🥟Best Chinese Restaurants in Te Aro 2026

4 of Wellington's best chinese restaurants, all in Te Aro — hand-picked and ranked by locals, led by Dragons Restaurant. Part of our independent Wellington chinese restaurants guide.

1. #1

   Editor's Pick
   

   Dragons Restaurant

   $$

   The Tory Street yum cha institution — trolleys, har gow, and the busiest weekend dim sum service in the city.

   Local tip: Go before noon at weekends — after that the wait for a table is the main event.

   25 Tory Street, Te Aro· Yum cha daily from 11am

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2. #2
   

   Kanton Restaurant

   $$

   Courtenay Place Cantonese kitchen doing roast meats and clay-pot dishes alongside the standards.

   Local tip: Order the roast duck — it is the reason to pick this over the neighbouring options.

   20 Courtenay Place, Te Aro· See website

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3. #3
   

   Chow

   $$

   Pan-Asian bar and eatery on Tory Street — share plates, a long cocktail list and a room that runs late.

   Local tip: More bar than banquet hall — good for a group that wants drinks with the food.

   45 Tory Street, Te Aro· See website

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4. #4
   

   Grand Century Chinese Restaurant

   $$

   Tory Street Cantonese restaurant with a full banquet menu and weekend yum cha.

   84 Tory Street, Te Aro· See website

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