Belly-Worship Mission Bay is an Asian-fusion restaurant at 35 Tamaki Drive in Mission Bay, Auckland, rated 4.9 from 366 Google reviews. Reviewers mention dumplings, bao buns, lychee pork and a strong range of vegan options, and describe a modern Vietnamese-fusion menu, quick service and a friendly owner. One calls the decor funky, with neon signs.
Fusion restaurants work best when you treat the menu as a set of small dishes to share. Ordering a few different plates, such as buns, dumplings and something with rice or noodles, tells you much more about the kitchen than one main. If you have dietary needs, ask what can be made vegan or gluten-free, since good kitchens can usually say what is in each sauce. Regulars often go at a quieter hour, because small rooms fill quickly on warm days near the beach.
For a bao or dumpling lunch near the water, Belly-Worship on Tamaki Drive is a handy stop in Mission Bay.