Cuisine: Chinese
Price Point: Mains from $25 - $35+
The first Chinese restaurant to open in Taupo, No1 China Restaurant was definitely worth the wait.
Inside it’s a low-key spot, with a cosy ambience created by warm red lamps and even warmer service. Snug banquette seating creates an intimate vibe, perfect for some much needed family-time or casual date.
The all-Chinese kitchen team keeps a stream of authentic dishes flowing steadily out of the kitchen. Investigate traditional delicacies such as shaoxing salted chicken, an explosion of satisfying umami notes, yu-xiang shredded pork and plump bao bursting with tasty fillings.
We can’t get enough of the spicy wonton soup, a bowl that’s brimming with Oriental flavours, while vegetarians are well catered for with a selection of interesting plant-based dishes. Tofu and preserved eggs is a hearty must-try.
Welcome to your new local!
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No.1 China Restaurant
8 Northcroft Street
Taupo 3330
Open Hours:
Everyday 11am - 2pm // 5pm - 9pm
Phone: 07 377 8886
Website: www.lovetaupo.com/en/operators/no-1-china-restaurant/
Sample Menu *may not be current
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Reviews
Mel Barnett - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 10 May 2019
Very pleasant night staff very freindly food very good choice to choose from. Will go again
Shirley Gross - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 11 May 2019
Great dining experience, some different tasty dishes
Julie and David Bickner - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 4 May 2019
Food was delicious and quite fast staff were friendly altho a few options werent available when we went which was a but disappointing.
Jamie Nelson - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 27 April 2019
Absolutely delicious authentic Chinese dishes. I ordered a second serving of shaumai, coz it was so good!
Definitely a must visit in Taupo!
Jessica Ansale - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 26 April 2019
Good food
Lucy Pointon - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 24 April 2019
Great place on Taupo lake
Desiree Cigliano - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 21 April 2019
Great service but food disappointed
Grant Jorey - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 22 April 2019
Food was great. Definitely a sharing style experience as food came out one plate at a time. Not sure if that was intentional but we enjoyed it. Would go back again.
Dominique Latu - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 18 April 2019
The staff were very friendly and the food came out fast. We were really impressed with the food it was fresh and delicious and really authentic. Would definitely go back
Lara Grey - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 19 April 2019
good service and food
Noel Ramos - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 4 April 2019
Very genuine great Chinese Food, with lovely service from the staff. Nice ambiance. Highly recommend if you want to try dishes from other than your local Chinese takeaway.
Maxilyn Tudman - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 12 April 2019
Dined here after they first opened & wasn't very impressed. Went again last night & oh what a difference. Service was good the staff attentive and the food was served hot &, was delicious. Will definitely go again.
Barbara Smith - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 5 April 2019
We had our favourites (sweet & sour pork and spring rolls) with something new (mutton with leeks) and it was all delicious. The staff were friendly and efficient even though there was large group dining at the same time. We can’t wait to go back.
Carrie Robinson - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 3 April 2019
Fantastic food, had a good evening, will go again :-)
Cheryl Turner - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 2 April 2019
Amazing food and service, will definitely be back!
Amber Francis - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 1 April 2019
Food was good and prompt, pity about one dish not being available.
Service was good, albeit a small amount of language barrier was present
Will Zonneveld - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 31 March 2019
My daughter chose to have her 10th bday there, service was great, tried a great range of food and absolutely loved the crispy duck and sweet and sour pork tenderloin
Shona Mariu - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 28 March 2019
Nice atmosphere and good food. Wine and beer prices are also reasonable.
Graham Lundie - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 25 March 2019
Good service, good food and a lovely atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Leola Sharp - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 19 March 2019
Excellent service, very welcoming.
The Beef fried rice noodles and the fried rice noodles were very nice and tasty, but the lemon chicken and the sweet and sour pork was tasty, but lacking in vegetables (none) and oily.
Karen Lever Farrell - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 17 March 2019
Food was lovely, large servings. We would go again, the food was great.
Amanda Martin - dined at No.1 China Restaurant on 18 March 2019
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22 reviews
Lovely evening - Food was beautiful. Some Chinese beers/wines would be nice to see added at some stage. Thank you.