Reviews of Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge. (Restaurant) in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty).
Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge
59 The Strand, Central, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
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Reviews of Macau Bar Kitchen & Lounge
m.
Just gets better and better! It's been some time since we've eaten here and tonight did not disappoint. Tempura eggplant (a total winner) ginger and prawn dumplings and spring rolls an absolute delight for a shared starter. My main was beef cheeks and noodles... Yummy! My dad had the duck pancakes which were also delicious. We finished off the dinner with a creme caramel. Absolutely mouth wateringly good and excellent service. Well worth a trip into town.
L.
Everything about this place is 100% Top notch, really can't reccomend highly enough.
Service is amazing, food even better.
T.
Great. Very attentive. Awesome staff. Outstanding food. Can't wait to dine again
A.
Such and amazing place! We dined in for valentines, everything was so nice, the drinks, the food, the heart shape chocolate on our plates but nothing beats Jack! Such awesome service, as hospo workers we know when someone is giving their best to the customers! Thank you so much for this great night
l.
Absolutely loved this place, customer service amazing, food amazing even the non alcoholic mock tails were so good😁 great time had here with our group❤️ thank you😁🥂
M.
🌱 Vegan review
Although the menu listed 3 vegan options (dumplings, cauliflower and eggplant dip), cauliflower turned out not to be vegan, as they added cream or dairy to the recipe. On the other hand the jungle curry was vegan, though listed as vegetarian, which was a nice surprise.
Ordered all 3 to share for 2, which was plenty 👍
- Eggplant dip with wonton chips - unusual and surprisingly awesome take on dip, loved it. The waiter offered more chips, which was very nice
- Dumplings were good, nothing special, but a good medium option 🤷♂️
- Jungle curry - fantastic, lots of flavour, soft tofu, beautiful on rice, 5 stars, would come back for it
4 stars because i felt the wait staff were rushing us off the table, but i couldn't tell why, as we weren't told that the table was booked after us. They asked if we were done with the food 5 times although we were clearly still eating 😕
But would come again definitely, nice ambiance, easy to book, delicious vegan curry
E.
This place is busy so I’d recommend you book ahead of time. Waitresses were excellent, they have very good timing. The food was so good I didn’t want to eat anything the next day! The Pilsner craft beer and Japanese cherry wine was so good! If you like fusion and flavour something new and exciting I’d recommend you come here. Surprisingly, very good value for money! We Would definitely come back here
s.
Excellent food and brilliant service,,, will surely visit again someday.
s.
Great food, prompt service and a great waitron. But on the pricey side but we’ll worth the splurge. Our waitron served us efficiently and thankfully did not “hover”. We will definitely dine there again.
J.
We had 7 dishes, beef cheeks is good, interesting sauce and combo 7/10, lamb ribs is the best dish 9/10; however is pretty small dish with only 4 ribs wrapped with a pc of leaf each with nuts and sauce. Thai green curry taste like green curry from a Thai restaurant but looks like a kids size portion 7/10; prawn dumplings are very average 6/10, pork belly is good 7/10 with interesting sauce. The summer salardand the wok tossed veges are jokes and overpriced. Overall experience: wefeel a bit ripped off especially the Thai curry is already $34 (kids size portion) you still have to pay extra $3 for rice or naan bread while most places already included this as part of the curry. This place is overpriced and portions are tiny, ideal to impress your date but not value for money 4/10. Staff are great 10/10. The dishes came out extremely fast 10/10. Shame about the prices and the portions. 8/10 to come up with creative fusion dishes.
j.
The staff were incredibly hospitable and friendly, accommodating us last minute and very attentive once we arrived. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend and will definitely be going back again.
M.
Lunch today ..extremely tasty dishes. Ginger dumplings,Raw fish, prawn n pork Spring Rolls ..great atmosphere and service..Asahi n a Rose' to ..will be back
M.
Beautiful food. We are going back again tomorrow night.
In my photos I have started to mix our dishes
K.
Great family dinner for my birthday...had the Emporer's Banquet between the 4 of us...delicious...washed down with Man o' War Pinot Gris
N.
Food quality was excellent, service was very good & the waitress we had was so lovely & attentive. We got several dishes to share which worked well for us. It was very busy the night we dined with several large groups dining so the noise was quite loud but apart from that it was a very pleasurable experience. We would def come again.
k.
This remains out favourite restaurant in Tauranga! Consistent awesome food and service. Very nice guys, cheers.
D.
Great food, great atmosphere and the staff were beyond exceptional.
L.
Very delighted at how delicious everything was. The lettuce wrapped lamb, pork belly, and the egg would definitely be something I recommend. Good selection of wine (had two and was both really good). The staff was also very friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back again if I am in the area
S.
This is one of my favourite restaurants as have had great experiences in the past (not sure if something had happened between wait staff and front of house? But waitress forgot drink order and front of house was a little frosty) the food was super yummy highlights were chicken curry, ceviche and desert.
A.
