Cheap & cheerful dining in New Zealand

"If you’re not a fan of Hong Kong-style duck already, then we defy you not to be after a trip to Dominion Road’s Love a Duck. Perfect as a lunch or dinner spot, their signature dish is half a roast duck with a side of choi sum. They also have a branch in Northcote."

"A phenomenon so hot that it even had its own Twitter hashtag for a while, Barilla Dumpling turn out what are widely believed to be Auckland’s finest Sichuan dumplings. Reportedly over 37 varieties of dumplings at that, all from a petite premises on the legendary Dominion Road. "

"Now open in Botany and the CBD, Nishiki is a great place for big, hungry groups and has a vast menu to cater to all tastes when it comes to Japanese (and occasionally, Korean) cuisine. Its central location and reputation for great service are an added bonus."

"Sri Pinang can be found at the “wrong” end of iconic Karangahape Road, but don’t let that put you off a visit to this incredibly popular location serving up perfect Malaysian cuisine. Loyal customers have been coming back for years for a weekly fix of their beef rendang curry or nasi lemak with good reason."