Noodle Canteen — Restaurant in Upper Harbour

I’m deeply disappointed by the lack of basic compassion I experienced at Noodle Canteen in Windsor Park on Wednesday.

I wasn’t there to buy food — I urgently needed a plastic bag because my son was suddenly feeling very sick and about to vomit. I explained the situation to the lady at the counter, and she told me I had to pay $0.20 for the bag because they buy them from supermarkets. I understand there may be costs involved — that’s not the issue. The issue is: is 20 cents more important than a sick child’s immediate need?

I said okay, I’ll pay — I just needed the bag right away. But instead of helping, she answered a phone call and made me wait for several minutes while my son was clearly in distress. When I finally got the bag, I gave it to my son and then asked for a water bottle. But honestly, after that display of inhumanity, I didn’t want to support them any further.

I rushed next door to Boss Sushi — not only did they give me a water bottle, but also another bag, completely free, within 30 seconds. They were kind, caring, and told me to run to my son. That’s the New Zealand spirit I believe in — empathy and humanity over profit.

Noodle Canteen might serve food, but they clearly lack heart.

(Both of the businesses have staff from the...

The best noodle canteen I have ever had, seriously. I have been to so many other noodle canteens (Orewa, Hibiscus Coast/Whangaparaoa, Albany Highway, a couple in Wellington, one in Whangarei and one in Tauranga.

These guys greet you with a lovely smile and a very friendly hello, every single time. They serve you GOOD portions, with good ratios of meat/noodle or rice and they actually cook it properly.

It doesn't taste bland, or it doesn't taste overpowering - it's very, very good stuff.

Definitely recommend the...

Ordered a Laska tonight, was craving this dish for a few days now and ild thought ild give it a go from here as i like most of the other dishes..well this was very disappointing, the broth only tastes like chicken stock, no other flavour. I then called to discuss this with the staff member who advised me thats how they make it and disregarded my complaint, when asked if i could change it or have a refund i was told no. I will no longer be a...