Wellington’s Chinese dining scene stretches from bustling yum cha rooms in Te Aro to hot-pot specialists, relaxed BYO restaurants and suburban kitchens with loyal local followings. Cantonese cooking remains a major part of the picture, but diners can also find the deep heat of Chongqing, the savoury structure of northern braises and the interactive pleasure of cooking ingredients in broth at the table. Petone, Lower Hutt and Johnsonville widen the choice beyond the central city, particularly for family dining and generous takeaway meals.

The most useful way to choose is by occasion. Yum cha suits a daytime group that wants variety in small portions, while Peking duck or a banquet menu rewards advance planning. Noodle shops and BYO rooms work for an easy weeknight, and hot pot is best when the table wants a slower, more social meal with control over ingredients and spice. Lunch and dinner menus can differ substantially, so check the service period as well as the address before travelling.

Menus change with seafood supply, seasonal vegetables and kitchen specials, so confirm any must-have dish when booking. For a balanced shared order, combine one roast, braised or chilli-led centrepiece with greens, tofu and a plainer rice or noodle dish. Tell staff about allergies and dietary needs directly, especially where stocks, sauces, fryers or hot-pot utensils may be shared. Spice descriptions also vary between kitchens; asking for a recommendation is more reliable than assuming that every restaurant treats mild, medium and hot in the same way.

Dragons Restaurant

Dragons is a large Cantonese dining room in Te Aro where yum cha has the energy of a shared occasion. Bamboo steamers move quickly through a bright room, and the range extends beyond familiar har gow and siu mai to black-truffle prawn dumplings, roast meats and crisp fried pastries. The scale makes it useful for families and bigger groups, particularly when everyone wants to sample several small dishes rather than settle on a single main.

Dinner brings a different rhythm, with five-spiced duck, seafood casseroles, vegetable dishes and banquet combinations designed for the centre of the table. A small group can create contrast with roast duck, steamed fish, gai lan and rice, while a larger party can ask staff to pace a banquet. Weekend yum cha can be busy, so booking ahead and arriving ready to share gives the kitchen’s breadth room to shine.

Address: 25 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

Dragons Chinese Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

柱侯牛肚

Coriander & Shrimp Dumplings (4pc)

$12

香菜饺

Entree 头盘 – Deep Fried Options 炸点

Savoury Pork Pastries (3pc)

$12

家乡咸水角

Prawn Toast (3pc)

$12

虾多士

Stuffed Capsicums with Pork & Shrimp (3pc)

$14

煎酿青椒

Stuffed Eggplants with Fish and Shrimp Paste

$14

煎酿茄子

Prawn Crackers

虾片

Chicken and Kimchi Dumplings (4pc)

$14

雞肉泡菜煎饺

Tempura Prawn (5pc)

$13

炸天妇罗虾

Salt & Pepper Tofu

$12

椒盐豆腐

Pork and Chives Pancakes(4pc)

$14

韭菜饼

Cold Dish 冷盘

Edamame Beans

$12

毛豆

Jellyfish in Vinaigrette Dressing

$16

海蜇

Spicy chicken Salad

$18

麻辣手撕雞

Kimchi

泡菜

Seaweed salad

海草沙拉

Chicken in Sichuan Sauce (Bone-in) (Quarter)

$20

口水雞

Cucumber in Vinaigrette Dressing

$14

凉拌青瓜

Wood Fungus in Vinaigrette Dressing

$12

凉拌木耳

Beef Chin in Wu-Ma Spice

$18

S $28 / M $78 / L $120

蟹肉鱼肚羹

Take a Bao – Soup Dumplings

Dragons’ Best Chefs 厨师

Dragons' Special Fish Patties, Vermicelli & Vegetable Casserole

$56

招牌浓汤鱼滑煲

Slow-Cooked Duck with Cantonese Style Sweet Soya Sauce (Half) (Bone-in)

$44

聚港五味鸭（半）

Steamed Storm Shells with Garlic and Vermicelli

蒜蓉粉丝蒸贵妃蚌 Price: MP

Stuffed Eggplant with Fish Mince served with Chinese Brown Sauce

$40

铁板烧汁茄子

Dragons’ Homemade Silken Tofu with Chicken Mince

$38

肉末玉子豆腐

Chinese Crispy Roasted Pork

$42

粤式脆皮烧肉

Poached Beef Rolls with Enoki Mushrooms and Vermicelli in Spicy and Sour Soup.

$54

金汤肥牛金针菇粉丝煲

Hong Kong Style Fried Rice, with Spam, Chinese Sausage & Pork Floss

$30

港式快手炒饭

Wok Fried Vermicelli and Crispy Shrimps with X.O. sauce

$44

黄金虾粉丝煲

Live Seafood 时日生猛海鲜 – Paua & Salmon 鲍鱼&三文鱼

Steamed Paua with Ginger and Spring Onion

姜葱蒸鲍鱼 Price: MP

New Zealand Paua Wok Fried with Ginger and Spring Onions

姜葱爆炒黑金鲍 Price: MP

Steamed Paua with Black Bean Sauce

豉汁蒸鲍鱼 Price: MP

Salmon Sashimi

三文鱼刺身 Price: MP

Steamed Salmon with Black Bean Sauce

姜葱油浸壳鱼

Fish Fillets / Bluecod Fish Fillets

Stir Fried Fish Fillets with Seasonal Vegetable / Bluecod Fish Fillets

Fish Fillets $40 / Bluecod Fish Fillets $52

时菜鱼块 / 壳鱼块

Poached Fish Fillets in Sichuan Chilli Oil / Bluecod Fish Fillets

Fish Fillets $50 / Bluecod Fish Fillets $62

水煮鱼块 / 壳鱼块

Poached Fish Fillets in Chilli Oil with Pickled Vegetable / Bluecod Fish Fillets

Fish Fillets $50 / Bluecod Fish Fillets $62

酸菜鱼块 / 壳鱼块

Crispy Fish Fillets with Szechuan Style Sweet and Chilli Sauce / Bluecod Fish Fillets

Fish Fillets $40 / Bluecod Fish Fillets $52

四川鱼块 / 壳鱼块

Sauteed Fish Fillets with Black Bean Sauce / Bluecod Fish Fillets

Fish Fillets $40 / Bluecod Fish Fillets $52

豉汁鱼块 / 壳鱼块

Crispy Fish Fillets with Lemon Sauce / Bluecod Fish Fillets

Fish Fillets $40 / Bluecod Fish Fillets $52

柠檬鱼块 / 壳鱼块

Crispy Fish Fillets with Sweet & Sour Sauce / Bluecod Fish Fillets

Fish Fillets $40 / Bluecod Fish Fillets $52

甜酸鱼块 / 壳鱼块

Braised Crispy Fish Fillets with Eggplant / Bluecod Fish Fillets

Fish Fillets $50 / Bluecod Fish Fillets $62

BBQ Mixed Platter (Roasted Duck 1⁄4 , Crispy Skin Chicken 1⁄4 & BBQ Pork)

$56

烧腊拼盘

Steamed Young Chicken served with ginger Sauce (Half) (Bone-in) (Served lukewarm)

$36

白切雞 (半)

Steamed Young Chicken served with Seasonal Vegetable (Half) (Bone-in)

$40

菜胆雞 ( 半 )

Chicken Braised in Wu Ma Spice, Ginger and Spring Onion (Half) (Bone-in)

$40

霸王雞 ( 半 )

Crispy Skin Chicken (Half) (Bone-in)

$34

当红炸子雞 ( 半 )

Crispy Skin Chicken Coated with golden garlic sand (Half) (Bone-in)

$36

大漠风沙雞 (半)

Chinese Roasted Duck (Half) (Bone-in)

$42

明炉脆烧鸭 ( 半 )

Slow-Cooked Duck with Cantonese Style Sweet Soya Sauce (Half) (Bone-in)

