Hsiu Yuan Food Co 秀园小吃城 — Restaurant in Puketāpapa

Coming here since early 2017 because I enjoy their food but lately their stir fried cabbage tasted a little different, maybe the cook has left or it lacks a certain ingredient. I am very used to that dish and thats the reason I kept coming back frequently. One time I paid extra for extra pork meat balls in hot pot but they gave me 3 extra fish balls which is completely different and Language is a barrier so it's difficult to ask for extras or anything different. Just point at the menu or go safe with the Rice, veg & meat combo. Deep fried pork also has less cinnanom flavor, they have the best fried pork chops but flavours are becoming more bland. Please bring back the old cook or atlest use their way of cooking. Lastly would be great if they can update their Google opening hours. I turned up graving vegies and pork and it was closed. 3 weeks in to the new year and its still closed :-( believe me I have not been able to find the same type of food they cook at any other...

Hsiu Yuan Food Co is truly a hidden gem.

I’ve been coming here for the last 30 years, and every visit still feels like a little trip home to Taiwan. The food is incredibly authentic, rich in flavour, generous in portion, and full of heart. You can really taste the care in every dish, and the value for money is amazing.

Right now, they’re offering handmade Zongzi (rice dumplings), available in white or purple rice, with meat or vegetarian fillings. I tried them recently and they were absolutely delicious. Soft, savoury, and so comforting, just like the kind you’d find at a street stall back in Taiwan during Dragon Boat Festival.

Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for real Taiwanese home cooking that nourishes both your belly...

My partner is extremely picky when it comes to eating out. I've tried taking her to some fancy places like One Three Grill, The Grove, La Maree, Prego, Lucky 8— you name it. However, she can always find something wrong with the food at some of these places.

So, you can understand my dread when walking into this place. Turns out, the food is top-notch— very homey and delicious. The service can be very chaotic and loud given the nature of the restaurant; however, my partner nods her head every single time when she puts food in her mouth.

we ordered a total of four dishes and even bought some to take home, all comes down to a total cost of 65 dollars.

You bet I will visit this place again...