Canton Cafe
477 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland City, Auckland
Physical address
477 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland City, Auckland, 1021
Postal address
Top 50 - Metro Asian Restaurant Awards 2008
Metro Magazine - Best of Auckland 2005 winner
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Canton Cafe in Kingsland, Auckland is an award winning Chinese restaurant that caters for large groups and intimate dining.
Top 50 - Metro Asian Restaurant Awards 2008
Metro Magazine - Best of Auckland 2005 winner
The Canton Cafe attracts diners from far and wide due to its tasty, authentic Chinese cuisine and has become something of an institution on the Kingsland dining scene.
Among the dishes on offer are an assortment of rice noodle, bean curd, seafood, fresh vegetable, beef, venison and chicken creations. The "Black Chilli Chicken" dish is a favourite amongst diners.
The Canton Cafe is open from midday to 11pm six days per week.
Top 50 - Metro Asian Restaurant Awards 2008
Metro Magazine - Best of Auckland 2005 winner
The Canton Cafe attracts diners from far and wide due to its tasty, authentic Chinese cuisine and has become something of an institution on the Kingsland dining scene.
Among the dishes on offer are an assortment of rice noodle, bean curd, seafood, fresh vegetable, beef, venison and chicken creations. The "Black Chilli Chicken" dish is a favourite amongst diners.
The Canton Cafe is open from midday to 11pm six days per week.
Products/Services
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Takeaway
- No MSG added
- Chinese Food
- Chinese Takeaway
Brands
- Metro Top 50 2008 Asian Restaurant Award
- Metro Magazine Best of Auckland 2005 Award
Business Hours
- Mon
- 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Thu
- 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Fri
- 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Sat
- 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Sun
- 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Meal Price
Mid Range - $20 to $30
Payment Options
Dress
Licensing
We offer
Entrance Fee
Cuisines
Chinese
About the venue
- Children
- Allowed anytime
- Smoking
- No smoking
- Capacity
- 140
Facilities
Venue Type
Restaurant/Cafe
Food Served
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jill9988
28th February 2012
A very nice Chinese restaurant. Love their Duck & Seafood dishes. Absolutely a must for every Chinese food lover. Great tasting too.
A very nice Chinese restaurant. Love their Duck & Seafood dishes. Absolutely a must for every Chinese food lover. Great tasting too.
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HappyPlace
14th November 2011
Always one of our favourite places to go for the food. We always order the Peking Duck and then from there we mix it up a bit. Last Thursday we had the Crispy Pork, Honey Pork, Black Chilli Prawns, Chicken Fried Rice and amazing steamed whole Blue Cod...plus the duck - everything was delicious. I must mention that the service on this night was very good...everyone knows that it's the food that draws people back over and over again.
Always one of our favourite places to go for the food. We always order the Peking Duck and then from there we mix it up a bit. Last Thursday we had the Crispy Pork, Honey Pork, Black Chilli Prawns, Chicken Fried Rice and amazing steamed whole Blue Cod...plus the duck - everything was delicious. I must mention that the service on this night was very good...everyone knows that it's the food that draws people back over and over again.
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justinehall
22nd March 2011
We recently went to Canton with 10 people for dinner - had the upstairs room which is MUCH quieter than downstairs. Have eaten here many times and always get the Peking Duck which is rich and crispy - sometime not much duck but still yummy! The food is fresh, full of flavour and great value for money. Service is patchy but always fast. You have to book!
We recently went to Canton with 10 people for dinner - had the upstairs room which is MUCH quieter than downstairs. Have eaten here many times and always get the Peking Duck which is rich and crispy - sometime not much duck but still yummy! The food is fresh, full of flavour and great value for money. Service is patchy but always fast. You have to book!
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vijayp
22nd February 2011
One of the great Chinese restaurants in Auckland. Great taste and fantastic portions. Sometimes lacks a bit of personal attention and thats understandable being extremely busy. My kids love it too.
One of the great Chinese restaurants in Auckland. Great taste and fantastic portions. Sometimes lacks a bit of personal attention and thats understandable being extremely busy. My kids love it too.
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spicy4me
14th October 2010
Food is great, love the soup and dessert. Portion is generous and service is fast. You might have to takeaway if no booking is made in advance. A great place to have a hearty meal. Definitely going back again.
Food is great, love the soup and dessert. Portion is generous and service is fast. You might have to takeaway if no booking is made in advance. A great place to have a hearty meal. Definitely going back again.
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vikey3
14th October 2010
Best canton food in town. Black pepper prawns my fav Hard to find a table, booking essential to avoid dissapointment.
Best canton food in town. Black pepper prawns my fav Hard to find a table, booking essential to avoid dissapointment.