I has previously had a delicious cocktail here one days during their happy hour (3pm-6pm) and decided to come back here for lunch and chose the spinach, potato & chickpea curry with a side of steamed jasmine rice and grilled garlic naan bread. It was the best meal I have had in as long as I can remember. It was tasty and flavoursome and was very well balanced. As a vegetarian I was impressed with the choice of food I could select from, and the service was great. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough!
M.
We had an early dinner here to celebrate a 21st birthday. I had the tempura eggplant dish with the Sichuan caramel sauce. Totally amazing! It's one of their signature dishes so it's always on the menu.
Our waitress was absolutely superb - she had tried most things on the menu and was able to describe how filling a dish was and what flavours it had. She kept our glasses topped up with water and was really friendly.
b.
Server -Johanna.
Orders-
Tokyo ice tea
Edamame beans
Sticky Chicken
Beef Cheeks.
On point with the food and the server was very eloquent in her menu knowledge.
Must try.
T.
Beautiful meal and excellent service - definitely needed to book it was pretty full on a Tuesday night.
R.
We returned after being away 2 years and found Macau is better than ever. The food is served on plates meant to share, some appetizer-sized and some larger. We had edamame, the kokoda, curried salmon laksa and the san choi bao lamb ribs. This was plenty of food for two people and it was all wonderful, but we have the say the lamb ribs, served boneless in lettuce leaves with a cashew caramel crust, were absolutely out of this world (thankfully someone told us to get these or we may not have noticed them on the menu). Macau is easily among the top three restaurants in the Bay of Plenty. It's also beautiful inside and the service is excellent.
S.
Had such a beautiful meal on Friday night. Thanks Macau, service was on point, food was delicious, especially the Tempura Eggplant
Lovely atmosphere
J.
The food was amazing s were the cocktails. Great atmosphere and fantastic service, highly recommend.
S.
Had the Emperor Banquet and thoroughly enjoyed it!!! Felt a bit rushed at times but the food was delicious!!
C.
Very happy that they have some low carb/keto options.
Glad the serving size is quite generous, food is very delicious. Staff were great. View is amazing! Chop sticks and menu presented nicely. Over all a very lovely place.
B.
I had the pleasure of dinning at this amazing restaurant. The service was impeccable. Every staff member was top level service and friendly. The food was next level. I have never tasted such amazing food fusions, with a perfect balance.
I will definitely be coming back again.
B.
By far the best dining experience I have had in Tauranga. A must do anytime you get the chance
M.
It was an Amazing Venue with lovely staff who were so professional.. Food was superb and presented so nice with plenty to choose from. Thank you Macau would recommend you to everyone.
J.
Always a winner! Never disappointed! Flavours are amazing, staff are great. Been before, will be back again.
M.
We knew we wanted those yummy beans again, a must try on the menu.
The waitress gave great suggestions for our mains. The food was flavorsome and satisfying, we LOVED the whole of the dining experiance here.
Thankyou!
G.
Highly recommended the lamb, very good mouthfeel. The eggplant is a bit oily. Fantastic entire environment and location.
J.
great service! awsome with allergies.
get the beef cheeks you won't be disappointed 😊
A.
All the food, all the drinks, and the service was 5 star. All of our meals were perfect and we will definitely come back next time we are in the Bay Area! We had the emperors buffet tonight. Delicious, service was great and as usual, food is fantastic. Great staff also. The staff is really nice. recommend
B.
Very enjoyable meal here a few weeks ago. We both had Gluten and Diary Free meals and they were both delicious. Neat atmosphere inside on a rainy day.
G.
I had the Korean Fried chicken, and the Lamb ribs. Absolute perfection!!
The welcome and service was incredible! There were no tables inside so had to sit outside, but they turned on heaters, offered blankets and checked regularly if I was warm enough or needed more. Best overall restaurant experience in a very long time!! Highly recommended 👌
s.
Great service. modern atmosphere. Great fusion food. Great location on the waterfront.
R.
Delicious, large portions and reasonably priced for what you get. A great find in Tauranga.
B.
Ordered the spring rolls and fried chicken to take away. Both were absolutely amazing I would 100% return and order again. Looks like a really nice place to go with others and dine in too.
M.
Aprox 15 of us shared one table of which there was plenty elbow room & uncluttered table decor leaving good space on table. Large menu (including Drinks) to choose from with child portions. Staff very friendly & helpful. Costs affordable. Heating available.
D.
Great food great service in my top 3 if not frist on the stand.
S.
Recently had lunch at Macau and am never disappointed when I go here lovely food, good stuff.
D.
Absolutely loved this restaurant in the past, We drive from Rotorua to dine here every few months because the food is usually amazing. I'm not sure if the chef has changed but the food this evening wasn't upto the usual standard.... steamed pork buns & crispy chicken were delicious.
Pork belly was really bad, chewy & dry with plain blackened Brussel sprouts.
Also the duck curry was very strong with an over powering flavor & wasn't pleasant to eat.