$44

聚港五味鸭（半）

Chinese Crispy Roasted Pork Belly

$42

粤式脆皮烧肉

Chicken 雞

Stir Fried Chicken with Vegetables Served with Fresh Lettuce Cup

Small $34 / Large $40

$38

鱼香肉丝

Beef 牛肉

铁板烧汁茄子

Sauteed Calamari with Black Bean Sauce

$34

铁板豉汁鲜尤

Stir Fried King Prawn with Ginger & Spring Onion

$40

铁板姜蔥虾球

Stir Fried Mixed Seafood with Ginger & Spring Onion

$44

铁板姜蔥什海鲜

Stir Fried Beef/ Pork/ Chicken with Ginger & Spring Onion

$36

铁板姜蔥牛肉 / 猪肉 / 雞肉

Stir Fried Beef/ Pork/ Chicken with Taiwanese Satay Sauce

$36

铁板沙嗲牛肉 / 猪肉 / 雞肉

Sauteed Beef with Black Pepper Sauce

$48

铁板黑椒牛柳

Sautéed Beef with Dragons Sweet Brown Sauce

$48

铁板中式牛柳

Sauteed Lamb Slices with Spicy Beijing Soya Bean Sauce

$42

铁板酱爆羊肉

Casserole Hot Pot 煲仔

Sichuan Style Eggplant and Seafood

Vegetable 时菜

Choices of Seasonal Chinese Vegetables ( Choysum/ Chinese Broccoli/ Bokchoy/ Snowpeas/Morning Glory) （菜心 / 芥兰 / 生菜 / 空心菜 / 菠菜 / 荷兰豆 / 上海白菜 / 西兰花）

Low Hong Chai- Vegetable, Bamboo Stick & Mixed Fungus

$36

$22

$28

雞肉 / 牛肉 / 叉烧炒饭

Set Menu – $52/Head (Minimum 4 people)

$52 per head, minimum 4 people. Appetisers: A choice of 4 different appetisers per table. Soup: 1 soup per table. Main dishes: For 4-5 people, a choice of 4 different main. For 6-7 people, a choice of 6 different main. For 8-9 people, a choice of 7 different main. For 10 or more, a choice of 8 different main.

Crispy Chicken/Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Crispy Prawn Wonton

Crispy Squid

Pan-Fried Pork Dumpling

Salt & Pepper Tofu

BBQ Pork with Honey

SP $9.90

香辣蝦餃

Yum Cha / Lunch – Steamed Rice Rolls 腸粉

Prawn Rice Rolls

E $10.90

鮮蝦腸粉

Beef Rice Rolls

L $9.40

牛肉腸粉

BBQ Rice Rolls

L $9.40

又燒腸粉

Plain Rice Rolls

M $8.20

白腸粉

Vegetarian Rice Rolls

SP $9.90

雞菜腸粉

Pan Fried Rice Rolls With Dried Shrimp

E $10.90

香煎蝦米腸粉

Crispy Prawn Rice Rolls

$14

脆皮蝦腸

Yum Cha / Lunch – Pan & Deep Fried Options 煎炸點

E $10.90

$32

$9.50

羅漢齋腸粉

PLAIN RICE ROLLS (ONLY FOR LUNCH)

白腸

WOOD FUNGUS IN VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

$12

涼拌木耳

Vegetarian Menu – Mains

VEGETARIAN MA PO TOFU

$30

齋麻婆豆腐

SWEET & SOUR TOFU

$32

甜酸豆腐

BRAISED TOFU WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM

$34

紅燒豆腐

VEGETARIAN SAUTEED EGGPLANT WITH CHINESE BROWN SAUCE ON SIZZLING PLATE

$38

燒汁茄子

LOW HONG CHAI

$36

羅漢齋 (VEGETABLE WITH MIXED FUNGAS AND GLASS NOODLES)

MIXED VEGETABLE & MUSHROOM WITH CASHEW

$34

什菜腰果

STIR FRIED MIXED VEGETABLE WITH GARLIC

$30

蒜蓉時菜

VEGETARIAN AND EGG FRIED RICE

$26

菜炒飯

Vegetarian Menu – Sweetest Endings

豉汁排骨

BEEF BALLS

$12

鮮竹牛肉丸

PAN FRIED TARO CAKE (3PC)

$10

芋頭糕

BEEF RICE ROLLS (ONLY FOR LUNCH)

牛肉腸粉

PLAIN RICE ROLLS (ONLY FOR LUNCH)

白腸

GARLIC ROUND BEANS

$16

蒜蓉四季豆

GARLIC SEASONAL VEGETABLES

$14

蒜蓉時菜

Gluten Free Menu – Mains

STIR FRIED FISH FILLETS WITH MIXED VEGETABLES

$40

魚塊炒雜菜

STIR FRIED KING PRAWNS WITH MIXED VEGETABLES

$44

蝦球炒西蘭花

STIR FRIED SCALLOPS WITH VEGETABLES AND CASHEW NUTS

$44

帶子腰果

SHREDDED CHICKEN IN WU-MA SPICE (COLD DISH & BONELESS)

$40

鹽焗手撕雞

STIR FRIED LAMB WITH CUMIN AND CHILLI

$42

孜然羊肉

SAUTEED BEEF WITH SWEET BROWN SAUCE ON SIZZLING HOT PLATE

$48

鐵板中式牛柳

STIR FRIED BEEF/ PORK/ CHICKEN WITH TAIWANESE SATAY SAUCE

$36

鐵板沙爹牛肉 / 豬肉/ 雞肉

MIXED SEAFOOD AND TOFU CASSEROLE

$42

海鮮豆腐煲

Seafood Boil – Add Ons 加配

Crayfish tail

each $60

Whole crab

each $18

Crawfish

500g $32 / 1kg $58

Prawns

6pc $12 / 12pc $22

Mussels

6pc $12 / 12pc $22

Baby octopus

200g $16 / 400g $28

Squid

250g $16 / 500g $28

pineapple cut

Fish balls

200g $14 / 400g $25

Grand Century

Grand Century combines a spacious Tory Street dining room with one of Wellington’s broadest Cantonese yum cha programmes. The lunch menu moves from delicate prawn dumplings and baked barbecue-pork pastries to turnip cake, chicken feet and silky rice rolls. Service suits a leisurely shared meal, and the restaurant’s long tables make it particularly comfortable for multigenerational gatherings where diners want both recognisable staples and less common textures.

At dinner, Peking duck, sweet-and-spicy eggplant and Sichuan-style fish show how the kitchen moves beyond dim sum. Coconut buns or custard tarts provide a gentle finish after dishes with chilli and peppercorn. The menu is extensive, so ordering one roast or seafood centrepiece, one vegetable dish and a contrasting tofu or poultry plate creates a balanced spread. Ask about portion sizes before adding rice and noodles for a large table.

$30

Soup 湯羹

Dried Scallop Tofu Soup 文思豆腐羹

Small $14 / Medium $54 / Large $88

Meatballs With Spinach Soup

Small $12 / Medium $38 / Large $50

Wonton Soup

Small $12 / Medium $38 / Large $58

Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup with Crab Meat

Small $12 / Medium $48 / Large $55

Hot & Sour Soup With Seafood

Small $14 / Medium $38 / Large $55

Mixed Mushrooms Soup

Small $10 / Medium $28 / Large $45

Seafood 海鮮世界

N Z Crayfish 龍蝦

Choice of: Sashimi/Hot & Spicy/Garlic, Ginger & Spring Onion/Chilli oil Price: MP

N Z Scampi 深海小龍蝦

Price: MP

Rock Oysters 生蠔

Choice of Steamed with Garlic Sauce/Deep fried/Chef's Special Sauce Price: MP

N Z Pāua（Abalone）鮑魚

Choice of: Braised with Fish Maw/Sea Cucumber/Ginger & Spring Onion/Spicy Price: MP