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dory17
13th October 2010
BEST chinese in town in my opinion. Always VERY busy. I wouldnt recommend dining in as its a very crowded setting (unless of course you likes lots of noise and a busy atmosphere). But easy enough to get takeouts and take it home :) AMAZING food!
BEST chinese in town in my opinion. Always VERY busy. I wouldnt recommend dining in as its a very crowded setting (unless of course you likes lots of noise and a busy atmosphere). But easy enough to get takeouts and take it home :) AMAZING food!
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yippy
1st October 2010
definitely go there... large servings, good price, and really like how it's speedy and for someone like me i don't like waiting around for the food to come! real authenic chinese food flavour. probably my favourite chinese restaurant in Auckland. difficult to get a table sometimes because it can be quite busy.
definitely go there... large servings, good price, and really like how it's speedy and for someone like me i don't like waiting around for the food to come! real authenic chinese food flavour. probably my favourite chinese restaurant in Auckland. difficult to get a table sometimes because it can be quite busy.
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akzer2010
8th September 2010
Great Food, cant complain. Poor customer service at times. But overall extremely tasty food.
Great Food, cant complain. Poor customer service at times. But overall extremely tasty food.
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hessian86
8th September 2010
Amazing chinese food, get a group together and split the bill, we ordered 8 dishes among 8 people, had far too much food and only paid $20each!
Amazing chinese food, get a group together and split the bill, we ordered 8 dishes among 8 people, had far too much food and only paid $20each!
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gabby376
5th September 2010
Been around for years for a reason! great, cheap food. highly reccomended!
Been around for years for a reason! great, cheap food. highly reccomended!
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Pooj_Chand
4th September 2010
Lovely food. The place is noisy and I had a little trouble ordering my food but the end result was lovely. Definitely worth revisiting ! Should try the Pork there... Lovely pork... And definitely the chicken
Lovely food. The place is noisy and I had a little trouble ordering my food but the end result was lovely. Definitely worth revisiting ! Should try the Pork there... Lovely pork... And definitely the chicken
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leahrob
3rd September 2010
Canton is the best Chinese in Auckland! The best is the prawns! You must try it. THE BEST
Canton is the best Chinese in Auckland! The best is the prawns! You must try it. THE BEST
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Jeev
31st August 2010
Canton Cafe is a great place to visit if your hungry, craving some good quality, and is value for money. However, the service is very much lacking, I don't think I've ever visited a place with such bad service. They really do hover like vultures waiting for you too finish and give you your bill. The atmosphere is very noisy and you will find yourself raising your voice throughout your meal, especially if your seated close to the kitchen. Plus side to this restaurant is that your able to take your own beer and wine. I have visited this restaurant on two occassions and the food is always good but like I said before, service is lacking.
Canton Cafe is a great place to visit if your hungry, craving some good quality, and is value for money. However, the service is very much lacking, I don't think I've ever visited a place with such bad service. They really do hover like vultures waiting for you too finish and give you your bill. The atmosphere is very noisy and you will find yourself raising your voice throughout your meal, especially if your seated close to the kitchen. Plus side to this restaurant is that your able to take your own beer and wine. I have visited this restaurant on two occassions and the food is always good but like I said before, service is lacking.
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own1221
30th August 2010
A lively atmosphere, with great tasting, authentic Chinese food the Canton Cafe is a great place to socialize for the whole family. Great prices and a friendly service 5 stars!
A lively atmosphere, with great tasting, authentic Chinese food the Canton Cafe is a great place to socialize for the whole family. Great prices and a friendly service 5 stars!
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Tuicat
26th August 2010
The Canton Cafe is the place to go for the most authentic Chinese meal. Staff always professional,serving steaming hot, huge range of dishes. The vegetables are the freshest, the meat high quality . It is a real experience as you sit & wait for your meal with anticipation ,as all yours senses take on the atmosphere. Equal to any China town restaurant in European cities. If you can get past the crowds waiting to get in. They will give you a doggy bag too,so you can eat it all again for breakfast...yum. Total value for money
The Canton Cafe is the place to go for the most authentic Chinese meal. Staff always professional,serving steaming hot, huge range of dishes. The vegetables are the freshest, the meat high quality . It is a real experience as you sit & wait for your meal with anticipation ,as all yours senses take on the atmosphere. Equal to any China town restaurant in European cities. If you can get past the crowds waiting to get in. They will give you a doggy bag too,so you can eat it all again for breakfast...yum. Total value for money
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BlakeM
26th July 2010
I got reccomended this place by a freind and have been every couple of weeks since then.. The Blackend chilli prawns are well known..the service is average but the food over powers this and I give it 5 stars still. winning of metro magazines 2007 best Chinese I think.
I got reccomended this place by a freind and have been every couple of weeks since then.. The Blackend chilli prawns are well known..the service is average but the food over powers this and I give it 5 stars still. winning of metro magazines 2007 best Chinese I think.