Not worth the money or the trip.
S.
Food and service were outstanding. The jungle curry is a delight for vegetarians. The entrees are ample so if you go for the tapas style, you'll be full in no time. Great choice of craft beers and wines. Very recommended.
S.
So delicious it made my wife giggle while she ate. We managed to catch Happy Hour so got a craft beer, Aperol spritz and the yummiest edamame we’ve ever tasted for not much at all. Compared to the place next door any way ! Even got offered extra crackers for the eggplant dip and all round amazing service. Life is good ! A vegetable jungle curry and Salmon poke bowl are on their way - can’t wait !
M.
Try the beans with your drink while you look over the menu.
Loved their food and the waiters gave us good advice. Thwy also were attentive to the table clearing plates ect and drinks. And did I mention the food? Tasty and Lively dishes! Nom Nom!
M.
Excellent service. Staff were great. Food was delicious.
S.
Interesting menu, very tasty and great friendly service
t.
Best place for food in Tauranga it's designed to share each dish, so that you can experience the full flavours Macau has to offer, dessert menu could be improved. Being a qualified chef in French culinary arts I can tell you from experience that you will not be let down while eating here, I got to Macau 4 times a year at least. It's never on my mind to think of eating elsewhere. The plum wine could be cheaper per bottle as it's 75 dollars, I buy that brand for around 30. Per glass I can understand but I mean 59-60 would be a much fairer price.
T.
So much to love! Friendly staff, wonderful ambience, delicious menu and yummy cocktails. Really enjoyed the upstairs lounge after dinner too. Beautifully done with a great outlook
S.
Always fantastic! Incredible food & service. Thank you
E.
We had a lovely lunch at Macau.. Was very relaxed service was great.. High quality restaurant..
A.
Lovely restaurant. Staff are friendly and service is prompt. The menu is extensive, there’s always something new to try. The Korean Fried Chicken is so good! Worth checking out.
E.
Really good food! We hadn’t booked but got a seat outside at short notice. The Korean Chicken and no less lamb ribs plus the prawn toast were standouts. So flavoursome, beautiful texture and value for money. Faultless. I also had a couple of glasses of wine that were delicious from a comprehensive list. We’ll be back for sure 👍🏼
I.
Great service and food. I really enjoyed the grilled fish yum
T.
We had family visiting from out of town and decided that we would take them to Macau as we have generally had an enjoyable meal here in the past. We all enjoyed our meals so the food was good and met expectations. Had dinner with a friend here last night and was really happy with the overall experience. Excellent service and food. The amount of shared dishes recommended for two people was spot on.
T.
Recently visited on two different occasions and has amazing meals both times. The first visit we had a large group and pre ordered our meals, they were brought to our table shortly after we arrived and everyone was extremely happy with the food quality and service. Second visit we did the banquet menu and the food just kept coming! A great selection of food for a large group and for those with different dietary requirements
M.
This was one of the finest foods we could have tried. Service was not too impressive but still good. Presentation was nice and staff was friendly.
Selection of beer was amazing and very exciting. Certainly going to visit again.
E.
Just average food. Good customer service. But food can be better.
A.
Hadn't been here for a few years and went twice in a week recently for business dinners. This place is fabulous and is busy every night of the week so make sure you book. Both times we just ordered various dishes for the table and shared which worked well. I can reccomend the tempura eggplant, the prawn dumplings, the Asian greens, the pork belly, the spring rolls and the beef madras. I will definitely be back!!
D.
Food was great, staff were great, Macau Lounge was great
M.
Great food and service. Nice atmosphere.
B.
Best dinner in Tauranga, amazing flavours, great for celiacs, amazing staff especially Tav!!! Faultless, highly recommended
D.
FANTASTIC atmosphere, FANTASTIC food AND FANTASTIC service.... We were waited on by a young tall man from the UK who gave us recommendations on food (first timers) we ordered everything and EVERYTHING was a hit.
Great banter and thank you for your service 👍
M.
Good service and nice food.
R.
We had one of our best dining experiences. Ever. Extremely good food, so good in fact that I was compelled to order an additional main.. The waiter was also an awesome guy, an Indian guy - can't remember his name but he was the "icing on the cake". Great attention to detail with the food. Great flavours. Great atmosphere as you can do a walk along the waterfront afterwards..
m.
I was craving some Asian flavours and Macau came up trumps. Everything on the menu caught my eye but being by myself I couldn't get too carried away. The bao bun, Korean chicken, Vietnamese slaw followed by tuna cerviche were immensely satisfying. Topped off by the excellent service and beverage list. I would go again in a heartbeat and highly recommend.
L.
Great food. Nice atmosphere and lovely friendly staff. Would recommend for a relaxing evening full of flavours!
C.
My wife Mellanie and I had a fabulous meal. The food was delicious. Lamb ribs and beef cheeks were Devine. What made it the perfect experience was Zariah. Her service was exceptionally friendly, kind and attentive. Thank you Zariah!
