JL’s RecipeForrest Hill, Auckland
JL’s Recipe – Chinese food
JL’s Recipe – Chinese food
JL’s Recipe – Chinese food
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Chinese takeaway · Forrest Hill

JL’s Recipe

Forrest Hill, Auckland

Opening hours

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Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for JL’s Recipe. Many Chinese takeaways in Auckland open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

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.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Chinese takeaway with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Noodles & RiceSpecial fried rice

Prawn, BBQ pork and egg

$14–19

MainsHoney chilli chicken

Crispy chicken glazed

$19–23

MainsSteamed whole fish

With ginger and spring onion

$32–51

Vegetables & DessertsMango pudding

Chilled and creamy

$6.8–8.5

MainsKung pao chicken

Chicken, peanuts and dried chilli

$19–24

Dim Sum & StartersXiaolongbao

Soup dumplings (6)

$10–14

Plan your visit

When is JL’s Recipe busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Chinese takeaways in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 6 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about JL’s Recipe

Where is JL’s Recipe?

JL’s Recipe is at Forrest Hill, Auckland, about 9.3 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are JL’s Recipe's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does JL’s Recipe serve?

Chinese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Chinese takeaway.

How much does it cost to eat at JL’s Recipe?

As an estimate, a meal at a Chinese takeaway like this usually costs $10–$20 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does JL’s Recipe do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

What other restaurants are near JL’s Recipe?

The closest is Sushi Milford (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near JL’s Recipe

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Forrest Hill
Stanley's – Cafe food 20 m
Cafe

Stanley's

Forrest Hill
Forrest Hill, Auckland
Tae Hwa Ru – Restaurant food 630 m
Restaurant

Tae Hwa Ru

25 Shakespeare Road, Milford
Milford, Auckland

Other Chinese places nearby

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NameAreaStatusDistance
Fortune Fountain RestaurantMilford590 m
The Dumpling TimeMilford–630 m
Star Cafe Seafood Restaurant 別不同Wairau Valley1.8 km
Sunnynook FastfoodSunnynook1.9 km
manoahSunnynook–1.9 km
Golden RoastSunnynook1.9 km