North Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 10 Asian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Whangarei

September 4, 2020 Natalie Tallman

Reviews on Asian food in Whangarei, North Island, New Zealand. Whangarei (/ˌfɒŋəˈreɪ/, or /ˌwɒŋəˈreɪ/; Māori: [faŋaˈɾɛi]) is the northernmost city in New Zealand and the regional capital of Northland Region. It is part of the Whangarei District, a local body created in 1989 to administer both the city proper and its hinterland, from the former Whangarei City, Whangarei County and Hikurangi Town councils. The city population was estimated to be 57,700 in June 2017, up from 47,000 in 2001.
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10. Suncourt Sushi

60 Cameron Street Shop 2, 19 Tamamutu Street, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand Japanese, Sushi, Asian Lunch, Brunch, Dinner Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating https://www.facebook.com/SuncourtSushi/
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4 based on 16 reviews

Suncourt Sushi

Reviewed By Rachael C

Amazing sushi and cooked lunches, better than a lot of sushi places I have visited NZ. Hygienic (food is very well covered) and a lovely atmosphere. Lots of variation and the food is always fresh and consistent. Great vegetarian options too. Fast service and beautifully presented lunches. Some meals authentically cooked on hot stones. Wifi is free and the cafe itself is clean, beautifully presented and comfortable.

9. Sun Wah

13-15 Bank Street, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand Chinese, Asian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +64 9-438 8288
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4 based on 28 reviews

Sun Wah

Reviewed By missatang

Having visited Whangarei during our NZ trip, we had our dinner at Sun Wah Chinese restaurant on 29/3/2018. Below are both the good points and the bad points.GOOD POINTS:1. Friendly staff and the owner. Mr. Hung, who is the owner, welcomed us and recommended us some special vegetarian dishes to my hubby (as he has been a vegetarian for nearly 30 years). Staff are all very friendly and can speak very fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.2. Tasty food. My hubby loves the fungus and vegetarian spring rolls as his appetisers. He also loves the NZ-styled fried noodles with vegetables. My seaweed and tofu soup is also very tasty. 3. Convenient location. The restaurant is centrally located at Bank Street. We just parked our car near the restaurant.BAD POINTS:1. It can be quite noisy as there are a number of customers sitting very close to you.ADVICE: It worths a try.

8. Thai Chef's Restaurant Whangarei

69 Bank Street, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand Asian, Thai Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +64 9-430 0145 http://www.thaichef.co.nz
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4 based on 87 reviews

Thai Chef's Restaurant Whangarei

Extraordinary Different Thai Cuisine From the team of most Award Winning Thai Cuisine, we are proud to be honoured the prestigious "Thai Select PREMIUM" by the Prime Minister of Thailand during her Official Visit to New Zealand in recognition of its highe

Reviewed By Mollynasher

Had a scrumptious meal here tonight with friends. Our first visit here but definitely not our last. We could not fault the service, the food or the restaurant in any way. The hostess was very friendly and efficient, the food was absolutely mouthwatering and we thoroughly enjoyed everything about our dinner experience. The meals were very large, in fact my husband had to ask for a container to take the balance of his herbed fish home ! Would definitely recommend and will be going there again sometime soon

7. Omoide Japanese Restaurant

45 Vine Street, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand Japanese, Asian, Sushi Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol +64 9-430 3005 http://www.facebook.com/Omoide-Japanese-Restaurant-150317765754258/
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4 based on 46 reviews

Omoide Japanese Restaurant

Reviewed By ckm818

The menu comes with a number of good-value choices and you won't be disappointed if you want authentic Japanese food. Not a world-class restaurant but tasty enough to give a thumb up. The friendly service is not simply to the customer, but to the earth. You will not find straw or plastic bag because it is an earth-friendly one. Hurrah.

6. Gengy's

62 Walton Street, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand Barbecue, Asian, Grill, Mongolian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar +64 9-438 3771 http://www.gengys.co.nz/
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4 based on 79 reviews

Gengy's

A Mongolian style BBQ buffet restaurant. Try different combinations of meats, sauces and other fresh ingredients! Pancakes and ice-cream for desert.