D.
Wonderful food, with super quick service and a smile. Meal sharing is recommended.
Our 4 month old loved the decor, the lights mesmerised her during our meal - bonus points.
Wound recommend the rare beef Thai salad, pork steamed bun and shredded duck pancakes.
Good George beer on tap
Not cheap, but the food is worth every penny.
Besides, no one reads reviews if they looking for cheap feeds
All up full marks.
B.
This restaurant is an iconic Hawke's Bay institution. Great venue, great service, and simply Devine food. Take the time to walk around the grounds. Thank you.As part of our group tour we went here for lunch. We purchased our wine but the food was part of it. The platters they gave us were delicious.
M.
Delicious Asian fusion food, good service and funky deco. Ask for the eggplant tempura!
a.
Both food and cocktails were delicious. The beef cheeks fell apart in the mouth. Will be coming back to try the ribs next time!
D.
Came here for a business dinner as a group of 5 (which was 1 more than we had originally booked for but they sorted out an extra seat for us no problem). This place was super busy on a Thursday night so was really glad we had booked. Our waiter was great - helpful, friendly and there when we needed him. We went for for the gold banquet which was $50 per head and was more than enough food so really excellent value. I loved everything on this set menu apart from the Edamme Beans (not my thing) I especially loved the tempura eggplant snd the rendang beef cheek. Would definitely recommend and I will be back.
L.
Dined here last night and what a wonderful evening. Top service from the welcome to the farewell, great decor,atmosphere, delish fresh and tasty dishes from entree, mains and desert. I cannot rate this experience highly enough, I will be back.
P.
Wow. You gotta eat here!! Asian fusion at it's best. Service attentive and very friendly. Dumplings 10/10. Spring rolls 10/10. You don't have to be vegetarian to eat the tofu, also 10/10. Drop in for a fine supper experience.
A.
Friendly staff, beautiful food and a warm romantic atmosphere. What more could you want? A bit pricey but I'm happy to pay for decent food. Have been here three times now and can't wait to go back. The pork belly and yellow curry are my favourites, I highly recommend the pork steam buns too.
D.
Stopped by for some drinks. Full bar with great selection. Knowledgeable bartender made for a nice change from most places. Friendly service from all staff. Will definitely be back!
J.
Honest review of 6/10 - Give it a try, but set expectations mid range.
Cons: Waitress was clingy and pushy, to the point of being quite annoying. Mains were a bit slow out to the table. My dish was overpriced for the portion size (King Salmon).
Pros: Food itself was excellent. Other dishes were reasonably priced, the pork belly especially. Lovely venue.
Edit: The steamed pork buns were to DIE for.
S.
Absolutely amazing. Trieed the beef cheeks, chicken curry and eggplant. All 3 were top notch. Best dining experience i have had in tauranga.
A.
Nice food although the fried chicken was spicier than expected. They have some vegan and gluten free options including a fried tofu dish. Service was very good.
b.
A great Tauranga restaurant with a fine menu and Good George beer on tap. An excellent fitout
T.
A great weekend away and we discovered this lively Asian restaurant with excellent food. We sat outside on the deck upstairs and had a really great evening.
B.
Awesome staff very helpful English bartender upstairs and secured us a table downstairs while we had a cocktail.
Amazing meal perfect for the person who does not like spicy meals
A lovely fusion of flavours to share with someone special. Defintely return on another visit to Tauranga.
G.
Lovely food. Very accommodating service.
P.
Might become a favorite of ours in Tauranga.
Recently moved to Papamoa from Western Australia. Our wedding anniversary was on 30th Dec so we booked a table for lunch.
Service and food did not disappoint. Love the range of Asian style menu items, and suited our love for sharing food.
Has a great outlook street and harbour view.
Definitely will be back.
T.
We dropped in here, not by accident, as it is already obvious from the outside appearance that the Macau takes itself seriously. It is a great place to sit, the ambiance is very welcoming and stylish. The staff were extremely helpful and fast. Good coffee too. Highly recommended.
l.
Oh my God, this place is probably one of the best for service and enjoyable dining. So accommodating for my mum in her wheelchair and having checked before we booked the team knew when we arrived where to guide us and no problem for access. The food was very very good and I would definitely recommend this venue 100%.
T.
Unique flavors and interesting twist on familiar dishes. The waiting staff was nice and attentive to customers. The place is usually very busy and therefore noisy both on weekday dinners and weekend lunches.
J.
Best tasting food I've had in a long time. Went for a ladies lunch and we had the "Gold Banquet" which was absolutely amazing and this gave you a selection of starters and mains. It's a great venu with relaxing ambience, can't wait to go back.
J.
We dropped in here, not by accident, as it is already obvious from the outside appearance that the Macau takes itself seriously. It is a great place to sit, the ambiance is very welcoming and stylish. The staff were extremely helpful and fast. Good coffee too. Highly recommended.
B.
