Bay of Plenty, Johney's Dumpling House is a purveyor of fine dumpling artistry and leaders of the revolutionary street food culture. Every single delicious dumpling is handcrafted to perfection with the flavours of 3 generations behind us.
Reviewed By KiwiDerek
There are normally a few different dumplings available - siu mai in three or four flavours and some regular dumplings that can be steamed or fried. They're perfectly reasonably priced and generally perfectly OK if nothing particularly special. Occasionally odd "fusion" flavours turn up (chicken and cranberry and others) but they are possibly not as good as they are interesting. If this sounds unenthusiastic I should mention that I do eat and enjoy their food quite often but after much time in the East I'm a bit picky with dumplings.
5. Macau Bar Kitchen and Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 490 reviews
Macau embraces the flavors of the East with the added influence & fusion of Pacific fresh produce. Inspired by the communal eating philosophy of the Asian table, our menu is made of dishes created for sharing enabling and encouraging the spirit of eating
Reviewed By TeamIan
Admittedly we did arrive at this bar around early on a Friday afternoon, so we couldn't have expected the place to be pumping. In saying that, the Happy Hour had been open an hour already so we were a little wary when we found ourselves standing in a deserted bar. Still, the barman was welcoming, and gracious - mixing some delicious cocktails, and checking in on us regularly. My only complaint is that the menu offered a special price for ordering a cocktail and a plate of edamame beans. However, when it came time to pay we had to pay full price for both items (rather than the special price) since the barman explained that the cash register dictated the prices and he wasn't able to edit them. Hmmmm. Not a huge deal, just a little inconvenient.Hi TeaIanSorry to hear your experience wasn't 100% satisfactory, the bartenders response was wrong and we apologies for this. Please let us know the next time you are in and we would love to treat you to a complimentary Happy cocktail and happy beans.Warm regardsMacau Management
4. Momo Teppan-Yaki
Overall Ratings
4 based on 191 reviews
Teppan-Yaki is a style of Japanese cuisine which uses an iron griddle to cook food. It is a healthy way of eating as well as socialising with friends and family. The literal translation of Teppan-Yaki is âiron plateâ (Teppan) âgrilledâ (Yaki). We are a sm
Reviewed By Chris F
Well it is nice to see genuine TripAdvisor reviews for a restaurant, that you can trust.This is not a restaurant to miss, in the Tauranga eating scene. Superb service, coupled with great food and very reasonable prices. Don't miss coming here.#35 for a set menu of very tasty foods is a bargain.WELL DONE!
3. Rice Rice Baby
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine Vegan and vegetarian friendly with dairy and gluten free options Takeaways always available
Reviewed By chantellemarieh
Great team,great ambience,great food.We are plant based,plenty of options, will also alter even if it isnât specified.Attentive staff.Small space do not for a romantic talking eveningsWe went early so no trouble with table.Food fast & fresh.Extensive menu & drink menuOutside & inside dinning Will be back ASAPThankyou!
2. EasyGo Thai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 240 reviews
We welcome you to enjoy the fine authentic flavours created by our resident super chefs. Dine in or takeaways - you choose. See you soon. Khop Khun Khrap.
Reviewed By TK1956
My wife and I have just finished dinner here and it was beyond superb. Small place but packed on a Monday night which is testament to its authenticity and quality.Chicken satay for entree and beef massaman for dinner washed down with a glass of red and a couple of beers.Great taste and big serves at a reasonable price.Owner and staff were very friendly.If youâre in Mt Maunganui and enjoy Thai food, definitely give this place a go.
1. Iki Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Surrounded by cocktails, craft beer and southeast asian street food, IKI is the perfect backdrop for an evening of flirtation, celebration and conversations over a beautiful glass of wine. So, breathe in the aromas and light the fire in your eyes, because
Reviewed By aliciaporter
WOW - some of the best food I have had in Tauranga. The cocktails were fabulous we had the plum whiskey cocktail which was served in a smoke some. Really made the whole experience fun. The food was fabulous nothing to fault. The pork skewers, duck leg bites, Peking duck bao bun were some of my favourites. But The sticky crispy fried chicken was the best fried chicken I have had. The flavours were out of this world. Great food, amazing atmosphere, very impressive cocktail list. Will definitely be coming back sooner rather than later.
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