The Blue Breeze Inn

Chinese restaurant · Ponsonby

The Blue Breeze Inn

Chinese restaurant · Ponsonby
146 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Central, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand

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Asian fusion with Pacific vibes, known for pork belly buns  

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146 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Central, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand Get directions

thebluebreezeinn.co.nz
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146 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Central, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011, New Zealand Get directions

+64 9 360 0303
thebluebreezeinn.co.nz
@thebluebreezeinn

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Hela Rahman

Google
Popped in very close to closing time without a booking and they kindly let us dine. We felt like something light and fresh so we got the wontons, kimchi and a couple of the salads - all the ingredients were so fresh and delicious! I have been to Blue Breeze Inn many times over the years and it has never disappointed. Yummy food, lovely atmosphere, exceptional service always. Highly recommend.

Helen Joe

Google
The meal was good but the steak was a bit disappointing. They didn’t have ribeye but T-bone instead and there was not much meat for the price, and it tasted dry and overcooked for my liking (I realised afterwards that they didn’t ask how we’d like it cooked). The smashed cucumber is not smashed but eggplant dish was crunchy and tasty.

Penny Chua-Ong

Google
I have always loved The Blue Breeze Inn. Their staff has always been welcoming whenever we come visit, sometimes without a reservation, but we’re always made comfortable and welcome. My favorite is their pork bao bun, andntheir crispy wagyu salad. I try to come back at least once a month here. Love their food 🥰

Lisa Leatulagi

Google
Great vibe! Mood from lighting, music was great. Food was so good, especially loved the Fried rice with truffle mushroom. Service was on point 👌 highly recommend to have dinner here with friends.

Sean Wallace

Google
Great food, great portion size, extremely flavoursome and the staff were super friendly. Also child friendly as we had our little one with us

Erin Sing

Google
Relaxed dining affair that boasts incredible flavours - every dish we had was absolutely delicious - great service and really lively atmosphere.

Graycee Tuinukuafe

Google
My partner and I had walked in on Valentines Day and they were able to accommodate for us during a busy period. They had us seated at the bar where we had some fun cocktails and yarns with our bartender before they seated us at an available table. Food was delicious and had a spicy kick to it too.

Claudia Vaya

Google
The dumplings are absolutely mouthwatering and amazing pairing with the red vinegar sauce. I chose the cocktail mango massage and did not have an ounce of regret. It is delicious!! And of course we smashed the food quickly after they came, i didnt have a chance to take a photo. Excellent service as well from friendly staff
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Mike U.

Yelp
Exceptional Asian fusion meal. Their cured salmon and vegetable salad as well as their burrata with roasted peanuts is to die for. Highly recommend in the Ponsonby section of Auckland. We sat outside facing Ponsonby Road. While the street was very noisy, the atmosphere both in and outside of the restaurant was casual and friendly. I don't know if we will ever get to go back to Auckland but if we do, we would go back to the Blue Breeze Inn.
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Andrea U.

Yelp
I ordered the lamb & my husband the salmon, We had a lovely outdoor table facing Ponsonby Road in front of the food hall. This is a New Zealand restaurant with an Asian influence. The street was very very noisy, motorcyclists roared up and down the street. The chairs outside were very uncomfortable, too low, too deep, I was sticking to the cushion and sitting very awkwardly. It was very warm outside. By 7:30 on a Wednesday evenings every table was taken. The salmon came out first & we heard a story about it. All of the ingredients were on a platter around the sauce. The waitress piled everything high on top making a tower & topped with the sauce. She said the higher it is the better our year will be. We then waited for my stir fried lamb with noodles, which was excellent l! My husband asked about my lamb & we were told that platters are meant to be shared & this is a salad & first course. We ate in reverse and ended with a small plate of fresh Barada with roasted peanuts ginger joy and Chinese fried bread. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked & smelled wonderful. Despite the noise, discomfort, inconsistent service & heat our meal was excellent!
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Sandy C.

Yelp
The food we had was excellent! We had the bang bang chicken starter with some rice and some dumplings. We were surprised that the chicken starter came cold (intentionally so) but the flavors were great! I had to buy a tiki mug to add to my collection and it was very reasonably priced! The service was also friendly and really quick!
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Rob B.