Loved it. Highly recommend trying a banquet style menu, great way to eat lots of different dishes with a group of friends.
e.
One of the most exquisite meals I have eaten in a very long time, the flavours fresh, complex and perfected. Superb service also. Highly recommend!!
A.
Love the food here. Staff were great, service was top notch, food was amazing and quick turnaround. All in all a great experience.
R.
Awesome meal in a fantastic setting. Food was so fresh and full of flavour, with amazing service
C.
Food amazing but the service we got from our Serbian waitress was outstanding!
M.
Delicious food with unique flavours, mains was very well priced, service was top notch. The food came out quickly too despite it being fairly busy. Fantastic dining experience overall.
C.
20 out of 10!!!!! Fantastic Modern Asian. The best Asian vegetables ($14) I have ever had!!!
Awesome chicken salad and fantastic lamb ribs in lettuce cups.
Great service.
Just great everything!
Most highly recommended.
H.
i order the Jasmine rice in the Macau bar kitchen $ lounge and it was so delicious and i also notice there that all the people that were in the bar all of them have rice on the table with other dishes. jasmine rice is highly demanded by the people who visit the Macau bar kitchen $ lounge.
S.
Great meals, good service. A little pricey. Meals came out quickly. You will need more than one main per person, and the idea is to share them. I recommend the lamb ribs.
D.
Service was pretty average, had to ask for cutlery twice. Felt like the waitress didn't listen to us and considering we were the only customers in the place we weren't offered a second drink during dinner, glasses sat empty for 15 mins. We normally eat two courses but flagged the second and found another restaurant for that one. The main course was we did eat was OK.
p.
ME and my friends came for a weekend trip in Tauranga . We stop by in this great place . Amazing food with good ambience and views . Sudhir the F&B guy had served us with positive attitude . And great service he made sure we been look after . Great thanks to chef Jeff the chicken curry was amazing too . Five stars to this place for good food and service .
Cheers
N.
I think they had our table booked for 8pm! We didn't book but we walked in at about 6.45. The 4 of us were served (3 deicious starters and 3 amazing mains plus wine) and were ready to go by about 7.55. And despite it being gcb very fast, it was very enjoyable.
C.
The portions were a little small and dishes were a little on the pricey side considering. Some of the dishes would not be enough to fill you up on their own. The food was delicious though, I highly recommend the eggplant tempura.
J.
Yum!! Good for groups who want to share. Lots of GF DF V options and great service
G.
I had the scollops and the pork belly buns and the creme caramel coconut. The food was better than average but not as good as it could have been, the waitresses were lovely as was their service but the prices were to steep in comparison to the food and portion sizes. I will probably try some other places seeing as there are so many options there.
T.
Beautiful food, and top notch service, will be back again
R.
Stunning food. Excellent service. Definitely value for money..
D.
It was ok. After reading reviews probably expected more. Food was decent, definitely nicely fitted out but lacked any atmosphere. Service was adequate but not stand out. Nothing stood out to draw us back.
M.
Cocktails are really good. Food is average, they all come in small proportions, look and taste very generic. But definitely a great place if you are keen for drinks.
H.
Awesome food, great service. All round great experience. We will be back.
T.
Macau offers an exceptional menu, great cocktails and wonderful service. Choose to dine downstairs in the restaurant, or make your way upstairs to Macau Lounge where you can enjoy food, wine and views over the harbour. The Tempura Eggplant is a must!
D.
Always great food and service
A.
Every time I've been here the food has been delicious. In particular the lettuce wraps, bao buns, cauliflower and fries have been fantastic. Do yourself a favour and eat here!
A.
Amazing food, best Asian we have had in ages, beats all the Auckland places we have been. Great service as well. Will make it a regular stop when we are down in Tauranga.
A.
Very interesting dishes on the menu. Puts a unique twist on some classic dishes. Highly recommended, great for a group that wants to try out and share a few dishes. Friendly, helpful staff, and of course great location.
l.
Fantastic food and atmosphere! Drinks were a bit slow coming out need to keep an eye on our glasses please, missed revenue for you. Other wise had a great night
A.
Macau was recommended to us by a friend for our visit to Tauranga. We loved it! Really delicious food, excellent service and a really great atmosphere. Will definitely come back!
F.
Superb service fantastic food.
C.
Very lovely experience. Food and service was tops! Thank you very much 😊
L.
Awesome vegetarian options. 😍 I went for the tofu and kimchi both wonderful.
And a glass of wine, of course 😉
The service was good too, specially the waitress 👍🙂
J.