Southern Clams 貴妃蛤

Choice of: Steamed with Garlic/Black Bean Sauce Price: MP

N Z Salmon 三文魚

Choice of: Sashimi/Grand Century Low Hei/Steamed with Black Bean Sauce Price: MP

Fish of the Day(Whole Fish) 魚

Steamed Fish with Ginger & Spring Onion/Chilli/Black Bean Sauce Price: MP

Deep Fried Fish with Sichuan Sauce/Sweet & Sour Sauce

Fillet $45

With: Whole Fish MP; Fillet Fillet $45.00

Hot & Spicy Fish in Chilli Oil with Vegetable/Pickled Vegetables/Tofu

Fillet $45

With: Whole Fish MP; Fillet Fillet $45.00

Hemp Fish Fillet/Hot & Spicy Fish Fillet

$45

King Prawns (Whole in Shell) 大蝦

Stir Fried Squid with Hot Pepper Sauce

$32.80

Stir Fried Squid in Teriyaki Sauce

$38.80

Chicken 雞肉

$48

$28

Duck & Barbeque Dishes 鴨&燒味

Peking Duck – 1 Course – Duck Skin Wrapped in Pancake

$86

Peking Duck – 2 Courses – Minced Duck Meat in Lettuce Cup OR Stir Fried Duck Bones with Cumin (Spicy)

$110

Roast Duck With Mashed Taro (Whole)

$80

Roast Duck (Half)

$36

Duck With Chef's Special Sauce (Half)

$36

Roast Pork

$38

Barbeque Pork

$38

Egg Fu Yong 雞蛋

Shrimp Egg Fu Yong

$32

Hot Pot 煲仔

Lamb Casserole with Bean Curd Stick

$38

Egg Plant & Chicken Casserole

$36

Fish Patties, Vermicelli & Vegetable Casserole

$54

Seafood Casserole with Tofu

$38

Beef Brisket Casserole

$36

Chong Qing Style Boiled Duck Blood Curd in Chilli Oil

$54

Braised Meatballs in Vegetable Casserole

$38.80

$28

Deep Fried Pumpkin with Salted Egg Yolk

$28.80

Stir Fried Noodles with Beef/Chicken/Pork and Vegetable

$26.80

Singapore Style Fried Noodles with Pork and Shrimp

$26.80

Mixed Seafood with Vegetable Chow Mein

$34.80

Combination Meat & Vegetable Chow Mein

$30

Stir Fried Beef with Fresh Rice Noodles (Ho fan)

$28.80

Stir Fried Fresh Rice Noodles with Pork Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce

$32

Vegetarian Chow Mein

$18

Won Ton Noodle Soup

$20

Beef Brisket Noodle Soup

$20.80

Pork or Chicken with Vegetable Noodle Soup

$20.80

Seafood & Vegetable Noodle Soup

$24.80

Spicy Beef with Coriander Noodle Soup

$24.80

Desserts 甜品

Mixed Entree; Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup; Orange Beef; Mixed Vegetables; Combination Fried Rice; Ice Cream; Chinese Tea

B. $48.00 Per Person

per person $48

Mixed Entree; Meatball and Spinach Soup; Pork with Chef's Special Sauce; Stir Fried Seasonal Vegetables; Shrimp Fried Rice; Ice Cream; Chinese Tea

C. $55.00 Per Person

per person $55

Stir Fried Chicken or Duck with Vegetable Served with Fresh Lettuce Cup; Meatball and Spinach Soup; Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts; Sweet & Spicy Egg Plant; Spicy Fish Fillet; Beef Fried Rice with Pickle; Ice Cream; Chinese Tea

Set Menus – Dinner for 4–9 Persons

Set menu prices are per person.

A. $43.00 Per Person

per person $43

Mixed Entree; Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup; Spicy pork with ginger and coriander; Deep Fried Chicken with Lychee sauce; Orange Beef; Mixed Vegetables; Fish Fillet in Sichuan Sauce; Combination Fried Rice; Ice Cream; Chinese Tea

B. $48.00 Per Person

per person $48

Mixed Entree; Meatball and Spinach Soup; Roast Pork; Spicy Beef with Ginger & Coriander; Sichuan Fish; Deep Fried Chicken with Lychee sauce; Sweet & Spicy Egg Plant; Shrimp Fried Rice; Ice Cream; Chinese Tea

C. $55.00 Per Person

per person $55

Chicken with Vegetable Served with Fresh Lettuce Cup; Mixed Entree; Meatball and Spinach Soup; Roast Duck; Deep Fried Prawns with Coriander; Sweet & Spicy Egg Plant; Spicy Fish fillet; Beef Fried Rice with Pickle; Ice Cream; Chinese Tea

Set Menus – Dinner for 10 Persons or More

Set menu prices are per person.

A. $43.00 Per Person

per person $43

Mixed Entree; Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup; Spicy pork with ginger and coriander; Deep Fried Chicken with Lychee sauce; Orange Beef; Sichuan Fish; Stir Fried Lamb with Ginger & Spring Onion; Mixed Vegetables; Combination Fried Rice; Ice Cream; Chinese Tea

B. $48.00 Per Person

per person $48

Mixed Entree; Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup; Roast Duck; Spicy Beef with Ginger & Coriander; Sichuan or Steamed Fish; BBQ Chicken; Pork with Chef's Special Sauce; Sweet & Spicy Egg Plant; Shrimp Fried Rice; Ice Cream; Chinese Tea

C. $55.00 Per Person

per person $55

Peking Duck; Meatball and Spinach Soup; Roast Pork; Orange Beef; Deep Fried Prawns with Coriander; Deep Fried Chicken with Lychee sauce; Spicy Fish fillet; Sweet & Spicy Egg Plant; Combination Fried Rice; Ice Cream; Chinese Tea

Yum Cha Menu – $7.90

Yum Cha Menu – $8.80

Turnip Cake With XO Sauce

$19.80

Chongqing-style hot pot with chilli broth and sharing ingredients

Chongqing Kitchen

Chongqing Kitchen focuses on the deep chilli heat, fermented savouriness and citrus-like peppercorn fragrance associated with southwest China. Its Dixon Street room is compact and direct, with noodles and hot pot carrying most of the personality. Chongqing street noodles are a good introduction: diners can choose soup or dry form, then adjust the heat so the sesame, preserved vegetables and meat remain clear beneath the chilli.

For a longer meal, a divided hot pot lets the table combine a fiery beef-tallow broth with a gentler stock. Thinly sliced meat, tofu, mushrooms, greens and fish balls can then be cooked in stages, keeping delicate ingredients separate from richer ones. Build dipping sauces sparingly at first, because the broth already brings substantial seasoning. Current diner evidence consistently favours the bold broths and noodle texture, while warning that medium heat can still feel intense.

Brown Sugar Fermented Rice Jelly / 老紅糖桂花酒釀冰粉

$8.13

Glutinous Rice Cake With Brown Sugar / 紅糖糍粑

$13.75

Brown Sugar Jelly / 老紅糖冰粉

$6.25

Fried Taro Rice Balls / 香芋地瓜丸

$12.50

$18.75

Beef Omasums / 千層肚

$17.50

$13.75

Hot Pot Marinated Dishes / 火鍋滷菜

Marinated Pork Intestines / 滷肥腸

$15

Marinated Beef Tendon / 滷牛筋

$15

Hotpot Soup Base / 火鍋鍋底料

Hot Spicy Single Flavour Pot Soup Base / 麻辣全一鍋湯底料

$27.50

Non-Spicy Single Flavour Pot Soup Base / 無辣全一鍋湯底(自選)

$25

Two-Flavour Pot Soup Base/ 鴛鴦鍋鍋底料(自選兩邊)

$27.50

Rice Noodle and Dumplings / 砂鍋米線/麵食

Rice Noodle With Pickled Vegetable Soup / 酸菜米線系列

$18.13

Wonton In Red Chilli Sauce / 紅油抄手

$15.88

Chicken Soup Rice Noodle With Luncheon Meat / 雞湯蘸水米線

$21.88

Marinated Beef With Spicy & Sour Soup Noodle / 酸辣牛肉麵

$20.63

Hot & Spicy Braised Beef Noodle / 香辣牛肉麵

$21.88

Pan Fried Dumplings / 煎餃

$16.88

Minimum order 8 Pieces / 最少點8個.

