88 Chinese Restaurant
Experience authentic Cantonese flavors and high-quality Yum Cha made to order. Known for Peking duck and generous portions.
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88 Chinese Restaurant
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Experience authentic Cantonese flavors and high-quality Yum Cha made to order. Known for Peking duck and generous portions.
Book Ahead to Avoid Waits
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for Yum Cha, to ensure you get a table without a long wait.
Consider Ordering Ahead
If possible, ordering your meal in advance can help speed up the dining process, particularly during peak hours.
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Cuisine
Chinese
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+64 7 571 2388
Address
801 Cameron Road, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
High-Quality, Made-to-Order Yum Cha
Experience authentic Cantonese flavors with delicious Yum Cha dishes prepared fresh to order, a true highlight for many diners.
Standout Cantonese Specialties
Savor authentic Cantonese flavors, with standout dishes like crispy Peking duck and tender pig trotters being highly praised.
Generous Portions & Great Value
Diners consistently praise the large portion sizes, offering excellent value for money and ensuring a satisfying meal.
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Book Ahead to Avoid Waits
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for Yum Cha, to ensure you get a table without a long wait.
Consider Ordering Ahead
If possible, ordering your meal in advance can help speed up the dining process, particularly during peak hours.
Arrive Early for Yum Cha
To secure a table quickly for the freshly made-to-order Yum Cha, arriving early is a smart strategy.
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Book Ahead to Avoid Waits
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for Yum Cha, to ensure you get a table without a long wait.
Consider Ordering Ahead
If possible, ordering your meal in advance can help speed up the dining process, particularly during peak hours.
Arrive Early for Yum Cha
To secure a table quickly for the freshly made-to-order Yum Cha, arriving early is a smart strategy.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
88 Chinese Restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Cantonese flavors and high-quality, made-to-order Yum Cha, with many diners noting generous portions and great value. While the food is generally praised, some patrons have experienced issues with takeaway orders, specifically regarding missing portions of meat, and a few have found the pricing a bit higher than expected. Overall, it's a highly recommended spot for those seeking delicious Chinese cuisine.
"Day 2 I am back again My order was fairly average yesterday, but still full of flavor. As I looked around at the beautifully presented dishes and read through the glowing reviews, it became clear there’s so much more to explore on the menu. Definitely no complaints."
Viliami Moheloa (WobblyStar)
"Large portion but a bit pricier than I expected. Had a lot of customers on Wed noon. We ordered 3 dishes and one dimsum total $87"
Ultra Man
"We went to this restaurant just coz it was the first one to come up on my Google search for a Chinese restaurant.
Being here for a holiday, we didn’t know that we needed to make a reservation. We didn’t realize how fortunate we were that the high table was available for us up until we started eating our food. WOW!!! Everything we had was simply delicious!!!
Our kids had the crispy Roast Pork meal each and they said that this was the best crispy roast pork they’ve had 😊 Skin was crispy and pork meat was juicy and tender 😊
We also ordered the Hot and Sour Soup which is the best my wife and I had hear in NZ so far 🤤
Salted Egg Prawn paired with the 88 Fried rice was an awesome combination. Those two orders alone could have fed our family of four, but my wife and I wanted to try other dishes too 💗
The Taosi spareribs are the best we’ve had, hands down!!!
Siu mai was so succulent and steamed to perfection that it didn’t burn your tongue. Best in NZ for us too 💗
We ended it with their Sesame Balls. OMG!!! The best sesame balls we’ve had ever!!! 😊
We’ve tried these dishes in Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, and the USA. I am not exaggerating in saying that most of what we ordered was the best we’ve had so far!!! Only exception would be the Salted Egg Prawns. I’ll have to give that to Singapore 😊
Everything we ordered could have fed 5 adults easily 🙂
And of course, I have to mention how hospitable all their staff and owners are 💗💗💗
Will definitely come back to this resto when we’re back in Tauranga 💗"
Ian Monforte
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, making a reservation in advance is highly recommended to avoid long waits, especially for Yum Cha.
Diners frequently praise the Peking duck, pig trotters, and the made-to-order Yum Cha dishes.
Yes, many reviewers mention that the portion sizes are generous, offering excellent value for money.
The restaurant is suitable for both small and larger bookings, with ample food portions for everyone.
Some customers have reported issues with missing meat portions in takeaway duck orders.
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