Reviewed By spazmo

This restaurant can be a lot of fun. You create your own meal for the chefs to BBQ. Great selection of raw meats, seafood, fresh vegetables, sauces and seasonings to assemble the way you prefer them to be prepared The "all you can eat" concept requires a number of trips to the selection buffet and the staff encourage you to do so. The whole evening is a very social experience with friendly, helpful staff and a substantial bar service at reasonable prices to back it up.People with imaginative ideas for meal creation will love it, but be careful with the chilli....

5. Grand Thai Restaurant

2 Bank Street Grand Hotel, Whangarei New Zealand Asian, Thai Lunch, Dinner Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +64 9-438 0711 http://www.grandthaiwhangarei.co.nz
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4 based on 102 reviews

Grand Thai Restaurant

Reviewed By figjam_31

Without a doubt the best Thai restaurant in Whangarei. The food is always delicious and fresh; the service always amazing. They make you feel welcome, like one of the family and the prices are reasonable too. I’ve been dining here for years -my pick is always Lion Milk, a mild yellow chicken curry with bananas and coconut milk. Simply the best I’ve ever had - anywhere.

4. Mean's Vietnamese Cafe

13 Rathbone Street, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand Vietnamese, Asian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +64 9-430 3464 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Means-Vietnamese-CAFE/161900410809742
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4 based on 153 reviews

Mean's Vietnamese Cafe

Reviewed By T8222AJjohnw

Staying just round the corner, the hotel guy suggested that Mean's Vietnamese Cafe was a good option if we wanted something slightly different at a sensible price. What a great suggestion, because this place was excellent on all accounts i.e. food; service; and value. From the outside it does look like a cafe rather than a restaurant, but it is serving some fantastic food - we all really enjoyed it. BTW it isn't big, so you might want to think about making a reservation.

3. No. 8

8 Quayside Town Basin, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand Chinese, Indian, Asian, Thai, Vietnamese Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +64 9-971 8199 http://www.facebook.com/numbereightkitchen/
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4 based on 152 reviews

No. 8

Asian fusion restaurant in the Whangarei Town Basin

Reviewed By Tracy W

We booked for lunch (Friday) for five. One of our group was on a limited lunch break, and one was gluten intolerant, we found the express lunch menu was brilliant. The food was bursting with flavour, quick to arrive, excellent service to the table (we were looked after well). The wine list was in another realm again, most impressive.

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2. PimarnThai Restaurant

12 Rathbone Street, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand Asian, Thai Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +64 9-430 0718 http://www.pimarnthai.co.nz
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4 based on 207 reviews

PimarnThai Restaurant

Reviewed By BronwynC586

We hadn’t been here for at least a year, even two: travel away from Whangarei had caused this. Pimarn Thai has been a super cheap good value place to eat in the past. Our visit tonight was a revelation - the prices on the entrees had lifted by about 30% and the mains by about 50%.However for all that the service and standard of food is as good as ever, and given it was a Wednesday night, the clientele has not diminished. It’s still an excellent value for money restaurant offering delicious food. We will be back although may pause to review our budget allowance before venturing through the doors.

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1. Suk Jai Thai Restaurant

93 Kamo Road Kensington, Whangarei 0112 New Zealand Asian, Thai Lunch, Dinner Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +64 9-437 7287 http://www.sukjai.co.nz/
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4 based on 621 reviews

Suk Jai Thai Restaurant

The only Thai restaurant in Whangarei which received the prestigious "Thai Select" Award from the Prime Minister of Thailand in March 2013 to certify and recognise Thai restaurants outside Thailand which serve authentic Thai cuisine of the highest standar

Reviewed By colleenmac

We visited the suk jai Resturant last Thursday,I must say we visit every time we come to Whangarei.service great,usually met by a very happy ,efficient young gentleman,.seated,water,and then the great menu to look through. The decor is of dark timber ,and matching chairs,very clean and tidy and the service is very quick.I usually have Pad Thai ,and my main man....usually a Red Thai Curry...amazingly beautiful cuisine.we are retired,and many other retires visit..and business people as well..Easy to find.on the Main Road ,I'm sure you will enjoy what ever you choose....like us you to will... enjoy this Fabulous Resturant..please try it ...if you haven't already\outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 \}

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