Satay Rice Noodle / 沙爹米線

$20.63

Chongqing Street Noodle / 重慶小麵

$13.75

Ordered Not Along with Hotpot / 未點火鍋.

Ghost Town Street Noodle / 鬼城麻辣小麵

$15

Spicy Pork Tero Rice Noodle / 香辣肥腸粉

$26.50

Duck Soup Rice Noodle With Luncheon Meat / 鴨湯蘸水米線

$19.38

Tomato Soup Rice Noodle / 蕃茄三鮮蘸水米線

$20.63

Hot & Spicy Braised Beef Rice Noodle / 香辣牛肉米線

$21.88

Fish Fillet With Double Chilli Rice Noodle / 雙椒魚片米線

$23.13

Seafood Products / 海鮮、魚丸

Street Foods and Staple Foods / 小吃/主食

Prawn Crackers / 五彩蝦片

$10

Big Bowl Of Steamed Rice / 大份米飯

$12.50

Yangzhou Fried Rice / 揚州炒飯

$25.63

Large.

Chongqing Street Noodle / 重慶小麵

$13.75

Ordered Not Along with Hotpot / 未點火鍋.

Egg Fried Rice / 蛋炒飯

$21.88

Large.

Szechuan Fried Crispy Pork / 現炸酥肉

$15

Ghost Town Street Noodle / 鬼城麻辣小麵

$15

Steamed Rice / 米飯

$3.80

Stir Fried Rice & Dumplings

Handmade Dumplings / 手工水餃

$16.88

Panfried pork egg and prawn filling dumplings

Steam & Fried Buns / 金銀饅頭

$9.38

Vegetables

$6.88

Sikhye Rice Punch / 韓國甜米露

238 ml.

Arctic Ocean Orange Soda / 北冰洋橙汁汽水

330 ml.

L&P

$4.38

330 ml.

Szechuan Eagle Tea (Hot Tea) / 老鷹茶

$7.50

1 Ltr.

Genki Forest Sparkling Water / 元氣森林氣泡水

Peach 480 ml.

Sprite / 雪碧

$4.38

Peach Oolong Tea / 白桃烏龍茶

$16.25

Bonbon Strawberry Drink With Strawberry Sacs / 海太草莓果粒果汁

$5.63

238 ml.

Honeysuckle Tea (Hot Tea) / 金銀花茶

$8.75

1 Ltr.

310 ml.

Young Shing BYO

Young Shing sits at the Aro Valley end of Willis Street and balances an easy BYO atmosphere with a menu substantial enough for a full Chinese dinner. Dumplings and fried wontons work as crisp, shareable starters, followed by orange beef, fried rice and vegetable dishes from the wok. The setting is unfussy and social, making it a comfortable choice for students, birthday groups and friends who care more about generous flavour than polished ceremony.

A good table order mixes textures rather than repeating sweet sauces. Pair a glazed beef or pork dish with greens, tofu and a savoury noodle preparation, then add dumplings only if the group still needs a starter. Chilli can be adjusted across many dishes, but it is worth asking how the kitchen defines medium before committing the whole table. Recent Wellington diners repeatedly mention the fried rice, broad choice and welcoming service, particularly for relaxed group meals.

Address: 296 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011

Young Shing (byo) Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Tofu Casserole

Crispy Tofu with Veges

$18.90

脆皮豆腐杂菜煲

Braised Tofu Stew with Shiitakes

$19.90

豆腐茶菇煲

Roast Pork Tofu

$20.90

烧肉豆腐煲

Beef Brisket Tofu

$21.90

牛腩豆腐煲

Seafood Tofu

$21.90

杂烩海鲜煲

Sweet & Sour

Sweet & Sour Tofu

$18.50

甜酸豆腐

Sweet & Sour Pork

$18.90

甜酸酢肉

Sweet & Sour Chicken

$18.90

甜酸鸡肉

Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs

$20.50

甜酸排骨

Sweet & Sour Fish Fillets

$23.90

甜酸鱼块

Oyster Sauce or Sichuan Sweet Chili Sauce Stir-Fry

Tofu & Veges

$18

豆腐杂菜

Chicken & Veges

$18.90

鸡肉杂菜

BBQ Pork & Veges

$18.90

叉烧杂菜

Beef & Veges

$19.50

牛肉杂菜

Combination & Veges

$19.50

杂烩炒杂菜

Seafood & Veges

$20.50

海鲜杂烩炒杂菜

Satay or Teriyaki Stir-Fry

Tofu & Veges

$18

豆腐杂菜

Chicken & Veges

$18.90

鸡肉杂菜

BBQ Pork & Veges

$18.90

叉烧杂菜

Beef & Veges

$19.50

牛肉杂菜

Combination & Veges

$19.50

杂烩炒杂菜

Salt & Pepper

Tofu

$18.50

豆腐

Chicken

$19.50

鸡肉

Pork

$19.50

猪肉

Squid

$20.90

鱿鱼

Pork Ribs

$20.90

排骨

Duck Chin

$21.50

鸭下巴

King Prawn

$30.90

$18.90

麻婆豆腐(牛肉)

Vegetables in Garlic Sauce

$17.90

蒜蓉杂菜

Sichuan Stir-fry Cabbage

$17.90

Tofu & Vegetables

$18

豆腐杂菜

Chicken & Veges

$18.90

鸡肉杂菜

BBQ Pork & Veges

$18.90

叉烧杂菜

Beef & Veges

$19.50

牛肉杂菜

Roast Pork & Veges

$19.50

烧肉杂菜

Combination & Veges

$19.50

杂烩炒杂菜

Seafood & Veges

$20.50

海鲜杂烩炒杂菜

Fried Rice

滑蛋牛河

Hokkien Noodles (Seafood)

$19.50

福建海鲜炒面

Chow Mein

Tofu & Vegetable

$17.50

豆腐杂菜

Chicken

$18.50

鸡肉

BBQ Pork

$18.50

叉烧

Beef

$19

牛肉

Roast Pork

$19

烧肉

Combination

$19

杂烩

Seafood

$19.50

杂烩海鲜

Young Shing Special

served with stir-fry veges or coleslaw & Fried Rice or Steamed Rice or Chips 可选炒菜或沙拉和炒饭或白饭或薯条

1/4 Crispy Chicken

$18.90

炸鸡1/4

1/2 Crispy Chicken

$25.90

炸鸡1/2

Entree

Crab Stick

$3.50

蟹棒

BBQ Pork Bun

$3.80

叉烧包

Hot Dog

$3.90

热狗

Fish

$4.90

炸鱼

Chips

$4.90

薯条

Prawn Crackers

$4.90

虾片

$9.90

叉烧

Hot & Spicy Steamed Chicken Leg

$10.90

$19

炸鸡汤面

Roast Duck Noodle Soup

$19.50

烧鸭汤面

Burgers

Ham Burger

$8.30

Steamed Rice

Side Fried Rice

Side Fried Noodle

Cashew Nuts

Meat Patties/ Meats/Steak/Tofu

Dessert

Chocolate Sundae

Banana Boat

Roast Duck on Rice and vegetables

$17.50

烧鸭饭

Beverages

Coke

Sprite

L&P

Fanta

LiFT

Coke zero/No sugar

Tea

Jasmine,Oolong, Pu-erh Tea,Green Tea

Majestic Cuisine

Majestic Cuisine specialises in southern Chinese cooking from a central Courtenay Place dining room. Yum cha is the natural daytime draw, with steamed buns, prawn dumplings, rice-roll dishes and fried dim sum giving groups plenty of contrasts. The room feels more traditional than trendy, which suits a long lunch with tea and several rounds of food. Ordering gradually keeps steamed items hot and prevents the table filling before the most appealing dishes arrive.

The wider menu is valuable at dinner, when seafood, roast meats, clay-pot dishes and vegetables can be arranged into a proper shared meal. Salt-and-pepper preparations bring crispness, while braised tofu or a seasonal green offers relief from richer sauces. Ask staff which seafood is best that day and whether a dish is sized for two or for a banquet table. That conversation is useful here because the range is much broader than its concise street frontage suggests.