Came here for a celebratory dinner (we'd just bought a house) and left a little disappointed. Generally, it's over-priced and the quality of the food is uneven. Small dishes: Neither of us liked the very bland kimchi balls with mayonnaise, but we did like the beans. Big dish: Beef cheeks were good, although very expensive. Drinks: Good George beer was excellent. Main problem was service. Waiter asked what we thought of kimchi balls and we told him the truth. He apologised profusely and repeatedly (every time he walked past) to the point it became awkward. Then he stuffed up our order. He talked us out of ordering two big dishes ("they're big enough for two people") so we cancelled our order for the pork belly. Our order: Beef cheeks and two bowls of rice. Female waitress brought us: beef cheeks, pork belly and one bowl of rice. Arrgggh! Then there was much tooing and frooing from our tables as this was sorted out. Also had quite a bit of trouble getting attention from waiter/waitress through the evening. We'll probably return, however, as they might have just had an off night and we might find dishes we like other than just the cheeks through trial-and-error.
M.
These guys are AMAZING!! Cannot speak highly enough of them. A last minute change of venue for pre-wedding get together left us looking for a place to go. They went out of their way at very very short notice to provide us space. When the rain came down they opened upstairs and ushered us in and put staff on the bar upstairs. They kept the tapas menu open for us hours after it was officially closed. You guys are absolutely fantastic and made what could have been a bad night into something amazing!! Thank you so much especially to the wonderful staff.
B.
We come to Mt Maunganui for our annual 2 weeks at our timeshare every Nov & Macau is always on our must do list .This time it was still excellent- charming staff & delicious food . The wee pork dumplings with ginger were so tender & the wee bit of a kick the ginger provided was perfect. The spring rolls were crisp & full of flavour . My husband enjoyed his pork belly ramen & my lamb San Choi Bau was tender although did get cold v quickly . The fried rice pudding part of the chocolate mousse was innovative & enjoyable .
J.
Great food. Great service. Best to book if going later in the week. Food for vegetarians and non vegetarian. Food so tasty you don't want to eat fast.
T.
We had dinner at Macau in April. The food was delicious. The waiters were fantastic and the meals arrived beautifully presented and we didn't have to wait. The prices were affordable. Have recommended to others.
S.
What an absolutely amazing restaurant. We came down from Auckland for an early mothers day dinner Saturday night having selected Macau out of the many to choose from and we couldn't have asked for a better restaurant to suit our special purpose. Beautiful food attentive professional staff delicious surroundings. 5 + star 😍
P.
OK. Let's get one thing straight. The food here is excellent. Only problem with that is that you want more of it. It's a tapas style restaurant and the little players that come out are fantastic. But at the prices you leave the place hungry.
D.
We just had a takeaway from here. Utterly delicious. The lady who served us was so helpful too.
The taste even overpowered the sound of the freight trains from our room in Trinity Wharf.
D.
Great terrace !!! Excellent Greek freddo espesso!!! A great place for my afternoon coffee as the sun sets. I always enjoy the music, the service, the energy of the place and the beautiful views !!!
J.
I loved this place ! We had a lovely waitress, friendly and helpful, and beautiful food ! Tapa's style and mains available, so we got a few different dishes and shared , and I enjoyed every part of it ! Will be back again :)
D.
Really loved the food here. Delicious and perfect service..thankyou
D.
Fantastic to return after lockdown and the meals and service were amazing, only concern of the evening was lack of respect for covid19 rules as quests stood around greeting and mixing with other groups, tough rules but necessary to keep all safe😁
T.
We got a table quite easy without a booking, food came quickly for us and each dish was well seasoned and tasty. We would return again for sure!
R.
Very nice food and helpful staff.
N.
Amazing food full of flavour that kept its authentic roots and a wonderful atmosphere. Service was great and the playground across the road was perfect for the kids to burn off energy afterwards.
T.
I visit in this bar and this bar jasmine rice dish is very tasty and it is also best for vegetarian people
S.
Food is always amazing and the staff just as good as the food if not better ( if that's possible)
R.
Awesome food and friendly helpful staff. Will definitely be back soon. Cheers
p.
Great food and drinks with amazing service, will be back
G.
Wow, Macau Lounge is amazing! Same great location, service and staff as Macau, but with a great view and awesome atmosphere! Can't wait to visit again. Highly recommended.
A.
Food is always delicious with some amazing flavors. Service always good, friendly and attentive. Top spot on the Strand
P.
WOW food and service fantastic. 4 of us and we had the banquette.
S.
We enjoyed our meals and the service was great. Very attentive staff. Thanks.
J.
Great meals and vegetarian options, and the wait staff were really professional too.
T.
Amazing atmosphere, delightful Asian taste sensations and service!
D.
Really good. Amazing food. Very quick service
& Friendly staff
W.
Amazing service thank u for accommodating my frends special dietary needs.
J.
Beautiful food and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.
E.
One of my favorite places in Tauranga. Macau has variety of dishes you can share. Love Poke Bowl, Octopus Balls, Son in Law Eggs (Hot).
L.
Visited at lunch time and could not fault the food or service. Everything was perfect and the food was absolutely divine.
G.
Great food and atmosphere, table service was also good. Will definitely go back.
P.
Had a great late lunch here while in town. Great service and delicious food.
We loved the tempura eggplant!!
N.
Love the Edamame beans!! Suggest to order a set of small plates and share them. Great atmosphere and flavours
M.
