Sheng Ji in Newmarket is a fantastic spot for anyone craving authentic Hong Kong style comfort food. A major highlight is their highly efficient self ordering system. By simply scanning a QR code at the table, you can browse a detailed digital menu with photos and place your order instantly. This modern touch makes dining incredibly convenient and stress-free, especially during busy hours. It’s also a huge plus that they stay open until late at night, making it the perfect go to for a late dinner or midnight snack in Auckland.
The food is where this place truly shines. The cold tossed fish skin is a must-try;it has a wonderful crunchy texture and is seasoned perfectly, making it a refreshing and authentic appetizer.
We also thoroughly enjoyed the stewed beef brisket, which was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the steamed chicken, which was incredibly silky and paired perfectly with the ginger-scallion sauce. To wash it all down, their traditional iced milk tea is rich and authentic.
Whether you are stopping by for a quick lunch or a late-night feast, the combination of high-quality Cantonese dishes and the seamless digital ordering process makes Sheng Ji a top choice.
Joanne Lim
Top Tea restaurant looks like a Hong Kong cafe with all the sign decorations, but I’m not really sure so it’s a Hong Kong style cafe. I ordered a special combo BBQ pork rice roll + Pork Bone Congee ($13.9).
Ordering
+ You find a seat, staff will tell you to scan the QR code on the table to order your food.
+ You pay after the meal.
Picking your autistic seat
+ It was too busy when I dined there. Please reference other people’s photos
Water & Napkins
+ Both are self-service.
+ They have free black tea.
+ Table drawer for cutlery.
Food - 5/10
+ Half of the BBQ pork rice rolls are cabbage rice rolls. It’s a blatant rip-off. It makes me want to draw an anti gourmet manga. Like Kodoku no Gourmet except all your dining experience are disasters.
+ Pork bone congee is plain congee with pork bone in it. Pork taste is too subtle.
Service - 9/10
Overall I will give this restaurant 3 stars. 🤓🤷
ThatAutisticBastard
We went there for lunchtime.
We ordered through QR code, which is very easy and handy. We just need to choose the pictures with the food name and the price.
The service was good, nice.
Free water and tea available.
The pineapple bun was awesome, and the food portion was reasonable.
The interior wall is designed nicely and esthetic.
Me Only
Comfortable and clean seating.
The polo bun isn’t really authentic. Quite enjoyed their hk style milk tea.
Kin Cheung
Fresh looking and newly renovated HK Style restaurant. The decor party's homage to the old HK tea Cafe.
The food is very nice especially the grilled pork sandwich and the French toast.
Drinks was nice too
Raymond Goh