New North Road, Auckland

A standout in a feast of traditional Chinese dishes – recommended by VIVA editor Jesse Mulligan, “Mix will probably build its business on the spillover from more established restaurants, but I predict it won’t be long before this becomes one of the best first choices on the strip.” 

Mix is decked out in a nip, sultry fit out, complete with a fully stocked bar. A lot of natural wood surfaces have been used as décor, to couple with the owner’s passion to rejoice fussy eaters.