Address: 11B Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

Majestic Cuisine Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Yum Cha

Indulge in artisanal Dim Sims (Yum Cha) creations, Crafted fresh daily at Majestic Cuisine

Chilli and Prawn Dumplings

PanFried Pork Dumpling

Portuguese Egg Tarts

Mango Puddings

Chive and Prawn Dumplings

Deep Fried Squid

BBQ Pork Buns

Baked Coconut Buns

Prawn Dumplings

Fried Spring Rolls

Rice Roll

Baked Custard Bun

Prawn Dim Sim

Deep Fried Pork Dumplings

Steamed Chicken Feet

Beef Ribs

Mr Ji’s Kitchen

Mr Ji’s Kitchen is a dependable Lower Hutt option for both a casual table and a generous takeaway. The menu covers handmade-style dumplings, orange beef, sweet-and-sour pork, fried rice and Singapore rice noodles, yet it also leaves room for tofu, vegetables and dishes with more pronounced chilli. Dumplings can be steamed for a soft wrapper or pan-fried for a crisp base, making them an easy starting point before heavier wok dishes.

Orange beef gives sweetness and citrus against a fried exterior, while Singapore noodles bring curry fragrance and a lighter tangle of rice vermicelli. Add a green vegetable or braised tofu when ordering several glazed meats, and choose steamed rice if the sauces already carry plenty of flavour. Portions are built for sharing, so households ordering takeaway should resist duplicating too many rice dishes. Current local feedback is especially warm about value, friendly service and well-packed meals.

Address: 88 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt 5010

Mr Ji's Kitchen Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Hot Chips 薯条

$8.80

Crispy Tofu 脆皮豆腐

$9.90

8pcs Gluten Free. Serve with House-made satay sauce made with peanuts.

Dumplings in Chili Oil & Vinegar 红油饺子

$24.80

12pcs

Potato Wedges 薯块

$10.50

Roti with Satay Sauce 薄饼

$9.40

Serve with House-made satay sauce made with peanuts.

Pan fried Pork Bun 水煎包

$13.20

2pcs

Chicken Nuggets 鸡块

$8.30

6pcs, 10pcs or 20pcs

Fried Dough Stick 油条

$7.20

2pcs, 8 inch ea

Mini Sesame Rice Ball 麻球

$8.80

5pcs, with red bean paste filling

Prawn Dumpling 水晶虾饺

$12.70

Steamed 4pcs

Fried Breaded Prawn 炸虾

$12.10

4pcs. Served with Sweet & Sour Sauce

Crispy Taro Paste Roll 芋泥卷

$13.20

3pcs

Soup

Wonton Soup Small (4pcs) 云吞汤

$16.50

with BBQ Pork

Wonton Soup Large (10pcs) 大云吞汤

$32.50

with BBQ Pork

Chicken Corn Soup 鸡蓉汤

$14.30

Wonton Noodle Soup 云吞面

$28.10

6pcs or 10pcs Wontons with BBQ Pork

Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤

$14.30

Pork, Egg, Tofu, Bamboo shoots

Beef & Mushroom Soup 西湖牛肉羹

$14.30

$27.30

(Stir-fried with Shredded Pork + Bok Choy)

Salted Fish & Chicken Fried Rice 咸鱼鸡粒饭

$27.30

Egg Fried Rice 蛋炒饭

$25.10

Singapore Rice Noodles 星洲炒米粉

$27.30

Rice vermicelli with BBQ Pork, Shrimp, Egg, Veggies and seasoned with curry powder

Chicken Laksa Noodle Soup 鸡叻沙

$27.30

Seafood Laksa Noodle Soup 海鲜叻沙

$30.60

Congee 粥

$15.40

Spicy DanDan Noodle 担担面

$25.10

[Contains peanuts] topped with Pork mince (optional)

Steamed Rice 白饭

$3.90

🌶️Homemade Chilli Oil 320ml 辣油

$12.70

Light Meal

$33.90

Chicken & Duck

Sweet & Sour Chicken 甜酸鸡

$31.70

GongBao Chicken 宫保鸡

$31.70

Contains peanuts. Spicy

Chicken with Cashew Nuts 腰果鸡

$33.90

Crispy Duck 香酥鸭

$37.20

Half Duck

Chicken with Fresh Vege 时菜鸡

$31.70

Crispy Chicken 香酥鸡

$33.90

Sesame Chicken 芝麻鸡

$31.70

with Sweet Chili Sauce (GF). Mildly Spicy

Lemon Chicken 柠檬鸡

$31.70

Chicken Fillet with Spicy Salt 椒盐鸡柳

$31.70

Chicken with Black Pepper 黑椒鸡

$32.80

Satay Chicken 沙爹鸡

$31.70

Sauce contains Peanuts

Szechwan Chicken 川辣鸡

$32.80

Spicy

Dry Chili & Pepper Chicken 辣子鸡球

$32.80

with Peanuts

Beef

Orange Beef 陈皮牛

$33.90

Beef with Black Bean Sauce 豉汁牛

$33.90

Szechwan Beef 川辣牛

$33.90

Spicy

Beef with Black Pepper 黑椒牛

$33.90

Beef with Fresh Veges 时菜牛

$33.90

Satay Beef 沙爹牛

$33.90

Sauce contains Peanuts

Lamb

Cumin Lamb 孜然羊

$36.10

Mongolian Lamb & Coriander 塞外羊

$36.10

Szechwan Lamb 川辣羊

$36.10

Spicy

Lamb with Black Pepper 黑椒羊

$36.10

Vege & Tofu

Combination Vegetables 杂菜

$28.40

Bok Choy in Garlic Sauce 油菜

$26.20

Spicy Garlic Eggplant 鱼香茄子

$31.70

Mildly Spicy

Green Bean in Black Bean Sauce 四季豆

$31.70

Szechwan Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐

$30.60

Spicy

Home Style Crispy Tofu 家常豆腐

$30.60

Mildly Spicy

Stir Fried Eggplant, Potato & Capsicum 地三鲜

$31.70

in Soy Sauce

Crispy Tofu with Spicy Salt 椒盐豆腐

$30.60

with dipping Sweet Chili Sauce

Seafood

Crispy Squid 椒盐鱿

$34

with Spicy Salt

Szechwan Squid 川辣鱿

$34

Spicy

GongBao Prawn Cutlet 宫爆虾球

$34

Contains peanuts. Spicy

$9.80

Dole 240ml

Fruity Apple Blackdurrent

$4.40

Keri Fruity Drink 250ml

Sparking Water

$7.20

300ml Otakiri Reserve

Pump Still Water

400ml

Lemon Ice Tea

$5.50

冰红茶

Coconut Water

$5.70

320ml

Tropical Mango Sparkling Drink

$6.10

(Bundaberg)

Regal Chinese Restaurant

Regal occupies an upstairs Courtenay Place space arranged for Cantonese yum cha, family dinners and private-room gatherings. Lunch brings har gow, siu mai, pan-fried pork dumplings, crisp wontons and roast pork, with Chinese tea tying the sequence together. The round tables help larger groups share comfortably, and the restaurant’s private rooms are useful when conversation matters as much as the food. Book ahead if a separate room or weekend lunch is important.

Dinner expands into Peking duck, black-pepper beef, steamed seafood and griddled dishes with dried chilli. A set menu can remove guesswork for a large party, though smaller tables gain more flexibility by choosing one roast dish, one seafood or tofu plate and seasonal greens. Fried rice is best treated as support rather than the centre of the meal. The current menu is clearly priced and extensive, so diners can shape either a modest supper or a celebratory banquet.

