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Barilla Dumpling

571 Dominion Road, Balmoral, Auckland, North Island 1041 New Zealand

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Sat 11:30a-12a

Independent
Wheelchair
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Public
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“Serving up lip-smacking dumplings Barilla Dumpling is one of Auckland's best cheap eats.”

Off-duty Auckland chefs frequent this unprepossessing eatery when they want to unwind. They certainly don't come for the ambience or any warm fuzzy feels - the place is strictly functional and service can be brusque, but damn, those Northern-style Chinese dumplings are good! There are over 45 fillings listed on the menu, split among pork, seafood, lamb, chicken and beef categories. They’re boiled, steamed or fried- your choice. It’s de rigeuer to order a round of the sensational deep-fried green beans too, scattered with plenty of cumin-spiked salt.

Reviewed by
Tempest W.

July 11, 2016

Here's a tip..You have to queue. Here's another tip. Read the menu. Preferably with glasses. When they say 12 dumplings for 14 dollars, don't think Sydney prices and assume that it's two... Read more

Reviewed by
Hannah J V.

February 22, 2013

Dominion Road's strip of Asian restaurants has increased in popularity over the last few years - locals have begun to flock to the area for tasty, swiftly made food that is easy on the wallet.... Read more

Reviewed by
Shelly-Ann S.

February 25, 2013

Being a Balmoral local, I'm spoiled for choice when it comes to dumplings. Unfortunately for me I am a fussy tart; particularly so when it comes to meat, and even more so Asian food with meat. So... Read more

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