A neighbourhood Chinese takeaway on Grenada Avenue in Forrest Hill, on Auckland's North Shore, holding a 3.9 rating from 148 Google reviews that reflects a mixed reception: praise for generous portions and its fish and chips, alongside complaints about long waits and mix-ups on busy nights. Chinese takeaways live or die on the wok — dishes tossed to order, sauces that cling rather than drown, and rice that stays separate instead of clumping. In New Zealand, many of these corner shops double as general takeaways, so it pays to learn which side of the menu a kitchen handles best. Regulars tend to ring their order ahead on Friday and Saturday evenings, when a single cook can mean a queue, and lean towards fried noodles or sweet and sour dishes that travel well from wok to table. For Forrest Hill locals after a filling, no-fuss dinner close to home, Good Horse Takeaways sits ready on Grenada Avenue.