New Ruby - Papakura New Zealand

Run by family for many many years, you get a friendly service from the owners and their kids. Food reminds me of traditional home cooking, not super tasty as if msg was added, but not so bland that you know you just cook better at home. Hits and misses with different menu items, but mostly enjoyable. I strongly recommend ordering ala carte instead of their buffet. Their takeaway is somehow not as good as dining in either. Decor is very old, needs a revamp! But when we eat during dinnertime, they put on air-conditioning so it feels comfortable. Our lil picky eater actually enjoys eating here because she feels like at home with the staff being very attentive to her. We have been back many a times, and will still do so to support local businesses.

Been to the ruby many times over the years and have always loved the garlic prawns and scallops. Recent visit was dissappointing though. The garlic prawns were nothing like they used to be and were quite bland. Bring back the old recipe/chef!

Amazing food and staff. One of the best Chinese restaurants in Auckland! Get down to Papakura and try it. Reasonable price, friendly, funny staff and the food is just amazing. Recommend seafood in birds nest or duck treasure. You will never go home hungry after eating at this place. BYO also.

Went to New Ruby last night and it was a group booking with about 25-30 people. The place is very tidy but a little to cramped but it is well organised. The decor is a bit 1970ish but is still presentable. The food was great. it was cooked properly with plenty of flavour and a good selection of food. The thing a liked was that they kept stocking up the buffet so if you wanted more of the same thing you didn't have to wait for more to arrive and the dessert was just the best with a huge selection. It was more a Kiwi/Chinese vibe going. One bad point was the barman who was a bit on the slow side which was ok because he did a good job making cocktails etc. When we first arrived we were greeted by a friendly staff member, we gave them the booking name and they showed us to our tables. Most of the people in the group were standing and talking and I was wondering if the staff would come and ask us to sit down as we were close to where the restrooms were and other diners were having to walk around us, but they didn't seem to mind. I have to say that. I would have no problem with going back there soon.

I go to New Ruby for the takeaways only, but the food there is magnificent! Had garlic prawns and some curry dishes the other day and I gotta say it's pretty damn delicious! MUST go to the restaurant some day for the buffet!