About JL’s Recipe
JL’s Recipe brings Chinese food to the Forrest Hill area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Auckland. From the Auckland city centre it is roughly 9.3 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.
Diners come here for Chinese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as xiaolongbao. It is one of 463 Chinese venues we list in Auckland. The menu also crosses into fast food & takeaway territory.
We have not yet verified the trading hours for JL’s Recipe. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.
As a rough guide, expect to spend about $10–$20 a head at a Chinese takeaway like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Forrest Hill easy to explore on foot.





