Guangzhou Hotpot Newmarket

Fresh from the final preparations at the stove, a sizzling clay pot approaches the table where it bubbles and boils in front of two or more eager diners.

Known as Guangzhou Hotpot, the insider secret hidden inside Westfield's rooftop dining deck, the restaurant offers a menu as exciting and boiling as this pot. Family-friendly but vibrant enough for a first date, this eatery has some best food in Auckland's dining scene, setting everybody up perfectly for a dining experience to remember.

As with any hard work, the Guangzhou team have toiled long in the kitchen to ensure that each plate is brimming with flavour and options. Vegetables are always crisp, lightly kissed by the hotpot juices and, if meat or seafood is the order of the day, no chance is missed to surprise their taste buds. A special mention should be made for the stunning fresh banana prawns when they're available.