Address: 7–9 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

Regal Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Starter

Cantonese Style Roasted Duck

$32 / Whole $60

Siu Juk - Cripsy Roasted Pork

$42

Char Siu Honeyed Barbeque Pork

$30

Jellyfish & Spiced Pork Leg Slices

$30

cold dish

Peking duck

Two Courses

$98

Crispy Duck Slices with Pancake Wraps; Diced Duck Lettuce Sang-Choi-Bau

Three Courses

Squid stirfried with Vegetables in Kwan Po Sauce

$28

Squid stirfried in Spicy Szechuan Sauce

$28

Squid stirfried with Vegetables in Regal Chilli Sauce

$28

$34

Hot pot

$38

Duck

Roasted Duck braised with 8 Treasures

half $48

Crispy Duck stuffed with Mashed Taro

half $48

Roasted Duck braised with Arhat Treasures

half $42

$30

Tofu

Steamed Tofu stuffed with Prawn Paste

$33

Steamed Tofu stuffed with Fish Paste

$30

Diced Prawns & Chinese Sausage wrapped with Tofu in CrispyRice Paper

$26

Spicy Szechuan Tofu with Diced Pork & Prawns

Bamboo Sponge braised with Chinese Monk Style Vegetables

$30

Chinese Monk Style Vegetarian Dish

$28

Chinese Mushrooms braised with Oyster Sauce

$32

Steamed Eggplant with Garlic

$30

Beef

Orange Beef

$58

$18

BBQ Pork & Chinese Mushroom stirfried with E-fu Noodle

$30

Vegetarian - Starter

Deep Fried Mushrooms

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Vegetarian Won Tons

Vegetarian - Soup

Mushrooms Sweet corn Soup

Rainbow Tofu Soup

Vegetarian - Main

Spicy Salt Tofu

$22

Vegetarian Spicy Szechuan Tofu with Mushrooms

$24

Braised Tofu with Chinese Mushrooms Hot Pot

$34

Seasonal Vegetables with Bean Threads Hot Pot

$28

Chinese Monk Style Vegetarian Hot Pot

$26

Twin Mushroom braised with Seasonal Vegetables

$26

Mixed V egetables Chow Mein

$20

Bean Sprouts Chow Mein with Regal Sauce

$16

Peking Duck Set Menu

$48 per person. Table of 6-7; Table of 8-9; Table of 10+. Entrée: Prawn Won Tons, Spring Rolls, Spicy Salt Squid, Har Gow Steam Prawn Dumpling, Shu Mei - Steam Pork Dumpling. Peking Duck Two Courses: Crispy Duck Slices with Pancake Wraps; Shredded Duck Chow Mein (noodle). Main Courses: BBQ Pork & Roast Pork; Prawns with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables in Basket; Black Pepper Beef Steak on Sizzling Plate; Sweet & Sour Pork; Lemon Fish Pieces; Crispy Chicken; Stirfried Vegetables with Garlic. Select 2; Select 3; Select 4. Yang Zhou Fried Rice. Daily Special. Chinese Tea.

Prawn Won Tons

Spring Rolls

Spicy Salt Squid

Har Gow Steam Prawn Dumpling

Shu Mei - Steam Pork Dumpling

Crispy Duck Slices with Pancake Wraps

Shredded Duck Chow Mein (noodle)

BBQ Pork & Roast Pork

Prawns with Cashew Nuts & Vegetables in Basket

Black Pepper Beef Steak on Sizzling Plate

Sweet & Sour Pork

Lemon Fish Pieces

Crispy Chicken

Stirfried Vegetables with Garlic

Yang Zhou Fried Rice

Daily Special

Chinese Tea

Regal Set Menu

$39 per person. Table of 6-7; Table of 8-9; Table of 10+. Entrée: Prawn Won Tons*; Spring Rolls*; Har Gow - Steam Prawn Dumplings; Shu Mei - Steam Pork Dumplings. Chicken Sweet Corn Soup. Main Courses: Sweet & Sour Pork; Orange Beef; Lemon Fish Pieces; Crispy Chicken; Squid in Black Bean Sauce with Veges; BBQ Pork & Roast Pork; Stirfried Vegetables with Garlic*; Spicy Salt Tofu*. Select 4; Select 5; Select 6. Egg & Spring Onion Fried Rice* | Select 1; Select 1; ALL. Regal Sauce Noodle with Bean Sprouts*. Chinese Tea. Limited to ONE set menu per table. (* vegetarian option available)

Prawn Won Tons

vegetarian option available

Spring Rolls

vegetarian option available

Har Gow - Steam Prawn Dumplings

Shu Mei - Steam Pork Dumplings

Chicken Sweet Corn Soup

Sweet & Sour Pork

Orange Beef

Lemon Fish Pieces

Crispy Chicken

Squid in Black Bean Sauce with Veges

BBQ Pork & Roast Pork

Stirfried Vegetables with Garlic

vegetarian option available

Spicy Salt Tofu

vegetarian option available

Egg & Spring Onion Fried Rice

vegetarian option available

Regal Sauce Noodle with Bean Sprouts

vegetarian option available

Chinese Tea

$28

Steamed Paua with garlic and vermicelli (each)

Price: MP

Dessert Menu

Durian mochi (3pcs)

$13

Mango and black glutinous rice (3pcs)

Preorder

Traditional Cantonese Sweet beancurd

Sold out

Coconut Jelly (3pcs)

Deep fried and steamed mini sweet buns (6pcs)

$12

Deep fried banana served with ice cream

Sold out

Ice Cream Mochi

Mango pudding

Taro glutinous rice ball (4pcs)

Preorder

Homemade cheese ice cream

Sold out

Yum-char - Steam

Prawn Dumplings (4pc)

Dim Sums (4pc)

Shrimp & Vege Dumplings (4pc)

Pork & Peanuts Dumplings (3pc)

Dried Scallop & Pork Dumplings (4pc)

Scallop Dumplings (3pc)

Chive & Prawn Dumplings (4pc)

Spicy Prawn Dumplings (4pc)

Coriander & Prawn Dumplings (4pc)

Pork & Ginger Dumplings (3pc)

Chicken Sticky Rice (1pc)

$9.50

Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (3pc)

Marinated Pork Spare Ribs

Marinated Pig Intestine

Marinated Chicken Knuckle

Marinated Chicken Feet

Steamed Beef Meat Balls (3pc)

Steamed Beef Spare Ribs

$11.50

ChuHau Beef Honeycomb Tripe

Marinated Beef Tendon with Chili

Yum-char - Pan/Deep Fried

Crispy Spring Rolls (3pc)

Savory Pork Dumplings (3pc)

Deep Fried Prawn Won Tons (4pc)

Deep Fried Chicken Wings (4pc)

Deep Fried Squid

Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (3pc)

Pan Fried Chive Cakes (3pc)

Pan Fried Turnip Cakes (3pc)

Stuffed Capsicums with Fish (3pc)

Stuffed Eggplant with Fish (3pc)

Deep Fried Prawn Rolls (3pc)

Preserved Pork Sticky Rice Roll

Taro Pastries (3pc)

Chinese Fried Breads (2pc)

Pan Fried Taro Cake (3pc)

Yum-char - Rice Rolls/Porridge

Prawn Rice Rolls (3pc)

BBQ Pork Rice Rolls (3pc)

Beef Rice Rolls (3pc)

Plain Rice Rolls (6pc)

BBQ Pork Pastries (3pc)

Egg Tarts (3pc)

Creamy Custard Tarts (3pc)

Coconut Tarts (3pc)

Yum-char - Dessert

Very Spicy (非常辣)

10pcs Spicy Won Tons

$18.80

Very Spicy (非常辣)

1/2 Plum Sauce Duck

$37.80

Chicken With Ginger Onion And Capsicums

$28.80

Less Spicy (少辣) Chicken with ginger and onion in Spicy Hoi Son sauce

Gong Bao Chicken

$30.80

Medium Spicy (中辣)

Orange Beef

$30.80

Medium Spicy (中辣)

$28.80

Less Spicy (少辣)

Appetizers

6pcs Deep Fried Pork Won Tons

$10

3pcs Deep Fried Pork Spring Rolls

8pcs Deep Fried Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls

Very Spicy (非常辣)

10pcs Spicy Won Tons

$18.80

Very Spicy (非常辣)

4pcs Deep Fried Chinese Bread

$11

12pcs Beijing Pork Dumplings

$16

6pcs Steamed Little Juicy Pork Buns

$15.80

Deep Fried Prawn Crackers

Steamed Prawn Dim Sum (4 Pcs)

