Cheek And Chong - Orewa

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–40 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Very nice Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Shaking Beef, Kaffir Lime Chicken

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $90–100 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Shaking Beef, Pad Thai

Very nice location and food was mostly okay. However, the duck was disappointing. Flavors were nice, but what happened to the flesh? I felt as though I was picking at what was left on the carcass. Far to expensive for the price. The service was appalling. No eye contact and didn't give us enough time to check out the menu. A little animation would have gone a long way. The food arrived in a timely manner, but again no words spoken or eye contact. Our food was plonked on the table and she whisked herself away. We will not be back. Part of the experience of sharing a meal with someone is the people that serve you their friendliness and interest in making the diner feel welcome. This restaurant has a long way to go in this area.

Fried chicken wings were AMAZING but didn't come with enough sauce. Dishes are made to share. We had the vegan dumplings but didn't like them. Lemongrass chicken for the main, very nice. Make sure you add rice as meals don't come with rice. We also had wok greens and had to take food home in a container as ordered too much. Dessert was chilli chocolate fondant and that was the best I've ever had! Staff were welcoming and helpful. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan stuff on the menu as well as vegetarian friendly