Dave's House

If you are looking for a Chinese restaurant in Pakūranga, Auckland, Dave's House at 127 Pakuranga Road in Pakūranga is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Auckland city centre it is roughly 12 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.

Expect the flavours of China: at Chinese food venues like this, favourites such as mapo tofu and salt and pepper squid are usually on the menu. With 463 Chinese options across Auckland, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into Asian territory.

Dave's House opens 6 days a week and is closed on Wednesdays. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 48 hours each week.

For budgeting, Chinese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 8 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.