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riddell11
21st July 2010
I haven't dined in but the takeaways are great! When ordering, you are almost in the kitchen as the restaurant is always heaving with people! Would love to dine in some time, the place is rowdy and looks like a lot of fun with a big group. Food is yum!
I haven't dined in but the takeaways are great! When ordering, you are almost in the kitchen as the restaurant is always heaving with people! Would love to dine in some time, the place is rowdy and looks like a lot of fun with a big group. Food is yum!
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sheetalhegde81
16th July 2010
A very good Chinese spread. Love their Black Pepper Chicken & seafood dishes. A definite must for every chinese food lover
A very good Chinese spread. Love their Black Pepper Chicken & seafood dishes. A definite must for every chinese food lover
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juliet.reeves
15th July 2010
They offer the best quality of food and service in the city cheap and cheerful and its BYO uni days it was our thursday night hangout
They offer the best quality of food and service in the city cheap and cheerful and its BYO uni days it was our thursday night hangout
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sherryh
15th July 2010
Yep, very good food here. Only done the takeaway thing though - the restaurant is very popular (I know people who come from afar to get their fix from Canton Cafe) and when it's packed with diners, it gets very loud and you can barely hear yourself think!
Yep, very good food here. Only done the takeaway thing though - the restaurant is very popular (I know people who come from afar to get their fix from Canton Cafe) and when it's packed with diners, it gets very loud and you can barely hear yourself think!
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Sayonara
14th July 2010
I have to say that everytime my partner and I have gone to this restaurant we've always found it pleasant. We've always had to make a booking (that in itself tells you how good this place is to eat) Always packed with people. The food is abundant. BYO is a winner for sure.
I have to say that everytime my partner and I have gone to this restaurant we've always found it pleasant. We've always had to make a booking (that in itself tells you how good this place is to eat) Always packed with people. The food is abundant. BYO is a winner for sure.
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Cartell
14th July 2010
I've been to Canton twice and have a mixed view. The first time I went was with a large group of friends (hen's night!) and it was great. Service was ok but the food was excellent. Deep fried squid was my favourite. It's BYO and like $1 corkage from memory. My second visit was with my partner. The food was not that great - a bit oily and too rich. I think the key is to go with a bigger group so you can sample multiple dishes which is a much better experience.
I've been to Canton twice and have a mixed view. The first time I went was with a large group of friends (hen's night!) and it was great. Service was ok but the food was excellent. Deep fried squid was my favourite. It's BYO and like $1 corkage from memory. My second visit was with my partner. The food was not that great - a bit oily and too rich. I think the key is to go with a bigger group so you can sample multiple dishes which is a much better experience.
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joandjb
13th July 2010
AMAZING FOOD!! Highly recommended, they do take outs as well, probably quite a good option as the restaurant is not the prettiest, but this is absolutely the best chinese food I have tasted EVER! They are always busy, but they get the meals out to you quick smart, I keep on coming back for more! Go Canton Cafe!
AMAZING FOOD!! Highly recommended, they do take outs as well, probably quite a good option as the restaurant is not the prettiest, but this is absolutely the best chinese food I have tasted EVER! They are always busy, but they get the meals out to you quick smart, I keep on coming back for more! Go Canton Cafe!
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slolly
21st June 2010
It is always fantastic to eat the delicious and generous servings at Canton. The price can be amazing with groups of four. The service can sometimes be a bit exclusive but the food and BYO surely makes up for any slight you may feel. Request the balcony table out the window upstairs in summer, it's the best seat in the house with views to match.
It is always fantastic to eat the delicious and generous servings at Canton. The price can be amazing with groups of four. The service can sometimes be a bit exclusive but the food and BYO surely makes up for any slight you may feel. Request the balcony table out the window upstairs in summer, it's the best seat in the house with views to match.
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darren131
4th November 2008
I've lost count how many times I've eaten at Canton. It's always a good sign when you have to queue up on the pavement outside to get in. But don't fear it's never longer than a few minutes. BYO makes it an awesomely cheap place to dine. The food is outstanding and the bottomless green tea is always appreciated!
I've lost count how many times I've eaten at Canton. It's always a good sign when you have to queue up on the pavement outside to get in. But don't fear it's never longer than a few minutes. BYO makes it an awesomely cheap place to dine. The food is outstanding and the bottomless green tea is always appreciated!
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Always one of our favourite places to go for the food. We always order the Peking Duck and then from there we mix it up a bit. Last Thursday we had the Crispy Pork, Honey Pork, Black Chilli Prawns, Chicken Fried Rice and amazing steamed whole Blue Cod...plus the duck - everything was delicious. I must mention that the service on this night was very good...everyone knows that it's the food that draws people back over and over again.