XIÈXIÈ

Amidst the trendy hubbub of Ponsonby, find Chinese fusion fare. XIÈXIÈ promises gratitude-enhancing, mouth-watering meals in industrial-chic surroundings that skilfully combine traditional inspiration with contemporary techniques.

Their menu is a dazzling display of flavours from napa cabbage salad to Yunnan-style creamy mushroom iron pot. We say start with the taste sensation of swatto sauce oysters, it’s fresher than morning Ponsonby juice.

As for mains, there are options from the sea, earth and sky - order several and marvel at the skilful, complex flavours. Try the orange Peking duck breast, it’s the main star of the show.

Fancy a meaty feast? You can’t go wrong with mara charcoal roasted pork belly, it’s perfectly tender with a generous layer of crispy crackling. There is even a rose-flavoured mocktail for a collateral treat.