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Fresh Noodles

Restaurant Mandarin restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Rotorua


Address

1186 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Website

www.appstation.co.nz

Contact

+64 210 422 885

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (477 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 11 am to 2 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 2 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 2 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 2 pm, 5 to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: dumplings (26) noodles (21) good (18) Rotorua (10) delicious (9) noodle (9) beef (8) soup (8) friendly (7) recommend (7)
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  • 5/5 Jen C. 1 year ago on Google
    Fresh Noodle is definitely a hidden gem in Rotorua and in NZ in general. I expected good food, but didn't think I'd be pleasantly surprised by the simple yet delicious flavor. We had a beef noodle soup and chicken meatball noodle soup - both tasty! But the highlight was definitely the pan fried pork and veggie dumplings. I would return again just for those juicy dumplings! Also, big thanks to the delightful staff who was very friendly and accommodating! Keep up the lovely service and delicious food. I'll be back! 😊
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie 2 years ago on Google
    Best place for dumplings!!! Doesn’t look like much especially from the street but it’s a hidden gem. My MUST GO place when I drive past Rotorua for some really good authentic dumplings. Brought a few different international friends to try it and they all love it and said it’s the best dumpling they had. Owner lady is very lovely. Must support!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cherise K. 2 years ago on Google
    I was nervous that the noodles wouldn't be filling, but they were super hearty with really decent portion sizes. All four of us found them delicious! I haven't had takeaway dumplings in a while, and let me tell you, these ones are ten times better than the frozen ones from the supermarket 😅 We definitely plan on buying here again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tjiele P. 7 months ago on Google
    Best food around! Haven't had noodles and dumplings this good ever before! The food really is 11/10. I recommend fried dumplings (any flavour) and the chicken fried noodles. Good portion sizes and good price. The husband and wife owners make everything by hand including the dumplings and sauces. Great attentive service too, did not have to wait long for the food! Hidden gem in Rotorua, we plan to visit every time we come to Rotorua from now on 😁 Edit: Food still holds up after a year! So good
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 peony y. 1 year ago on Google
    Yummy homemade noodles👍🏻 My daughter loves to eat beef noodles in soup. The noodles are al dente, so they big enough for a man to share with an adult and kid. The fried dumpling tasty really good and was very juicy. I like the chill oil too. Recommend to the travellers and also the local.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benjamin T. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden gem! I chanced upon it while walking along the streets but it was closed during that day. Came back to try their noodles and it exceeded expectations. Place was spacious and the lady that served us was super friendly. Noodles and dumplings are 5/5 - well made and flavour is great! If you like spicy or hate it, don't be afraid to tell the lady so that they can cook it to your liking. Will come back again if I am around the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elsa O. 1 year ago on Google
    Super good place. Awesome food. Really really friendly staff. Even had someone playing the piano in the background live. Only a bit of steps to get to the placw honestly. The food is really worth it. Love it. I would come back if I could :))))
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ethan O. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing tasty food at a good price and generous portion. Owner is also really warm and friendly, and the place has a calm atmosphere and aesthetic. They even had someone playing the piano while during my visit! Definitely a good place to eat (although it might not be wheelchair accessible because of the stairs leading up to the restaurant).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Judith 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed coming here for lunch. Hubby and I have walked past many time, but I'm stoked we finally went it. Awesome food! Great value. Awesome service. So welcoming. I'd highly recommend. I love the vegan noodle soup 🤤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nelson Rodriguez R. 1 year ago on Google
    stopped at Rotorua on our drive down the island. the sleepy town had most things closed on the rainy Sunday we pulled in, but we saw the great reviews for the food in this place and wanted to skip the more tourist area on Eat Street. so happy we made it out here. the food was so very tasty, the noodles and dumplings were delicious. and the service was lovely! i love an out of the way food spot with people that truly care about the food they are serving. highly recommend if you’re looking for a spot to eat on your travels!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 eileen g. 1 year ago on Google
    Ate here yesterday and pleasantly suprised. Had the beef noodle soup and was so good, the beef was proper beef, as opposed those thinly shaved beef you get in a steamboat. Had dumplings to eat in but very yum so got extra lot form takeaway. Definitely recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wai S. 1 year ago on Google
    Took my friend there for lunch who hasn’t been to Fresh Noodle before. We had vegetable stir free noodle & boiled pork & veggie dumplings. Great hand made noodles, the texture was just right👍 We enjoyed the food! The place could add a few pot plants for its bland decor though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colin S. 2 years ago on Google
    Chicken meatball noodle soup is to die for, the homemade noodles are so good. We also had the highly recommended pan fried chicken and prawn dumplings and the lovely mango juice. We would so much like you come here more frequently.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 brad d. 1 year ago on Google
    We absolutely loved our three dishes: pantry vegetarian dumplings, prawn noodles and vegan noodle soup. They were all delicious. I love that they have a bowl of chili oil so you can add as much heat as you want to your food. Plus, the hostess is adorable. Such a sweet lady.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen S. 1 year ago on Google
    Writing this review is making me hungry again… I wanted to try this place specifically for the vegetarian dumplings. Tried both the boiled and the fried. Yes, that’s 2 different kinds of vegetarian dumplings at a proper Chinese restaurant. We also tried the noodles, so good! The one waitress was very nice and works very efficiently. The decor feels like I’m eating in a friend’s dining room. Warning: 2 flights of stairs. We scanned the QR code for the menu so bring your phone.

