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K C Cafe & Takeaway

39A Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Recommended by 15 people

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39A Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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+64 4 385 8980
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About K C Cafe & Takeaway

Courtenay Place runs on K C Cafe & Takeaway—a bustling dining room serving fast, authentic Cantonese comfort late into the night. Expect classic cha chaan teng energy. You order at the counter, claim a laminate table, and watch steaming plates land within minutes while the woks blaze in back. Regulars bypass the 100-plus item roster straight for the hanging siu mei, especially the roast duck and barbecue pork with rice. Portions run huge and reward sharing. Tables fill quickly with dry-fried beef hor fun, spicy mapo tofu, and heaps of crunchy salt-and-pepper squid.

  • Lightning-Fast Service: Counter orders hit the tables within minutes, keeping the dining room humming at a brisk pace.
  • 100-Plus Item Menu: A massive roster spanning over 100 choices, from beef hor fun to Hokkien fried rice and wonton soup.
  • Signature Roast Meats: Hanging roast duck and barbecue pork anchor the kitchen's traditional Cantonese offerings.
  • Late-Night Anchor: A dependable Courtenay Place fixture serving hot comfort dishes well past standard dinner hours.
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Why Diners Choose K C Cafe & Takeaway

Discover why Wellington turns to K C Cafe for late-night cravings, expansive menus, and fast Cantonese dining.

  • Vast Cantonese Menu Selection

    An immense selection of over 100 Cantonese items ensures diners can satisfy specific cravings from BBQ meats to noodle soups.

    Their menu is massive, with over 100 dishes to choose from.

    John Chiu

  • Rapid Turnaround from Counter to Table

    Quick counter ordering and high-heat wok execution deliver piping-hot meals within minutes of sitting down.

    Service was incredible and food came within minutes.

    JBrown

  • Generous Shareable Portions

    Generous, family-sized servings make it effortless to share multiple specialty dishes among groups without high spending.

    All of the food was delicious and came with big portions to share all around.

    Y妹Y笨

  • Communal Dining Without the High Cost

    Dining with friends and splitting multiple rich stir-fries and noodles keeps group dining affordable and variety-filled.

    Went here with friends and we got three different dishes to share.

    Tim

  • Dependable Late-Night Dining

    Remaining open well past midnight provides a dependable stop for hot cooked suppers when other kitchens have shuttered.

    Their food is always consistent and they serve up till quite late in the night.

    Eugene T

  • Efficient Fuel on Tight Schedules

    Lightning-quick kitchen turnaround delivers comforting, substantial meals right when schedules are pressed.

    the food came out lightning-fast and tasted fantastic.

    R Tran (River)

Top customer-favorite Cantonese and Hong Kong style dishes

  • Roast Duck

    roast duck and BBQ pork

    Oliver Taylor

  • BBQ Pork

    Ordered our BBQ pork and rice and mi goreng and the food came out lightning-fast and tasted fantastic.

    R Tran (River)

  • Fried Squid

    We got some fried squid to takeaway which was also amazing - and such a large portion!

    Kinanti Desyanandini

  • Beef Horfun

    I also loved their beef horfun.

    Oliver Taylor

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ordering and seating work?

Head to the front counter to place and pay for your order first, then take a seat. Dispatched dishes come out fast from the kitchen once your order is in. Note that tables cannot be booked in advance.

How large are the portions?

Portions are generous and well-suited for sharing. Single noodle or rice dishes easily feed one hungry diner or can be split between two.

When is it busiest, and how can you avoid the rush?

Peak evening times, particularly Friday and Saturday nights, often draw crowds and queues. Tables turn over quickly, but visiting before 6:00 PM is a good option if you prefer a calmer, quieter meal.

Is late-night dining available?

Yes. K C Cafe serves late into the night, operating until 11:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and staying open until 1:30 AM on Friday and Saturday.

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