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SuMei

Restaurant Bar Diner Japanese restaurant Brunch restaurant Lunch restaurant Fine dining restaurant Asian fusion restaurant Dumpling restaurant

One of the Top rated Restaurants in Franklin


Address

3b West Street, Pukekohe 2120, New Zealand

Website

www.sumei.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 283 8644

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (215 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 12 to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 KELLY DE T. 9 months ago on Google
    First time trying this restaurant and we were so excited to try the bottomless with whānau and friends. The service, the kai the cleanliness and the price was all worth your buck. The only flaw we had wās with the choice of bottomless drink the bloody mary should be swapped out (it wasnt for our pallet) for a pina colada, or tequila sunrise, other than that it was so good that rebooked for another date. Thank you staff, you were all amazing.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zoe R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food! Personally I loved being able to order anything on the menu (as it is almost all gluten free) but my non-gluten-free dining companions said that the dumplings were the best they had had! Great service as well. I can't wait until they offer take out as well
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma W. 1 year ago on Google
    A delight. If you’re reading reviews to see if you want to go, do it! You won’t regret it. Service is great and food is is delightful. The namesake cocktail with Chilli and Cucumber was sensational and I’ll be back for the Black Doris Plum Ume Shu. The Duck, Cherry and Spinach Dumplings were a highlight and I’ve got the Mango Salad on my return hit list. Yes it’s a recent opening so you’d expect a bit of fizz but this place is so refreshing. The lanterns create an ambience not on offer from other establishments locally, book the last service, you won’t feel rushed and you might just want to add in a few more drinks to soak it all in. Go on, do it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 shuai w. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was really delicious, we ordered fish, chicken wings, dumplings and rice. And the dish was also very beautiful. It can be seen that the chef is a lover of life. The only downside is that you may not go to the store often because of the price.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 leeshelle s. 1 year ago on Google
    Had our first experience dinning at the new SuMei Restaurant last night. Absolutely loved the food and atmosphere with lovely friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheree F. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing place. A group of us went last night to celebrate my opening of Art Exhibition locally so they had to deal with 16 of us. They suggested they just feed us...brilliant. The food was amazing so tasty fresh and plenty. Service top notch and nothing was a problem. Staff great friendly nothing a problem. Great for date night to bigger group. Can't recommend enough...Puke you got a great local restaurant so support them. We will be back for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sharon W. 7 months ago on Google
    Gorgeous little restaurant. Limited parking as a very busy area. Tables a bit too close together which limited comfortable conversation. Food was nice, crispy beef was really good. Most dishes very small and quite expensive. We spent just under $120 for two people and hubby was still hungry. Nice for a treat but not a regular option.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lance A. 1 year ago on Google
    Well going by the buzz and reviews it was worth the wait. As you enter you are swallowed up by hanging lanterns which gives off a neon flare. Nice long bench seat that follows down one wall with single seat offering on the opposite side. Small menu selection however all the dishes completely have vibe together and come out at a good rate with staff to match, decent drink selection and AF options available. Good tidy grooves in the background and best of all GF. Go book a table today.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audrey A. 1 year ago on Google
    3rd visit... just wonderful.. food is absolutely amazing. The Lichee cocktail has become my favorite cocktail ever and the service is always on point. Coziest atmosphere. Well done all round ❤️ Loved it! Second visit. Great food, great deco, great cocktails and the service was impeccable!!! Top restaurant!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tammy A. 1 year ago on Google
    Dumplings were absolutely delicious.. staff were very friendly. Didn't realize my fish dish still had its head til I crunched on it, Wish i had been told this when I ordered that dish. But apart from that it's a very nice place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sasha H. 3 months ago on Google New
    SuMei is a charming delight. From the lanterns that hang from the ceiling in all the colours of the rainbow to the exceptional service which is polite and warming. Each dish more flavourful and beautiful than the next. All the dishes complimented each other, the meat tender and flavors dance on your tongue. The Asian greens I highly recommend, along with the beef rendang, stir fry hoison beef noodles and bolgogi pork bao buns. It's beautiful and highly recommend the trip to pukekohe to enjoy.

  • 5/5 ashley f. 8 months ago on Google
    2nd time I've been to this restaurant and quality of food is always great a long with the customer service. Yesterday I went to the bottomless brunch and the staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and big portions. Will definitely be coming back!

  • 5/5 Shontaine H. 1 year ago on Google
    What a beautiful place to dine out at. Wonderful and helpful staff. Relax vibe. And just an overall great experience. TASTY FOOD.

  • 5/5 Shelley M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a wonderful restaurant. The decor is cool and the food is just amazing, can’t wait to come back. Not sure which dish was my favourite as they were all good but the soft shell crab might have just beat the others!

  • 5/5 Char D. 9 months ago on Google
    Highly recommend the bottomless brunch 👌 excellent service, yummy food and definitely value for your money 👍 Thank you 😊 will definitely be back!

