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Top 9 food items to try in Wellington city – Experience the true taste of Wellington

Yes, visiting the beehive-shaped Parliament, the museum and the Mount Victoria Lookout can all be amazing, but what you'll love the most about Wellington, New Zealand is its delightful dishes. Try the following dishes when you are in the culinary capital of New Zealand during your next tour.

1

Paua Ravioli

It's a seafood delicacy loved by everyone alike (even if it's a little pricey). If you are holidaying at Oaks Wellington Hotel, just have a short walk and head to Logan Brown, which is an award-winning restaurant specialized in Paua ravioli. Get your taste buds ready to enjoy an impressive Italian-Kiwi fusion dish!

2

Chilli Oil Dumplings

Head to the Rams Crazy Dumpling Restaurant to enjoy the best of chilli oil dumplings floating in a tasty broth. Believe it or not- these are much tastier than most of the chilli oil dumplings offered by Wellington hotels.

3

Ceviche

No matter when you to Ortega Fish Shack, it will always have delicious ceviche for you. This dish is often topped with herbs and crispy shallots, and you'll fall in love with this fusion as soon as you enjoy your first bite.

4

Hot Chocolate

Spending a lazy afternoon in the winter? What you need the most to warm yourselves up is a great hot chocolate. Scoopa has the best hot chocolate for you made with melted chocolate and cream. If you could rate this dessert as a chocolate lover, you'll give it a 5 out of 5!

5

Char koay teow

How about enjoying a traditional Penang dish while you are in Wellington? You just need to visit Little Penang and order a char koay teow dish. It's a rice noodles dish and beansprouts, prawns, and pork sausages are often added to it.

6

Pillow doughnuts

Are you confused by the name they have given to this food item? Then head to Tomboy in Wellington and enjoy a pillow doughnut from them to understand why it's given that name. These doughnuts are exactly like huge fluffy pillows, and yes, they are heavenly delicious too!

7

Prawn and chive dumplings

Dragons in Wellington is highly famous for its weekend yum cha. But, don't also forget about their prawn and chive dumplings offered with chilli oil soy dipping sauce. They look good and taste so much better and you need to experience that.

8

Haloumi souvlaki

Are you on a fun-filled holiday to Wellington with your friends? Then, take your team to the Greek Food Truck for an amazing street food experience. Pick Haloumi souvlaki which is full of cheese, fresh fries, tzatziki, and vegetables and you'll realize what a heavenly bite really means!

9

Asado

If you a meat lover, then Asado is a must-try dish for you. Head to El Matador, and enjoy this wonderful dish served together with a crispy salad, chimichurri, and potatoes. They cook lamb, pork, chicken, and beef on a grill (sometimes on an open fire) and take out a traditional flavour that is indeed mouth-watering.

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