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Hei Restaurant

4.5(365)
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About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.6 ★ (105)
First Table 4.6 ★ (260)

Hei brings the flavours of Asia to New Zealand with a contemporary twist, reimagining traditional dishes to offer an exciting fusion experience.

Our take

“Same chef as KC Cafe but more modern/fusion. I really loved the prawn dumplings - they were fully loaded and full of flavour. I'd go back just for them!

The bao was basically a burger and was nice enough.”

Chris Ward, Food Guide NZ · Last visited February 2026

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What to Order

Mala FriesPeking DuckSpicy Dragon Fruit Margaritacrispy cauliflowerpork baoprawn and pomelo saladspicy wontonsvegan dumplings

What People Say

"Overall, a MUST-VISIT place! and totally worth the moneys !!"

Reviewers consistently praise the tasty food with well-balanced flavours and the friendly, welcoming staff.

"Came here on the recommendation of a friend and was not disappointed! Beautifully made with care, simple but so well put together flavours. Have to come back to try more. For lunxh our group had the prawn and pomelo salad, pork bao, vegan dumplings and crispy cauliflower."

"Liked the ambience here and the food too was quite flavoursome.was just the four of us but had to order several dishes cz the portion size per item was quite small. But no complaints because the food was good and no long wait"

The Vibe

calm pleasant fancy streamlined intimate dinners groups friends

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Last reviewed April 2026 · Suggest an edit

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