Yelp
I guess if you could "hold against them" it's becasue it is not authentic. But that's not what your going for and that's not what they are offering. This is an awesome fun time. The service is fun and the menu is delicious. The cocktails should not be missed. The Ginger Honi is a masterpiece and must take forever to make. Since were no going for an authentic Asian experince means we can have some rocking desserts Western style. The Chocolate desseert is dope! DO NOT MISS THE PORK BELLY BAO!
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Nilar H.

Yelp
I tried this place as it was at the top of Auckland's Best Restaurants according to Urban List. Overall, a bit disappointed. The food ranged from decent to delicious but overpriced in my opinion, although the atmosphere is quite nice. We ordered the pork and prawn shiu mai, pork and black truffle steamed dumpling, hot and numbing ground wild boar, and wok-fried market greens. The market greens was bok choy that night, charred with a nice flavor - this actually ended up being the favorite for both my partner and me. I also added on one of the pork belly steamed buns after seeing them brought to a neighboring table. It looked amazing but was a big letdown - too salty, too much hoisin sauce, and definitely not worth $11 each. There's so many items on the menu that sound good and that I'd like to try, but based on what I've had so far and the prices, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back.
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Paul V.

Yelp
Prior to landing in Auckland, I did a quick survey of some of the kiwis seated around me on the flight from LAX to get a feel for whether or not there was a must visit restaurant in the city. While some may have been influenced by the suggestions made prior to their own, four of six agreed that The Blue Breeze Inn was an absolute must visit, and I'm certainly glad I heeded their aggregate advice. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Having heard that there can at times be a lengthy wait for seating even though there's abundant space, I arrived at Blue Breeze Inn around midday on Sunday, and even then took note of the fact that the place was quite frequented already. I was seated immedietly and tended to by one of the friendliest gentlemen I've yet encountered, and I appreciated that he was up for a bit of banter as opposed to just going through the motions. I placed my order heeding a bit of his advice and found that I was served within roughly ten minutes, which was excellent. The decor at Blue Breeze Inn threw me off a bit. Is it Asian fusion? Well, yes I suppose, but there's also a bit of a South Pacific Island vibe as well? Things make a bit more sense if you look at the menu, which is exactly what you might call a blend of traditional Cantonese Asian and South Pacific Island. It's interesting, but as you'll see - it works. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? As others have stated, Blue Breeze Inn isn't cheap, but they don't skimp on the portions either. While I was initially taken aback a bit by a price tag of NZ$10.00 for a roasted pork belly bun, this was without a doubt the largest pork bao I've ever seen or consumed. The NZ$18.00 Bang Bang Chili Chicken was a truly massive portion of chicken, and on the recommendation of my waiter I had it with a complimentary heaping portion of steamed rice. The sticker shock may be a factor, but know that it's well worth it. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Both of these dishes were excellent. To start, the massive Pork Belly Bao was flavorful and unique given the roasted nature of the pork belly, which resulted in a very crispy exterior skin that paired with a fatty cut of meat and some flavorful pork. While it was a bit heavy on the cilantro in my opinion this was easily dealt with by removing a few pieces. While Blue Breeze is known for their bao, it was the Chili Chicken dish that really surprised me. For starters, the dish is cool, but meshes exceptionally well with piping hot steamed white rice. There's certainly a kick here given the chili peppers, but that kick was offset by the heaping portion of chicken and enhanced by the generous quantity of onions. Excellent. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? My visit to The Blue Breeze Inn was among my best dining experiences in Auckland, and like those who sat around me on my flight from Los Angeles, I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Star Granted.
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Daisy I.

Yelp
Had the duck here, it was so delicious in a wrap with the pancake and all the sauces. Very classy spot in ponsonby. Highly recommend for good quality food and service
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Milly H.