$13.80

Steamed Prawn Dumplings (4 Pcs)

$17

Less Spicy (少辣)

Starch Noodles With Pork In Garlic Sauce

$19

Less Spicy (少辣)

Spiced Duck

$20.90

Fried Peanuts

$14

Bean Curd With Spring Onion

$14

Cucumber With Garlic Sauce

$15

Chicken And Duck

1/2 Deep Fried Duck With Bone

$37.80

1/2 Plum Sauce Duck Without Bone

$37.80

Duck With Ginger Onion And Capsicums

$35.80

Gong Bao Chicken

$30.80

Medium Spicy (中辣) (Chicken with dried chilli and peanut, Sichuan Style)

Orange Chicken

$30.80

Medium Spicy (中辣)

Chicken With Capsicums Onion And Chestnuts

$28.80

Sweet and Sour Chicken

$26.80

Lemon Chicken

$26.80

Black Bean Chicken

$24.80

Chicken and Walnuts in Hoi Son Sauce

$26.80

Chicken with Capsicums and Cashew Nuts

$28.80

Sichuan Gong Bao Chicken ***

$28.80

$34.80

Plum Sauce Deep Fried Duck (1/2)

$34.80

Peking Duck (our specialty)

One Course $77 / One + Two Course $89 / One + Two + Three Course $99

Please allow 60 minutes preparation or order advance

Pork

Sweet And Sour Pork

$28.80

Shredded Pork In Bean Sauce With Six Pancake

$33.80

(Additional Pancake $1.00 Each) （带饼六张，加饼每张$1.00）

Mu Xu Pork

$27.80

Yu Xiang Pork

$28.80

Less Spicy (少辣) (Shredded pork with bamboo shoot in chili bean sauce, Sichuan Style)

Beijing Pork Loin

$29.80

Sliced Pork Belly In Chilli Bean Sauce

$28.80

Less Spicy (少辣)

Pancake

Pepper And Salt Pork Lion

$29.80

Sweet & Sour Pork

$26.80

Mu Xu Pork

$25.80

Shredded pork with egg, Chinese pancake – $1.00 each

Yu Xiang Pork *

$26.80

Shredded pork with bamboo shoot in Chilli Bean sauce; * Less Spicy

Shredded Pork in Bean Sauce with Six Pancake

$31.80

Additional Chinese pancake – $0.80 each

Beijing Pork Loin

$28.80

Pepper and Salt Crispy Pork Loin

$28.80

Sliced Pork Belly in Chilli Bean Sauce *

$26.80

* Less Spicy

Pork and Squid with Dried Chilli and Onions **

$28.80

$26.80

Less Spicy (少辣) (Beef with bamboo shoot in chili bean sauce, Sichuan Style)

$40.80

(King prawns with shell) (带皮)

Pepper And Salt King Prawns With Shell

$37.80

Medium Spicy (中辣) King prawns with shell 带皮

Pepper And Salt King Prawns Without Shell

$37.80

Medium Spicy (中辣) King prawns without shell 不带皮

Stir Fried Shrimps

$29.80

Gong Bao Squid

$30.80

$28.80

** Medium Spicy

$38.80

Pepper and Salt King Prawns (King prawns with shell) **

$35.80

** Medium Spicy

Lemon Fish Fillet (boneless)

$27.80

Deep Fried Bean Curd With Pork In Chili Bean Sauce

$25.80

Less Spicy (少辣)

Deep Fried Pepper And Salt Bean Curd

$25.80

Medium Spicy (中辣)

Deep Fried Bean Curd And Seafood

$34.80

Black Bean Deep Fried Bean Curd

$25.80

Vegetarian

Deep Fried Bean Curd With Ginger Onion And Capsicums

$26.80

Less Spicy (少辣) Deep Fried Bean Curd in spicy Hoi Son Sauce

Ma Po To Fu with Pork *

$24.80

* Less Spicy

Braised Deep Fried Bean Curd

$23.80

Deep Fried Bean Curd with Pork in Chilli Bean Sauce *

$23.80

* Less Spicy

Deep Fried Pepper and Salt Bean Curd **

$23.80

** Medium Spicy

Deep Fried Bean Curd with Seafood

$32.80

Vegetables

Orange Mushrooms

$29.80

Less Spicy (少辣)

Gong Bao Mushrooms

$29.80

$24.80

Stir Fried Chinese Vegetables (bok choy)

$21.80

Lettuce in Oyster Sauce

$23.80

Mixed Vegetables

$23.80

$26.80

* Less Spicy

Orange Mushrooms **

$27.80

** Medium Spicy

Gong Bao Mushrooms ***

$27.80

Mushroom with dried chilli and peanut; *** Very Spicy

Yu Xiang Mushrooms *

$27.80

Mushroom with bamboo shoot in chilli bean sauce; * Less Spicy

** Medium Spicy

Appetisers

Mini vegetable Spring Rolls (8pc)

Fried Prawn Crackers

Deep Fried Pork Curried Puff (6pc)

$10

Deep Fried Won Tons (6pc)

$10

$15

Deep Fried Sesame King Prawns (6pc)

$17

Spicy Dumplings (10pc) ***

$17.80

*** Very Spicy

Spicy Won Ton (10pc) ***

$17.80

*** Very Spicy

Steamed BBQ Pork Bun (each)

$5.30

Prawn Dumplings (4pc)

$12.80

Prawn Dim Sum (4pc)

$12.80

Cold Platter

*** Very Spicy

Spice Beef &Beef Tripe in Chilli Sauce ***

$16

*** Very Spicy

Starch noodles with Pork in Garlic Sesame Sauce *

* Less Spicy

Seafood and Bean Curd Soup

$9.50

Sour and Spicy Won Ton Soup *

$8.50

* Less Spicy

Peking Won Ton Soup *

$8.50

* Less Spicy

Beef and Lamb

* Less Spicy ** Medium Spicy *** Very Spicy

Black Bean Beef

$24.80

Yu Xiang Beef *

$24.80

Beef with bamboo shoot in chilli bean sauce; * Less Spicy

Gong Bao Beef ***

$26.80

Beef with dried chilli and peanut; *** Very Spicy

Sweet and Sour Beef

$28.80

Orange Beef **

$28.80

** Medium Spicy

Yu Xiang Fillet Steak *

$30.80

Fillet steak with bamboo shoot in chilli bean sauce on hot plate; * Less Spicy

Chinese Fillet Steak *

$30.80

* Less Spicy

Black Pepper Fillet Steak

$30.80

Soy Sauce Lamb with Spring Onion

$28.80

Cumin Lamb with Spring Onion *

$28.80

* Less Spicy

Fried Rice Cake

Vegetarian – Cold Platter

Deep Fried Bean Curd Sheet with Mushroom

$16

Fried Peanuts

$13

Bean Curd with Spring Onion

$13

Cucumber in Garlic Sauce

$14

Vegetarian – Soup

Sweet Corn Soup (without Chicken)

$8.50

$21.80

Chinese Vegetables with Dried Mushrooms

$24.80

$26.80

Braised Eggplant

$26.80

Yu Xiang Eggplant *

$26.80

* Less Spicy

Vegetarian – Fried Rice

Egg Fried Rice

$18.80

Vegetable Egg Fried Rice

$20.80

Steamed Rice

per person $2.50

Steamed Roll (Chinese bread)

Each $1.20

Vegetarian – Noodles

Vegetarian Fried Noodles

$21.80

Cold Noodle in Sichuan Spicy Sesame Sauce **

$21.80

** Medium Spicy

Beverages

Ginger Beer

$5.50

Mushroom and tofu hot pot at Babaili Hot Pot in Johnsonville

Babaili Hot Pot Johnsonville

Babaili’s Johnsonville branch makes hot pot approachable by giving diners control over broth, ingredients and cooking time. Clear, tomato and chilli-led bases can be matched with thinly sliced meat, tofu, mushrooms, greens, noodles and seafood. The individual-pot format is especially useful when a table contains different spice tolerances or dietary preferences. Begin with vegetables and firmer tofu, then cook delicate meat and seafood in smaller batches so textures stay distinct.