Excellent food
Wonderful service
J.
One of my favorite places on the Strand. Food is always good to share or eat alone, very tasty, great drinks, great views and service is always good
O.
Generous portions and really high quality food. The braised beef cheek curry was exceptional
R.
When a waitress responds with "What" and yeah na is just poor . Food was ok but nothing special.
R.
Absolutely beautiful lunch it was lovely, but if your hungry you will need dessert and or a starter.
D.
Amazing food ,service was faultless we will definitely be back !!
M.
Excellent food and incredible place ! I highly recommend the lamb ribs and the prawn dumplings.
A.
Amazing food. The more people you have the better. I love that you can share food here. Highly recommended!
C.
Average Asian fusion restaurant with nice decor. Food is slightly overpriced for the quality. Service was average. Probably one of the better spots on the strand though.
A.
Amazing staff, atmosphere and food. Will be coming back again.
J.
Absolutely fabulous meal, drinks and service! Couldn’t of asked for a better evening.
J.
Beautiful food, great service and great atmosphere
A.
Great food at a reasonable price, menu changes slightly through the seasons so come back to try new things!
A.
Nice food good service
K.
Fantastic food, without a doubt. Wait staff need a little more training in decorum.
N.
Amazing drinks and service. Lovely selection and great table sharing meals.
J.
Great place to treat yourself to some delicious Asian fusion shared plates. Not cheap but well worth the money.
D.
Great service, excellent food - definitely recommend Macau to anyone who likes this type of food. Thanks Team
R.
Good place, great food, great service and good drinks. Thanks for dinner tonight guys!
P.
Disappointing, food was extremely oily, great service tho our waiter was very attentive.
R.
Excellent customer service and food. Highly recommend for private function
M.
5 stars are all I wanna say
B.
Excellent restaurant, all about flavour, staff very good and great decor. Love it
M.
The most amazing food OMG !!! I’m fussy they blew me away the kingfish is next level !!! Stock up on that Verve ;) I WILL be back :) Top CLASS
S.
Always delicious food & great service!
m.
Nice chill atmosphere. Yum food. Great night out. Excellent location
J.
Good George pilsner is beautiful; Prawn lettuce cup is nice too. Ice cream sundae is creative.
J.
Awesome service awesome view awesome drinks maybe a bit more choice on the menu
J.
Really enjoyed our dinner there great service n great food
S.
Our favourite for Asian fusion food + serrvice is always attentive and friendly.
B.
Excellent service and six of us all enjoyed our food immensely, definitely going back when Tauranga.
K.
Amazing food.... sharing plates and melt in your mouth meats.
S.
Wow, such delicious meals! The best way to eat is in a group and share everything that comes to the table
P.
My favorite restaurant in town. Great setting, friendly staff and the food is to die for.
L.
Great place. Food was delicious and service excellent.
C.
2nd time I've dined there and loved it. I'll be going again next month!
T.
Top notch place to dine. Fantastic service atmosphere and the food is top class
K.
The full is generally pretty good and, in some cases, inventive.
However, it can't be said that the food has much to do with the name, or that it stays confined to one region of Asia.
P.
The upstairs lounge has some of the best views on the Strand. The staff are super friendly and the food is amazing.
j.
Excellent service and meal
Very comfortable for our group of 4. Will go again
A.
Beautiful surroundings; warm atmosphere, lovely polite Staff, highlight delicious melt in the mouth food, beautiful presentation.
J.
Amazing food. Great service and atmosphere. Cocktails are a must!
P.
My family visited here. The food is always delicious with different flavors.
T.
Nice good and pretty good service
W.
Excellent atmosphere and great food. If you want to talk, you can do that as well
C.
Jack was great. Very helpful and dutiful staff!!
A.
Awesome service and food
A.
Food was delicious, nice decor and great service.
S.
Ok but expensive for portion sizes
S.
Visited often and every time service great food delicious.
P.
Fab place for lunch or dinner or just hanging out with friends over a wine or beer Fantastic food Great service and cool atmosphere Sit inside or out depending on weather.
A.
Ok food, limited menu, nice restaurant a bit over priced. I dont think id go again
J.
Always delicious food. The steamed buns are just the best!!
A.
Excellent evening... lovely food. Lovely staff. Will be back
A.
What a fantastic lunch! Great service, couldn't fault.
A.
Fantastic food and fantastic service. One of my favorites
S.
Very nice restaurant with a fusion Asian menu I totally recommend the octopus balls they are divine
G.
Very good restaurant. Great for sharing meals with friends.
L.
Delicious food. Great for sharing with party of friends or romantic date.
S.
Great cocktails great food great service.
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If dining on this street, there is no reason for eating at any other reastaurant than this!
L.
We love macau. Great food, staff and atmosphere. We are never disappointed here
J.
Wow. Great authentic good, freshly prepared.
P.
I really like this place, great food.
A.
Really good service and ambient
M.