Yelp
I was lucky enough to dine up the back in the "Jacuzzi" - a bright blue velvet full circle booth for 10 at the back of the restaurant. Slightly elevated we had the best view of the kitchen/bar and other diners. The vibe was pumping and the interior is so vibrant with clever lighting and materials. I loved the way they've merged chinese and pacific themes in both the fit out, the food and the drinks list. The staff are absolutely charming and funny. - all of them individuals which I love! Makes it all the more credible. I had the Damn Native rum cocktail with citrus notes which was so delicious yet not as alcoholic as i'd expected a rum cocktail to be. We drank Quartz Reef Pinot Gris and the boys had a selection of craft beers. The dumplings are some of the best I've had in Auckland - Pork and Prawn Shumai, and the fried spicy chicken dumplings were OTC (Off the Chain) as were the momofuku style pork buns. We'd stuffed our selves so full of these moorish entree's that we had little room for the mains -we shared the Red Braised Crispy Pork ribs which were moist and delicious and massive! The Mar Po Tofu was yummy even for the non-tofu lovers. We got lots of sides as we love our greens and overall the dish sizes were pretty damn good. I think this place has nailed casual dining with atmostphere. Perfect for lunch, dinner, snacking and boozing!
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Vanessa M.

Yelp
I was super keen to try Blue Breeze Inn, having heard some amazing things about it. It definitely didn't disappoint. We had a booking - I didn't make it, and arrived a little bit late due to some work drinks, so I'm not sure if our friends had to wait at all to be seated. They seemed in good spirits and didn't mention anything, so I'm sure it was all good there. They've got a great selection of cocktails and craft beer. I was a little bit overwhelmed by the drinks list, so maybe don't rush straight into it like I did. Take your time. Next time I definitely want to try a cocktail! We ordered the dumplings, the pork buns, the ribs, the eggplant.. and something else I've forgotten. It was all amazing. Everything is a stand out. And those RIBS! I think my FB status was dedicated to those ribs as I left.. They're not ribs, they're basically pork belly and smothered in a more-ish sauce. So much meat, and it just falls off the bone. A must. The dessert... Yeah, I wouldn't rave about it. And I probably wouldn't order it again - I'd rather order another main dish and gorge on that. It wasn't that it wasn't good, but considering the main dishes are SO good, why use up valuable stomach space on dessert.
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Katie L.

Yelp
I was so excited to finally visit this new posh place in Ponsonby. It was packed with people when we arrived, but luckily we got a table outside. We ordered Pork and prawn Shumai ($8), Pork belly bun ($8) and a Spicy hot pot of beef shin ($30). Boy it was expensive! $8 for a small bun with a piece of cucumber and pork belly? Although the skin was crispy and refreshing, I wouldn't pay this much for it. Other foods were just so so and I am not sure if I want to try others... Maybe I am better off with cheap & delicious chinese Yum cha. Service and the mood was fantastic. Little cold on outside seats though.
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Courtney E.

Yelp
"Modern Pacific Chinese" reads the business card of newest eatery on the Ponsonby strip, The Blue Breeze Inn. The stylish abode has a Southern Asian interior mixed with a 50's Pacifica charm. The quirky restaurant is bright and open with floor to ceiling windows and delicate lampshades hanging over every table. Its fusion cuisine reflects a Pacifica theme mixed with Asian methods of cookery, flavour and ingredients. All the plates are designed for sharing. I like and I don't like this place.. Its fusion combinations don't excite me as its not original by making your everyday shui mai and har gau dumplings. It keeps with the Pacifica theme by using alternative meats and seafood not commonly used in Southern Asian cuisine such as boar, tua tua and lamb. The menu also caters to vegetarians with most dishes having the option to be altered. The prices reflect the majority of the dishes based on the portion size and the clientele, which i find to fit the more corporate clientele, who have the money to spend at a place like this. However for an average diner, three dumplings for $9 and $8 for one pork or chicken bun is a tad costly. This place will suit you if you don't mind spending money on over priced items, when you can get better value for your money in most authentic Chinese restaurants. Rating Food: 7.5/10 Service: 7/10 Value for Money: Average 146 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-Late
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Arena W.

Yelp
Delicious food. The standout dish was the paddle crab - it was perfectly spiced to make your lips tingle after crunching through it. The flavors in the crispy skinned duck and native weeds weren't exciting and I was a bit disappointed. If you have to drive I recommend the sugar cane juice. It's delicious, looks cute and it's perfect to sip at the same pace as a cocktail. It's a visually exciting space. The atmosphere is noisy and fun. The tiki shack theming is cute, but slightly grating towards the end of the night. The over the top styling is an interesting choice because the menu is food for foodies. Two of us had a few drinks and the bill came to $90, we were impressed!
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Emily O.