  • 5/5 Maggie 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden gem ! Great yummy noodles and friendly service ! Fried dumplings are delicious! Best noodles in town !

  • 5/5 Parthiban M. 1 year ago on Google
    A place that was recommended by our Rafting company in Rotorua. It's a simple place run by humble folks making delicious food. Everything is made in house and that just makes the difference in the flavors. I got the Vegan Noodles with broth along with the Chicken and Prawn dumplings. They were both simply delicious. The broth had the right amount of heat and the noodles the perfect texture. The dumplings were juicy and meat inside tender. Would recommend this place in a heart beat for your visit in Rotorua. Support this small, upcoming business.

  • 5/5 Jwen Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Go for the mango juice, the pan-fried dumplings and the beef noodles!! Pork noodles were so good too 🤤 the dumplings were crispy, the noodles were very satisfying and tasty, plus the owner of the shop was super friendly 🤩

  • 5/5 Julian W. 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden gem upstairs. Delicious fresh noodles and broth. Dumplings excellent and crispy as well. Local husband and wife team.

  • 5/5 Amelia J. 4 months ago on Google
    The staff are so lovely, the food is amazing and tastes absolutely fabulous. Definitely the best place in Rotorua!! It’s a hidden gem 💎 Love the dumplings and the beef noodle soup is my favourite!

  • 5/5 Jenny B. 4 months ago on Google
    The reviews are great so we thought we would give it a try and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the service was great. It does look a little like a hole in the wall but I suppose thats how you know its good. If you go, I would highly recommend the fresh mango juice (it was like a smoothie, so good!) And the chicken dumplings.

  • 5/5 Parth K. 6 months ago on Google
    Came across this place on Google - saw all the good reviews and pulled up for takeout dinner. It was so good that during our 2 nights stay in Rotorua, we had dinner from here on both nights. Hidden Gem! Must try it if you’re travelling to Rotorua.

  • 4/5 Gillian C. 8 months ago on Google
    Delicious meal. Dishes are flavourful and the noodles were perfectly done. We also got pan-fried dumplings which had generous amounts of filling and a lovely lace crisp. Would have enjoyed some vinegar and ginger with the dumplings, but overall a good meal.

  • 5/5 Ar G. 10 months ago on Google
    This is like a hidden surprise restaurant in rotorua. Their foods are also surprising with a very tasty noodle. We will definitely recommend this, don't hesitate to go up the stairs. ❤️ Thank you for the kind lady who served us.

  • 5/5 Ethan X. 5 months ago on Google
    Fresh noodles and dumplings all hand-made on the day - definitely can taste the difference. Absolutely delicious authentic and classic Chinese flavours. The owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming to boot. Truly a local gem worth trying.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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