TASTE OF HOME — Attraction in North Island

Delicious True Chinese Modern Street Food.

A Taste of Home serves some of the best Chinese food in Wellington and is excellent value for money. It's a small and very cute restaurant that has been in its present location on Vivian Street for about a year. The owners are both chefs and provide the highest quality ingredients without compromise. They make their pulled wheat flour noodles each day by hand and use some very intriguing ingredients. For example, A Taste of Home offers a sweet desert made with peach gum and white wood ear mushrooms. Home made cookies are baked daily and a favourite is Oreo nougat. Another favourite that features Sichuan Pepper and the pulled wheat hand-made noodles is Liang Pi - a cold salad with julienne cucumber and a delightful dressing. Attention to detail is clear in the preparation of each dish. Every dish is made fresh to order. The owners know that competition in the Wellington restaurant sector is super high - Wellington has a higher concentration of restaurants than New York City - so knowing that it's a sink or swim game, A Taste of Home consistently offers absolutely scrumptious dishes that You will not find anywhere else in New Zealand. The Hot and Sour Soup is amazing. You can get it or any A Taste of Home dish that features noodles, with: wheat, glass, hand-pulled-wheat or rice noodles. Suggestion: try the Hot and Sour Soup with hand pulled noodles and special fried tofu. Saturday is dumpling and filled bun day at A Taste of Home. Handmade dumplings and fluffy buns are prepared starting in the morning to be enjoyed as a snack or as an awesome accompaniment to Your selected main. These are very popular and sell out fast! Go early to avoid disappointment. A full selection of Chinese and Western cold drinks is available. A Taste of Home does not serve alcohol or hot drinks and no BYO is available at present. What makes this restaurant one that You'll want to visit often is the owners' continuous enthusiastic presentation of new and fascinatingly mouth watering dishes. Each week brings something wonderful and interesting. Take away service is available. A Taste of Home is open Monday to Saturday from 11AM to 8PM. The address is 128A Vivian Street, Wellington. And if You wish, You can call ahead to order. The phone number is: ...

You wouldn't expect much from this tiny hole-in-the-wall out-of-the-way place but you really have to check it out if you're ever down that end of Vivian St. Even if you're not, it's definitely worth the visit. We called in just to check out the menu but found ourselves drooling over the sweets. We left with (6) fried milk buns and (8) deep fried taro and kumara balls all drizzled with a modest but satisfying amount of condensed milk and the balls were sprinkled with peanuts. $11 later we were already planning what we would have for dinner there. Their hand pulled noodle dishes looked amazing and the service was awesome. You could eat in if you didn't mind the very small space but at the most it could only seat 5 comfortably. It was busy while we were there - people picking up pre-ordered bowls of deliciousness! The portions are generous and the prices are reasonably cheaper then other places in the Cuba St Quad. There isn't anything in the city that I could compare this to - it is definitely authentic! I love that it's small and unassuming amongst the Logan Browns and GMB's just a block over. I hope it keeps this appealing character and resists turning into another asian food place or chain. Taste of Home has all the makings of one of the best dining experiences in...

Nestled in a cozy space, this restaurant holds a treasure trove of culinary delights. As the clock struck 5, we were warmly greeted by the staff who guided us through the menu. Opting for the Yo Po Mian and the Dan Dan Noodles, we embarked on a journey of flavors.

The Yo Po Mian delighted with its hand-pulled noodles boasting a delightful texture and a fragrant aroma that captivated my senses. Opting for a mild spice level, the dish was perfectly tailored to my palate, earning it my instant favor.

Equally impressive was the Dan Dan Noodles, offering a harmonious blend of robust flavors and satisfying crunchiness. Opting for a medium spice level, I was treated to delightful hints of Szechuan peppercorn, elevating the dish to new heights.

As for dessert, the fried taro and kumara balls stole the show with their exquisite taste and complexity. Each bite was a symphony of flavors, leaving a lasting impression. With each order generously portioned, it's a dessert I wholeheartedly recommend for anyone seeking a remarkable...