Yelp
I am obsessed with this restauant! I adore the decor, it's done so well and you really feel like you've escaped Auckland and landed in Hawaii or a Pacific paradise of some form! Although quite loud inside, it adds to the atmosphere and general buzz of the restaurant. As a tofu lover, I seriously appreciate the vegetarian options on the menu, which offers something for everyone! And the drinking coconuts are an absolute must to really top off your dining experience and ensure the feeling that you've escaped to somewhere that isn't Ponsonby Road. Been here a few times and will be returning many more, love it!!
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Meng L.

Yelp
Trendy place serving nouveau Chinese food. There is trendy loud music. The garlic fried "shell on" black tiger prawns was good. The hot and numbing ground wild boar with water chestnut was very good. Kai Kan was a bit tough. Steamed bun of of roast porky belly was also God. The steamed prawn and pork wonton were OK.
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Harry M.

Yelp
I've been to Blue Breeze before but didn't take enough notice of the experience to write a review - I do remember it being very good. I went again with a friend yesterday and it was just as good as I remember. We made a booking online which was easy and hassle free - and it's a good idea to book here if you don't want to wait for a table or sit at the bar. Thumbs up for an easy online booking system. I'm sure the first time I came here the theme was modern Chinese fusion and it now seems to have some Hawaiian/Pacific theme going on as well which just doesn't work. But the service is acceptable and the food more than makes up for it. Plus they have awesome table set up and utensils. We had a whole bunch of small appetisers as none of the bigger plates took our fancy. Steamed pork and shrimp wontons, steamed tiger prawn dumplings, bang bang chicken, wok fried brocolli. All of them were excellent. I didn't find the spice level to be as hot as advertised but that would be the only gripe. The steamed wontons were amazing - far better than I expected. Oh and we had a pork bun each which is semi deconstructed and done really well. The service was OK. Nothing to write home about. Our waiter was professional but not overly friendly or engaging - probably a French thing. The wine was good value (had a bottle of French red).
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Oindrila M.

Yelp
Food was good, drinks were good. The music was a bit too loud. Service was good. Friendly staff.
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Tempest W.

Yelp
Great staff, good wine list and the cocktails are pretty fancy too We just opted for dumplings. Three kinds. Pork and scallop, Pork and Prawn and a spicy fried chicken one. The sizes are more than generous, and the scallop and pork version were packed full of scallops, big, fleshy chunks. Delicious. Served scaldingly hot, fragrant and juicy. The Prawn and pork one was also delicious, and the intriguing chicken dumpling was crispy, with a somewhat strange, but yummy casing that was sort of thick and chewy. To be honest, I was so full after the preceding two, I only managed a small bite of one of the chicken ones, so am mostly relying on Mal's palate for feedback. He declared the filling to be "Yummy." As he also calls me "Yummy" make of that what you will, or consider yourself warned, or whatever.

Su L.

Yelp
Really delicious food. I'm from Hawaii and a little skeptical of island-inspired Asian fusion restaurants but this one was really cool and work seeking out. Pretty pricey but if you're going to splurge for one meal, this is it. If you're looking for something a little more casual and affordable, Chow Chow noodle and whiskey bar (a casual watery by Blue Breeze) is in the annex next door. Also a cool little market area to check out and grab a drink.
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Nora B.

Yelp
To the person behind recruiting staff at Blue Breeze Inn, you nailed it! One does ofcourse demand a great service everywhere, but this was much more than that. It was a personalised experience. We turned up at their doorsteps, three girls no reservation on a very busy cold Saturday night. We were seated at the bar promptly, which turned out to be really fun watching gorgeous drinks being mixed. The bartender (they normally look angry and deaf but not this one) walked us through food menu and made few suggestions, as he so casually continued whipping cocktails in coconuts. We ordered the non alcoholic coconut drink ...mind blowing! Then came the tiger prawns dumplings ( a must have), bang bang chicken ( most popular dish for a reason we ordered it again in the same sitting), the lamb was really tender (quite a rich brothy type dish) and finally we got the fried shell crab. The latter was sadly a disappointment, it was just oil seeping through every bite. We decided to tell the waitress our feedback, surprisingly she came back from the kitchen to offer us a replacement on the house since we didn't enjoy this dish. Well done BBI. I personally like the food, I appreciate them thinking outside the box pairing jelly fish with chicken (bang bang chicken) but i think it is an aquired taste. Go with someone who likes to experiment with food and believes that sour is the new savoury. You will not be disappointed.
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Kathy L.