Very nice food & surroundings but small portions
R.
In thecupstairs bar area. Great view, great food, great service.
C.
Perhaps our favorite restaurant in Tauranga at the moment. The food is absolutely exceptional, and the service is fast and friendly.
D.
Fantastic food, definitely go back!
T.
Very famous restaurant around the local, and the food quality is exceptional.
J.
Good food and service.
K.
Very tasty food. Designed to share. Good night out.
D.
Beautiful foods,very helpful service...we'll be back
I.
Always stop in for a relaxing lunch or dinner.. great food and awesome service
S.
Great food and great service. Surely we'll return.
J.
Great food, great service. One not to be missed!
H.
Great food, service, location and atmosphere.
J.
Portions extremely small, however tastes superb.
Y.
Excellent and great service...
K.
Fresh chillis are really fresh and super hot😂
P.
Amazing food. Great atmosphere
P.
Fantastic food, service was excellent.
P.
Food is absolutely divine
Loved the chicken salad :)
N.
Excellent food, with great options for vegetarians.
S.
Great atmosphere delishous food great staff
K.
Such a great venue - do yourself a favour and check it out!
M.
Awesome service. Great fries. Really great fries.
A.
Awesome food with great service.
C.
Excellent food quickly delivered by happy staff.
K.
Great food, great service. Will be back!
H.
Amazing food, great service
K.
Best service I have had in Tauranga. Will be back. Thank you
E.
The best Asian food I've had in New Zealand.
D.
Thoroughly enjoyed the lunch. Service was topnotch!!
Y.
Great atmosphere, amazing food.
C.
Great food & excellent service.
r.
Food can be better. The service is good.
D.
Great service and friendly hard working staff served with a smile 😊
B.
Fantastic food great place to dine
B.
Good food. One of the best on the strand.
a.
Upmarket Asian style food. Fast friendly service
S.
Boutique upmarket restaurant & bar.Great food, lovely decor and great service.
J.
Quick kind service delivering scrumptious food!
H.
Great food
E.
One of the best restaurants in town!
N.
Wonderful, the soup is amazing
A.
Flavorful food, great ambience and quick serivce
B.
Excellent place to go with friends that have food allergies.
S.
Absolutely superb food
L.
Love Macau, food always tasty and fresh.
T.
Absolutely delicious! Try lots of things and share!
R.
Great food well worth going
H.
Thanks, a delicious lunch.
R.
One of the best (if not THE best) on the Strand.
I.
Great food!
J.
Brilliant food and service
D.
Not bad.
C.
Great gluten-free burger!
C.
Perfect restaurant, I like the style.
A.
Delicious food, nice atmosphere
B.
Very nice fusion of Asian cuisine.
P.
Amazing food. Fusion Menu
C.
👍 👍
L.
Best service you can get in town
B.
Great meal. Attentive staff.
A.
Awesome Asian fusion especially for groups
D.
Beautiful place and great food
C.
Awesome food and awesome staff
P.
Service bit slack awesome food
M.
Go to dinner place in Tauranga. Great
S.
Amazing food, and service
P.
Ok a bit over priced
S.
Fantastic food and service
G.
Good food. Friendly staff.
T.
Great food and service
K.
Very good service n food
D.
Fantastic service and food A +
P.
Really good. Food and service
P.
Great food and ambience.
T.
Great taste of food.
S.
Good spot
P.
Friendly Estonian bar staff :-)
L.
Good fusion Asian dining.
A.
Lovely fresh food
K.
Great service and food
L.
Great food and service
G.
Great good, good service👍
H.
Wonderful food!
G.
Fantastic food.
J.
Love this place our favourite
r.
Good place to dine.
M.
Great steamed buns
Z.
Loved the sharing plates
K.
Lovely interior, ppl and very delicious food! Will be back!
J.
Great for birthdays
M.
Asian fusio done well👌
A.
Food is amazing!
L.
Amazing service...
S.
Favorite restaurant in Tauranga
A.
Delicious as usual..
S.
Awesome
J.
Food was delicious
G.
Amazing
D.
Great meals
T.
My favourite place to be
C.
Divine flavours.
D.
Delicious dining.
P.
Cool flavors
v.
Suburb
C.
Best dining on the Strand
H.
Stunning meal
l.
We had an awesome dinner here tonight. Food was delicious and the service was very attentive, fast and friendly. Great value for money!
G.
Always the best food, the best service, love it
蔡.
(Translated) Familiar Chinese cuisine, Western style, novel seasoning, amazing!
(Original)
熟悉的中菜,西式手法,新穎調味,令人驚艷!
L.
(Translated) What a good combination of chicken and kimchi... I really don’t recommend it.
(Original)
치킨에 김치라니 얼마나 좋은 조합인가... 정말 추천 않후궁 같찌 먀세룜
s.
(Translated) Most of the food is quite delicious, but the amount is slightly less and the price is high.
(Original)
大部分的食物都相當好吃,然而份量稍少,價格偏高
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