Magic Wok | Restaurant & Takeaways

chinese restaurant — Westmere · Whanganui

About Magic Wok | Restaurant & Takeaways

Magic Wok is a classic Chinese restaurant and takeaway eatery serving up an extensive selection of freshly wok-tossed specialties, appetisers, soups, and combination plates. From traditional poultry, beef, and pork dishes to vibrant seafood entrees, their menu highlights time-honoured flavours alongside customisable meal combos.

In addition to savoury wok classics, fried rice, and chow mein noodles, Magic Wok features a comprehensive beverages and tea bar. Guests can pair their meals with an assortment of signature boba milk teas, flavoured green teas, fruit tornados, and speciality coffees. Party trays are also offered to accommodate group gatherings and celebrations.

Wok-Fired Classics and Handcrafted Sips at Magic Wok

For lovers of fast, flavourful Chinese cuisine, Magic Wok delivers a versatile menu grounded in traditional stir-fry technique, comforting noodle soups, and an expansive modern drink bar. Centred around high-heat wok cooking, the kitchen prepares a comprehensive roster of classic dishes that balance bold seasonings, tender meats, crisp vegetables, and savoury sauces made for sharing.

Whether dropping by for a quick lunch bowl, grabbing a family feast of noodle and rice dishes, or ordering large catering platters for a community celebration, the eatery offers familiar, satisfying favourites tailored to every appetite.

The Sizzle of the Wok

At the core of Magic Wok's savoury lineup is an array of poultry, beef, pork, and seafood options prepared fresh to order. White-meat chicken options like tangy Orange Chicken, sweet Sesame Chicken, and rich Black Bean Chicken sit alongside spicy, pepper-flecked stir-fries such as Kung Pao Chicken and fiery Jalapeno Chicken. Guests who favour beef and pork can choose from tender Broccoli Beef, rich Mongolian Beef, sweet and sour pork, or slow-roasted BBQ pork slices.

Seafood enthusiasts are well looked after with options ranging from succulent Honey Shrimp and Sweet and Sour Shrimp to the popular Kung Pao Three Flavor, which unites multiple proteins in a spicy, peanut-accented wok sauce. Every dish pairs naturally with a foundation of carbs, with the kitchen tossing up plates of classic Fried Rice and Chow Mein noodles available with chicken, beef, BBQ pork, shrimp, or garden vegetables.

Comfort in a Bowl and Generous Combos

Beyond fast stir-fries, Magic Wok offers comfort in the form of traditional soups and starters. Starters range from crispy vegetable egg rolls and chicken egg rolls to golden fried dumplings, savoury Egg Fu Young, and sweet cream cheese wontons. For soup lovers, the comforting Wor Wonton Soup stands out as a full meal, featuring wontons simmered alongside sliced meats and fresh vegetables in a warming, savoury broth. Lighter starters like chicken vegetable soup and silky egg flower soup provide an easy companion to any meal.

Those looking for variety can opt for convenient combination meals and bowls, allowing diners to sample multiple entrees and sides in one go. For office parties, family banquets, or neighbourhood gatherings, Magic Wok also packages its top recipes into deep party trays, serving up generous helpings of teriyaki chicken, broccoli beef, chow mein, and fried rice.

A Complete Tea and Coffee Experience

What sets Magic Wok apart from standard Chinese takeaway spots is its extensive, dedicated beverages and tea bar. Diners can cool off with a handcrafted drink, choosing from authentic milk teas, fruit-forward green teas, and rich dessert smoothies. Favourites include the classic Signature Milk Tea, Ube Taro Milk Tea, Hokkaido Milk Tea, and the deep, caramelised Black Tiger Sugar Latte.

For fruit tea lovers, brewed green teas infused with lychee, passion fruit, honey lemon, or watermelon offer a light, revitalising sip. Blended creations—such as the Mangonada layered with tangy chamoy, the Oreo Matcha Cloudy, and the Cookies & Cream Tornado—double as satisfying desserts. Coffee fans can also recharge with Vietnamese iced coffee, brown sugar coffee lattes, or creamy coffee milk teas, making Magic Wok a complete stop for both savoury meals and refreshing sips.

Signature items

  • Kung Pao Three Flavor
  • House Special Chow Mein
  • Orange Chicken (White Meat)
  • Wor Wonton Soup
  • Signature Milk Tea #1
  • Mangonada (Chamoy) #14

Menu

Soup

  • Chicken Vegetable Soup — Light broth soup filled with chicken and fresh vegetables
  • Wor Wonton Soup — Hearty wonton soup loaded with meats, wontons, and vegetables
  • Wonton Soup — Classic clear broth soup served with delicate meat wontons
  • Shrimp Vegetable Soup — Comforting broth featuring tender shrimp and vegetables
  • Egg Flower Soup — Traditional silky egg drop soup in savoury broth

Combo

  • Combo 1 — Generous combination meal plate
  • Combo 2 — Customisable multi-item combination plate
  • Combo 3 — Hearty combination meal plate featuring multiple entrees
  • Special Bowl — Fast and flavourful single-serving rice or noodle bowl