Yelp
Came here a few nights ago for a celebratory dinner- after hearing it was a good restaurant from a hospo-in-the-know. Unfortunately we were running late on our end, and they had given away our reservation (fair enough) but fortunately they were able to find us a seat near the kitchen- which was not a bad spot. Loved looking into the woks and food being prepped. Loved the decor- felt like I was really in South East Asia and waiters were great- a fan of the Hawaiian style shirts. Had one of the pork and prawn steamed wontons- which were beautiful and tasty. The Bang bang chicken was spicy- but not too much- and tasty with jellyfish (curious!) cucumber with black vinegar and sesame chilli dressing. They do online bookings for tables less than 8, so got a table for 7 (another time) in the main section with a couched area and backless stools. Tried a mix of their spicy and non-spicy dishes. They had really cool pyramid shaped fried taro dumplings with peking duck sauce. Really interesting. Also yumcha style bamboo baskets with steamed black tiger prawn and sesame dumplings. Their stir-fried wagyu beef was very well cooked and practically fell off the bone, which was divine. Was cooked in a dark soy, Sichuan pepper and chilli stew with an interesting addition of mandarin. After reading their dessert menu, we couldn't resist and got their six thick, big cookies- 3 chocolate chip and 3 double choc chip. Had to try their very unique mandarin jelly. Came on a plate with almost weightless coconut vanilla marshmallow as well as pineapple tapioca and ginger. Also had to order their peanut butter soft serve as it sounded delicious. Definitely my fave sweet treat- with it's jelly, crunchy honeycomb peanuts and chocolate cookie crumbs. Beautiful. Book in advance and definitely visit- delicious
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Myde M.

Yelp
I had a great time at this spot. The service was great and so was the food. We checked it out late on Sunday and it wasn't too packed. We were seated almost immediately, we had reservations of course. The food was well priced and I especially enjoyed to pork bun, it was delicious. The cocktails are also worth checking out. I would definitely check this out again.
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Sarah B.

Yelp
I have heard only great things about blue breeze, my experience had great company, beautiful food, a busy atmosphere and unfortunately the rudest service I have ever experienced. It's such a shame when one individual lets down an entire team. Regardless the food was beautiful, but I won't be going back.
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Kelly B.

Yelp
Chef Che has an amazing talent of combining delicate, spicy & sweet Asian flavors that are modern yet wholly comforting and perfectly balanced. Lively & delicious, it's a great place for an adventure in eating with plenty of Ponsonby eye candy - from suits to loud prints to make the company equally interesting.
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Chiana S.

Yelp
This night pales in comparison to the previous 4 times I have been here. Tonight the dumplings were soupy, the prawns covered in salty sambal and the bok choy really large and chewy. The only good thing on this night was the Tofu bun which was amazing. A very disappointing meal. I hope this is a one off or I'll be going to Mee Kong Baby. The service was tentative and wine menu good and it was great to get to sit at the Chefs table and watch the Chefs. I took the opportunity also to chat to one of the Sous Chefs.
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Sean S.

Yelp
A very popular and fun place in Ponsonby, The Blue Breeze keeps it light with their tropical shirt wearing staff, but the service is prompt and leaves you feeling no doubts that you are, in fact, in Ponsonby. The prices are pretty much inline with Ponsonby, which is to say that you ought to expect to spend a little bit of money here on your visit. The food is excellent with a great combination of flavours and the real standout is their cocktails and selection of rum. This is definitely a rum oriented drinks bar so no Red Bull and Vodkas will be served here. In particular highlight were the smaller plates to share and this would be my recommendation of how to order when visiting.
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Sam C.

Yelp
I am a big fan of Asian food but I was a bit disapontined by what we got. Pork and duck was good but not great. Drinks were well priced - especially the wine considering the quality. Maybe try again - pork buns where OK.
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Mairead O.

