Birds of a Feather — 鹊羽 — brings modern Chinese cuisine to the heart of Long Bay, Auckland, under a simple invitation: dine in style. The team's philosophy is to create delicious memories, pairing the diverse culinary heritage of China with a contemporary, fusion-minded approach full of vibrant flavours, tastes and textures.
The restaurant's star is its Peking Duck — back, in the kitchen's own words, and as crispy as ever. It arrives with pancakes and all the good stuff, and takes centre stage in two specially curated set menus built for everything from a cozy date night to a group gathering. Because proper crispy duck takes time, bookings are essential with at least 24 hours' notice.
Alongside the duck, the dinner menu ranges from a mouthwatering fresh salmon salad to rich signature dishes, showcasing the best of Chinese cuisine with a modern twist. For something more private, the Peacock Lounge offers an intimate setting tailored exclusively for your party, with privacy and personalised service throughout.
Birds of a Feather is open six days a week, with lunch from 11am to 3pm and dinner from 5:30pm to 10pm. The team also hosts functions and events, offers gift vouchers, and keeps followers in the loop through its 'Join our Flock' newsletter and social channels.
Tucked away at 1/56 Bounty Road in Auckland's Long Bay, Birds of a Feather — 鹊羽 — is a modern Chinese restaurant with a simple invitation: dine in style. At its heart is a kitchen devoted to re-imagining Chinese cuisine, and a dining room where the team's stated aim is to create delicious memories. Whether it's a midweek lunch or a milestone dinner, the whole experience is built around exactly that.
If one dish defines this kitchen, it's the Peking Duck. The restaurant's own banner says it best: it's back, and it's as crispy as ever. The duck arrives with pancakes and, in the kitchen's words, all the good stuff — the kind of spread that turns an ordinary dinner into an occasion.
The best way to enjoy it is through one of two specially curated Peking Duck set menus, crafted for those who appreciate authentic Chinese indulgence and designed to bring the signature duck to centre stage. Whether it's a cozy date night or a group gathering, there's a set menu to match the moment.
One thing to know before you go: bookings are essential, with at least 24 hours' notice. That crispy goodness takes time, so plan your duck day in advance and let the kitchen do the rest.
Beyond the duck, the dinner menu sets out to showcase the best of Chinese cuisine with a modern twist. It stretches from a mouthwatering fresh salmon salad to that delectable Peking Duck — what the restaurant describes as a culinary journey celebrating the vibrant flavours and diverse culinary heritage of China, re-imagined in a fusion of delightful tastes and textures.
It's a menu with genuine range: fresh, modern plates at one end and rich signature centrepieces at the other, the sort of list that rewards both first-timers building a spread and regulars who already know their favourite.
For occasions that call for something more private, the Peacock Lounge is the restaurant's intimate private dining room. Here you can enjoy a setting tailored exclusively for your party, with privacy, personalised service and an uninterrupted run through the modern Chinese menu — what the restaurant calls unparalleled luxury and an unforgettable culinary journey. It's a natural choice whenever you'd rather the room belonged just to you.
Birds of a Feather is open six days a week with two sittings: lunch from 11am to 3pm and dinner from 5:30pm to 10pm. A small note for planners — the website mentions both a Monday and a Tuesday closure in different places, so it's worth a quick call to (09) 220 2116 to confirm the current day off before heading out.
Tables can be booked through the website's booking page, and the team also hosts functions and events, making the restaurant a workable option for larger get-togethers. Gift vouchers are available if you'd rather let someone else choose their own feast. To keep up with new menus and the return of favourites — the duck's homecoming being the prime example — you can join the 'Join our Flock' newsletter or follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
Between a crackling-skinned centrepiece, a re-imagined dinner menu and a private lounge of its own, Birds of a Feather has assembled everything a neighbourhood celebration needs — you just have to remember to book the duck a day ahead.