  • 4/5 Yonathan T. 1 year ago on Google
    For someone who lives in waiuku, I got really excited when hearing that a new asian fusion restaurant (Su Mei) is coming to Pukekohe. Even getting more excited when I heard that its the same management as Franklin across the street. After a while, we finally been there twice, one trip with kid (non-spicy) and one without (spicy). We tried quite a number of dishes in the menu from both visits. We were impressed by the flavour combination and the food are yum! They also very accomodating, as when we brought our 4 years old they make sure everything is not spicy. Our favourite dishes were korean beef tartare and (papaya?) salad, my wife also loves their green tea icecream. Our only minor thing is that being Indonesian we grew up with Rendang and tried many version, and rendang from Sumei certainly not like how we know our rendang taste like (although their version also quite delicious). Su mei has an extensive range of cocktail and other drinks, we ordered mocktails and prefer the lychee vs pinnaple. Although both still quite yum. A few of our friends also positively comment on their cocktails. We love the atmosphere and service, very efficient, food were served fairly quickly so we didnt to wait for long, table cleaned regularly (hardly dirty plate left behind on the table). Another point most of the food has ‘gluten free’ options including all the dumplings which is amazing

  • 3/5 troo f. 1 year ago on Google
    To fusion or not to fusion... Today, my My wife and I couldn't decide what to eat, and with the help of Google Maps, we found this relatively new restaurant. It is a fusion Asian restaurant. The first thought that went into my mind was the reason for the fusion. Sometimes, under the name of fusion, creativity becomes the essence of the fusion or the facing the challenge of authenticity. However, whatever reason, it is good enough for my wife and I to venture into it. The first impression was rather amusing as the entrance to the restaurant was very close to the next restaurant, and we nearly entered the wrong one. However, when we entered into Su-mei, (淑美- I took the liberty to add two Chinese characters to the name of the restaurant, pronounced as Su Mei which means virtuous beauty) we were immediately attracted by the ambience and the beautiful decoration. It is very modern, a Western theme, with the touch of Asian colour. We were greeted by one of the most friendly waitresses, Ms. Leah, who did not waste to make us comfortable and welcoming. Professionally, she introduced to the special of the day and suggested a few things from the menu. My wife and I like her countenance, and we order three things. Later, I discovered that she was actually the manager, and we were even more impressed with her service. However, I hope the management or owner would consider providing a better uniform for her... The food came quickly, and we liked the presentation. The first dish was the Crispy Singaporean black pepper crab. As a Singaporean, I wouldn't think twice when ordering this dish. I wondered if the chef improved the taste of one of Singapore's favourite dishes or adulterated it? Hehehe... The chef used soft sell crab instead of the regular mud crab, which is hard to find in NZ. I was doubtful initially, but the first bite, the crunch.and ooze out of the crab was heavenly. Black pepper, intermix with other spices, and garlic produced a strong fragrance to the dish. I like dried and fresh chillies used in this dish. The sauce has become the highlight of the dish, and the crab is just an accompaniment. It is a good fusion, but I would prefer lesser sauce so that the main character, Mr. Crab can stand out. It would be more crispy if the crab swims above the sauce. The pineapple rice is also another dish that we love. After living in Thailand for 19 years, we missed Thai Cuisine very much. We really want to be impressed by it. The rice came in a traditional Chinese steamer, and when the cover was opened, I was delighted. Instead of normal Jasmine Rice, the chef used Japanese Rice, which gives a sticky texture to the rice. Below the rice, the chef places two pieces of Chinese dumplings leaves, and that is ingenious. As the rice is steam in the steamer, the heat rises through the leaves and then trapped inside the steamer, which produces a fragrance that is heavenly. The prawns were fresh and tasty, and the pineapple rice were cooked with lemon grass and pineapple... sticky yet enjoyable. Well done! Finally, the dumplings came. We ordered the Lobster Prawn Dumplings. We were excited to try it as it looks so appetising. I gave one to my wife, and I took one for myself... we were both disappointed. It was really the killer of the afternoon. This meal could have a great experience for both of us but... First, when I bite into the dumplings, the fillings were not tasty. It tasted meaty and salty. The wrap is not well Cook and, therefore, a little hard for dumplings. I told Leah that the wrap had a line that showed that it was not cooked. I was even more astonished to know that there were a few Chinese chefs in the kitchen. I can even hear them speaking from where we sit... Dumplings are a traditional Chinese dish, and we pride ourselves on being the father of dumplings. Even my daughter's dumplings taste better... what an anticlimax for us. We will not totally write this restaurant off as we believe that it has great potential. Hopefully, the next time when we return, we can add more stars to the ratings.

  • 5/5 Kimberley B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful gem in Pukekohe. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious and came out quickly. It is tapa style: share plates with a lot of flavour. Some of it was very spicy and some tasted like comfort style food. I asked for a high chair when booking online, but they don't have these so they sat us at a table with a bench/booth seat. Will definitely be going again!

  • 5/5 Elliott G. 1 year ago on Google
    What a wonderful spot! We decided to go for our anniversary. The welcome greeting was awesome, the decor was terrific, waitresses service was on point! (Reminded us of Canadian service standards) we had the chilli pineapple margaritas which were epic! The dumplings were to die for, we couldn’t select our favourite as they were all so good. The dish of the day was the soft shell crab. Wow! Reasonably priced and overall an excellent experience. 2 very happy customers signing out.

  • 5/5 Jamie S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a team lunch here last week and the food was incredible. Staff were amazing, very friendly and gave great advise on what to order. I think by the end of the lunch we had ordered just about everything on the menu, everything was a hit. Highly recommend this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Phossil P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very pleasant staff, and an exiting menu that is very well suited for celiacs. I plan on bringing my friends and family when I'm in the area again


Call +64 9 283 8644 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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