Yelp
Last night I experienced my first evening meal at the Blue Breeze. I arrived prior to my dinner companions. I was warmly welcomed, my coat was taken, and I was shown to my table. Thence forth I couldn't fault anything relative to the food or the service. BUT having agreed that we would all like to order dessert and coffee we were told we had to VACATE our table!! Now I know many restaurants observe the two sittings rule, but having made a prior reservation for 6.30pm we weren't informed that we needed to be done and dusted in order to accommodate the "second sitting"!!! So instead of ordering desserts, coffees (and had it not been a school night - quite possibly another bottle of wine!) we obediently vacated our table, paid and left the premises. We were all quite unimpressed. I don't think I'll be heading back any time soon, just as a matter of principle!!!
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C'est M.

Yelp
Cool and trendy. Place to see and be seen. 3.5/5 stars for food. Must-try pork belly bun. Walked by and on a whim asked if there was any seating available for a table of 3 adults, plus a toddler. Score! Condition was we had to clear out in 1.5 hrs for a reservation. What luck for the weekend and the place was packed despite it not being the dinner rush yet! SERVICE: friendly, quick, attentive without being intrusive. our server chit chatted with us and kept our water glasses full. food came out quickly. we did not feel rushed despite the time constriction. AMBIANCE: cool cool cool. great place to get sloshed with a group of friends. place is loud, as expected from busy places that's fueled with alcohol. we didn't expect it to be family-friendly, but we spied a few families with infants and young children when we initially walked by. keep in mind this was btwn 5:00pm - 6:00pm. despite a high chair being available, this place is more infant/toddler-tolerant than infant/toddler-friendly due to the crowded space and general cool vibe even during non-peak times. FOOD: Steamed scallop, pork, and chilli wonton - average. nice presentation. okay texture. flavor was average like something at a typical dim sum/yum cha place. Steamed bun of peking pork belly - outstanding. fluffy soft bun. flavorful meat. good balance of texture. if i remember correctly, 1 order = 1 steamed bun. you may not want to share this dish, so order accordingly. Stir-fried wild boar, silken tofu and chilli bean paste - spied this delicious looking dish on a nearby table and we wanted it, too. generous portion. side of rice is extra. dish was too greasy and spicy despite asking for less spice. way too much seasoning and taste-wise, hard to distinguish wild boar from tofu. not our thing, but still glad we tried it. Roasted duck - half-order. enough for 3 adults. duck was average. decent flavor, but a bit dry. skin wasn't as crunchy as we would have liked. Overall, the food was just okay with the standout being the steamed bun peking pork belly. We could barely finish all the food ordered, yet we didn't feel sated and felt a bit uncomfortable from all the rich, heavy foods. We'll likely return when the menu changes again.
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Dan R.

Yelp
I must have tried 75% of the menu since they opened. Fantastic food that always consistent along with the service. Bang bang chicken! You got to try it
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Mary F.

Yelp
Easy, breezy and located right at the front of Ponsonby Central (Ponsonby Road frontage). Despite being a popular joint, staff are very accomodating, at finding you a table (working in with their existing reservations). Also impressive is their fast service. I shared appetizers with a friend, and the speed at which the salad came to our table was mindblowing, especially on a busy Friday. The pork bun and prawn dumplings were particularly tasty. I love that drinks are available served in coconuts (and garnished with roses). Next time I visit I'll be trying that peanut butter soft serve dessert for sure..
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Kevin C.

Yelp
The cocktails are amazing - my wife had a delicious cocktail that had a real rose in it. She was happy about that. I had a pork bun and some dumplings. I'll be back. Delicious.
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Jennifer M.

Yelp
Love love love this place Amazing food. Super friendly staff. It's always busy but they still manage to keep it fun and friendly Asian fusion - there's are nice mix of traditional and modern
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James T.

Yelp
Had high expectations given its seeming popularity. Interior was quite nice, very curated, plenty of windows. Unfortunately all of the vegetarian options were average and overpriced. The mushroom balls were ok, but the others were worse than I make at home and I'm no chef - bland, small and with boring flavours. Go here if you want to spend $10 on $1 worth of barely-flavoured bok choy.

Jaime S.