The sauce station adds another layer, but a restrained mix of sesame, soy, garlic and herbs lets the broth remain recognisable. Handmade buns and skewers offer useful side routes for anyone who wants more than hot pot. Ask staff about allergens and shared preparation before ordering for a strict dietary need. The current branch listing and menu confirm a lively modern room, while recent feedback praises the ingredient range and interactive format alongside occasional service inconsistency at busy periods.

Address: Shop 2/33 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037

Babaili Hotpot Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Mains

Korean Instant Noodle 方便面

$5.80

Konjac Noodles 魔芋结

Udon 乌冬

Choose 6-12

Premium Ball

Lobster Ball 龙虾丸

Tofu

Firm Tofu 老豆腐

Fried Bean Curd Skin 响铃卷

Frozen Tofu冻豆腐

Shredded Tofu Skin豆腐皮

Bean Curd Stick 腐竹

Mushroom

Shiitake Mushroom 香菇

Black Fungus 黑木耳

Button Mushroom 白蘑菇

Seafood Mushroom 海鲜菇

Tremella 银耳

Sauce

$18

Sweet Potato & Taro Ball 香芋地瓜丸

$18

Fried Pumpkin Pie豆沙南瓜饼

$18

6 Pices

Glutinous Rice Cake红糖糍粑

$18

Fried Rice/ Fried Noddles

Cuttlefish Ball 墨鱼丸

$3.50

Stir-Fry Malatang 麻辣香锅

Stir-Fry Malatang 0.5kg

$28

Choose 5-8

Stir-Fry Malatang 1kg

$56

Choose 6-12

Stir-Fry Malatang 1.5kg

$84

Choose 9-15

Vegetable

Corn玉米

$2.50

Vegetarian.

$2.50

Bean Sprout 豆芽

$2.50

Vegetarian.

Gong Choi 贡菜

$2.50

Vegetarian.

Potato Slice 土豆片

$2.50

Vegetarian.

Lotus Roots藕片

$2.50

Water Spinach 空心菜

$2.50

Vegetarian.

Straw Mushroom草菇

$2.50

Meat/ Seafood

Black Tiger Prawns 黑虎虾

Lamb Slice 羊肉片

Beef Stomach 牛肚

$4.50

Basa Fish Fillet 巴沙鱼片

Kelp Knot海带结

Orleans Chicken 奥尔良鸡肉

Beef Tongue 牛舌

$4.50

Baby Octopus 八爪鱼

Duck Blood Jelly 鸭血

Marinated Pork Belly 腌五花肉

Spicy. Gluten-free.

Luncheon Meat 午餐肉

Beef Slice 牛肉片

Spicy Beef 麻辣牛肉

Spicy. Gluten-free.

Squid 鱿鱼

Choice of Flavor

Super Spicy Beef Soup 大辣牛骨浓汤

Non-Spicy Tomato Soup 不辣蕃茄汤

Medium Spicy Stir-Fry Malatang 中辣麻辣香锅

Little Spicy Beef Soup 小辣牛骨浓汤

Non-Spicy Mushroom Soup 不辣野生菌菇汤

Super Spicy Stir-Fry Malatang 大辣麻辣香锅

Non-Spocy Soybean Sauce 不辣酱香香锅

Medium Spicy Beef Soup 中辣牛骨浓汤

Little Spicy Stir-Fry Malatang 小辣麻辣香锅

Drinks

Fanta 芬达

Sprite雪碧

Coca 可乐

HOT-KID Milk Drink 旺仔牛奶

Ice Lemon Tea 冰红茶

Wong La Kat Herbal Tea王老吉凉茶

Sour Plum Drink 酸梅汤

Master Kong Green Tea康师傅绿茶

New Fortuna Restaurant

New Fortuna gives Petone a Chinese restaurant that can move from yum cha to northern-style braises and familiar Cantonese takeaway dishes. The dim sum menu includes siu mai, soup dumplings, rice rolls and chicken feet, while cold cucumber, chilli chicken and shredded-potato dishes create sharper contrasts. The Jackson Street dining room is relaxed enough for an ordinary weeknight but has the breadth to support a large family meal.

Braised pork with potatoes brings soy-rich comfort, and the chilli pot offers a more forceful mix of aromatics and heat. A whole grilled blue cod preparation is priced as a centrepiece, so confirm its current size and total before ordering. Pair rich meat or fish with seasonal vegetables, tofu and plain rice to keep the meal balanced. The live menu is unusually detailed, making New Fortuna a practical choice for diners who want to plan a varied order before arriving.

Address: 193 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012

New Fortuna Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Yum cha

$4.20

NOODLES

VEGETABLES

Sauteed Potatoes With Green Pepper And Eggplant 大東北地三鮮

$25

Loh Hon Chai – Vegetables, Black Fungus And Mixed Mushrooms 羅漢齋

$25.20

Sour And Spicy Shredded Potatoes 酸辣土豆絲

$18.90

Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables 清炒時鲜什菜

$23.90

Seasonal Vegetables 蒜蓉 / 薑汁時菜 (菜心 / 芥蘭 / 白菜)

$25.20

TOFU

Ma Po Tofu With Pork Mince 麻婆豆腐

Salted Fish & Chicken Tofu Hot Pot 鹹魚雞豆腐煲

$27.10

Tofu Hot Pot With Seafood 海鲜豆腐煲

$27.10

Roast Pork Tofu Hot Pot 火腩豆腐煲

$27.10

Tofu With Vegetables 豆腐扒油菜

$23.90

Mushroom With Vegetables 香菇油菜

$23.90

Dried Shredded Tofu 炝拌干豆腐

$23.90

Steamed Stuffed Tofu With Mince 百花釀豆腐

$39.90

$33.60

EGG FOO YONG

Vegetable Egg Foo Yung 時菜芙蓉

$23.90

Chicken Egg Foo Yung 雞肉芙蓉

PORK

Braised Pork And Potatoes With Brown Sauce 土豆紅燒肉

$29.40

Beijing Shredded Pork In Sweet Sauce With Pancake 京酱肉絲 (配饼)

$27.10

Eggplant & Pork In Garlic & Chilli Sauce 魚香茄子

$26

Yu-Shiang Shredded Pork 魚香肉絲

$27.10

Honey Roasted BBQ Pork 蜜汁叉燒

$26.30

Crispy Skin Roast Pork (24 Pcs) 脆皮燒肉

$37.80

Deep-Fried Spare Ribs With Garlic 黃金蒜香排骨

$29.40

Chilly Pot 麻辣香锅

Final Thoughts

Wellington offers Chinese meals for very different moods: a trolley-paced yum cha lunch, a quiet bowl of chilli-fragrant noodles, a carefully planned duck dinner or a bubbling hot pot shared with friends. Choosing the format first makes the breadth easier to navigate, then the menu can be built around a few complementary textures rather than too many competing sauces.

Book popular weekend lunches and group dinners ahead, confirm advance-order dishes such as Peking duck, and ask about current seafood size and price before committing. A thoughtful mix of vegetables, tofu, rice and one or two richer dishes usually creates the most satisfying table, with enough contrast for everyone to discover a favourite.

Best Chinese Restaurants Near Me In Wellington

Dragons Restaurant

Dragons Chinese Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Dragons Light Meals 轻食 / 一人食

Entree 头盘 – Yum Char Day & Night – Steamed Options

Entree 头盘 – Deep Fried Options 炸 点

Cold Dish 冷盘

Soup 汤类

Take a Bao – Soup Dumplings

Dragons’ Best Chefs 厨师

Live Seafood 时日生猛海鲜 – Paua & Salmon 鲍鱼&三文鱼

Whole Fish 时鱼 (筍壳鱼)

Fish Fillets / Bluecod Fish Fillets

King Prawn 虾

Cantonese BBQ 粤式烧味

Chicken 雞

Pork 猪肉

Beef 牛肉

Sizzling Hot Plate 铁板

Entree 头盘 – Deep Fried Options 炸点