Yelp
Perfect for my friends birthday dinner! The booth at the back was perfect for a large group!!
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Jana K.

Yelp
If I ever had to choose between Al Brown and Che Barrington it would be a tough one. Lucky they are on completely different culinary battlefields which makes all of us fine cuisine lovers sigh with relief. I have been to The Blue Breeze Inn numerous times - at the start when they only just opened and you would have expected they didn't know what was going on (but quite the opposite!), on a busy Saturday night when they just nailed it with their professionalism), on a casual midweek night - and they never disappointed me once. Interior decor - Pacific/Hawaiian theme with some modern bits and pieces popping out here and there just enough not to make the place tacky. Staff - very polite, friendly, positive, professional - just adding to the overall very pleasant ambient Menu - very innovative, exciting, delicious.... because it is a Pacific Asian fusion there are some very interesting combinations and unexpected tastes. Whatever you choose on the menu you are in for a big treat and big surprises. Very good selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages - the whole place has a little bit for everyone Food - very good quality, beautifully presented, amazing tastes. If you are lucky to be seated next to the kitchen you can see chefs preparing it right in front of you. And if it's your super lucky day Che might even explain you a few things about the mysterious spaces he is using Price - for the quality of the food and excellent service one gets when going to The Blue Breeze Inn it is not overly expensive. Keep in mind that it is a fine cuisine restaurant so you probably wouldn't want to eat there every night :) All in all if you are looking for a taste roller-coaster and a night of food adventure your destination is clear - The Blue Breeze Inn it is.
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Michael Y.

Yelp
very authentic chinese food embodied in a posh western style presentation. the wonton,dumplings,chinese steamed bread, tofu,bangbang chicken, and roasted duck are recomended. plus the cable bay chardonnay.
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Nico F.

Yelp
The second you walk into the door you know its good. Great ambience. Has a bar to have casual drinks as well as multiple types of tables throughout the restaraunt. Ordered the famous steamed pork buns OMG amazing! The contrasting textures and flavours are to die for. Also had the half duck and it was delicious. Crispy skin and so tender. Ordered the spinach in sesame oil. Had a bit too much ginger I believe. Ginger is quite strong and it took over slightly. The waitress also recommended cocktails that were on special so we decided to go for it. They didn't compliment the meal whatsoever. A rich coconut, espresso, chocolate type cocktail. We said we were not happy with them and she gave us a refund for the cocktails and she was very apologetic, apart from that she provided great service throughout. Highly recommend!
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Adele L.

Yelp
Had the most amazing experience at Blue Breeze last night and it is an experience! The place is cool and hip, the cocktails are to die for and the food...well we had several food-gasims during our feast! The black tiger prawn dumplings were tender, the duck was divine with sides of bok choy and rice but the stand out dishes were the steamed pork buns and the dessert of mandarin jelly. We are already planning our next trip back, can't wait!
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Stu M.

Yelp
Blue breeze always delivers. Their quirky chino pacific rim fusion is perfect for Sunday lunch
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Emmanuel B.

Yelp
First long time I wanted to go there, but always queue, always full, so after more than 2 years leaving fifty meters away, finally decided to go. Was feeling pretty negative about the place don't know why, just a feeling. And finally got a table, and then all the positives came out, the service was nice and smiley, and the choice of food it's good. And actually very tasty. Small Asian fusion tapas, made fast and seems very fresh. Dumplings are a killer and the duck is just plain yummy. All surrounded with an awesome service. Just downside, I am so full now after the chocolate lava, that I am gonna explose so I need to. Stop writting :)) bottom line nice place to go.
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Mimi K.

Yelp
I love coming here, the dining is casual chic, there's always great people watching. Food ... You must have the prawn dumplings and last nite tried the Tua Tuas with pork belly and it was divine! But the best thing about Blue Breeze is the service. The staff are so nice, professional and fun. PERFECT!
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Nico T.

Yelp
Really disappointed in the knowledge of the staff here, was not able to give us any recommendations on the dishes and was lacking social skills. Food was quite bland and very westernised, not much flavour. Would not dine here again.

Helen R.

Yelp
I love the food here. The mushroom wontons are to die for. Cocktails great too It's always a noisy bustling place so if you don't mind that then you can't go wrong