Poultry

  • Mushroom Chicken — Chicken stir-fried with sliced mushrooms and savoury sauce
  • Sesame Chicken (White Meat) — White meat chicken coated in a savoury sesame sauce
  • Black Bean Chicken — Tender chicken wok-tossed in savoury black bean sauce
  • Hot Spicy Chicken — Spicy stir-fried chicken packed with heat
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken (White Meat) — Crispy white meat chicken served with classic sweet and sour sauce
  • Kung Pao Chicken — Spicy wok-tossed chicken prepared with peanuts and chili heat
  • Orange Chicken (White Meat) — Crispy white meat chicken tossed in a tangy orange glaze
  • Jalapeno Chicken — Spicy chicken stir-fry tossed with fresh jalapeno slices

Seafood

  • Shrimp with Broccoli — Plump shrimp stir-fried alongside fresh broccoli
  • Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables — Shrimp sauteed with an assortment of mixed vegetables
  • Sweet and Sour Shrimp — Tender shrimp coated in vibrant sweet and sour sauce
  • Honey Shrimp — Succulent shrimp tossed in a sweet honey glaze
  • Orange Shrimp — Crispy shrimp coated in a zesty citrus orange glaze
  • Kung Pao Shrimp — Spicy stir-fried shrimp cooked with chili and peanuts
  • Kung Pao Three Flavor — Spicy three-flavour combination wok-tossed Kung Pao style

Desserts

  • Bag of Crispy Noodles — Bag of crunchy fried soup noodles
  • Bag of Almond Cookie (4 pcs) — Four pieces of traditional sweet almond cookies
  • Bag of Fortune Cookie (6 pcs) — Six crisp fortune cookies with messages inside

Chop Suey

  • Beef Chop Suey — Stir-fried beef served over a bed of mixed vegetables
  • Chicken Chop Suey — Tender chicken cooked with a blend of stir-fried vegetables
  • House Special Chop Suey — House blend of mixed meats and crisp vegetables
  • Mixed Vegetables — Medley of fresh vegetables sauteed in a light sauce
  • Shrimp Chop Suey — Plump shrimp stir-fried with an assortment of vegetables

Chow Mein

  • BBQ Pork Chow Mein — Stir-fried noodles with sliced BBQ pork and vegetables
  • Beef Chow Mein — Savory wok-tossed noodles cooked with strips of beef
  • Chicken Chow Mein — Stir-fried noodles prepared with chicken and vegetables
  • House Special Chow Mein — House noodle specialty tossed with mixed meats and vegetables
  • Vegetable Chow Mein — Stir-fried chow mein noodles packed with mixed vegetables
  • Shrimp Chow Mein — Wok-tossed noodles stir-fried with shrimp

Side Oder

  • Black Bean Chicken (Small) — Small portion of black bean chicken
  • Hot Spicy Chicken (Small) — Small portion of hot and spicy chicken
  • Kung Pao Chicken (Spicy) (Small) — Small portion of spicy kung pao chicken
  • Mushroom Chicken (Small) — Small portion of mushroom chicken
  • Sesame Chicken (Leg Meat) (Small) — Small portion of savoury sesame chicken
  • Spicy Beef (Small) — Small portion of spicy stir-fried beef
  • Steamed Rice (Small) — Side serving of steamed white rice
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken (Small) — Small portion of sweet and sour chicken
  • Teriyaki Chicken (Small) — Small portion of teriyaki glazed chicken
  • Honey Shrimp (Small) — Small side order of honey shrimp
  • Fried Rice (Small) — Small side of classic wok-fried rice
  • Broccoli Beef (Small) — Small side portion of broccoli beef
  • Assorted Vegetables (Small) — Small side of sauteed assorted vegetables
  • Chow Mein (Small) — Small side portion of stir-fried chow mein noodles
  • Sweet & Sour Pork (Small) — Small side portion of sweet and sour pork
  • BBQ Pork (Small) — Small side serving of sliced BBQ pork
  • Orange Chicken (Leg Meat) (Small) — Small portion of orange chicken
  • Green Bean Chicken (Small) — Small portion of chicken stir-fried with green beans
  • Jalapeno Chicken (Spicy) (Small) — Small portion of spicy jalapeno chicken
  • Pineapple Chicken (Small) — Small side portion of chicken cooked with pineapple

Appetizers

  • Fried Wonton Wrapper (10 pcs) — Crispy deep-fried wonton wrappers
  • Vegetable Egg Roll (4 pcs) — Crisp egg rolls stuffed with shredded vegetables
  • Egg Fu Young (1 pc) — Traditional Chinese-style savoury egg omelette
  • Fried Shrimp (4 pcs) — Crispy breaded and fried golden shrimp
  • Cream Cheese Wonton (6 pcs) — Crispy fried wontons filled with creamy cheese
  • Spicy Wings (10 pcs) — Crispy chicken wings seasoned with spicy flavour
  • Fried Dumpling (6 pcs) — Pan-fried savoury meat and vegetable dumplings
  • Chicken Egg Roll (2 pcs) — Crispy egg rolls filled with seasoned chicken
  • Lemon Pepper Wings (10 pcs) — Crispy wings seasoned with zesty lemon pepper

Coffee Bar

  • Banana Coffee #33 — Specialty brewed coffee flavoured with banana
  • Coconut Coffee Blended #34 — Blended iced coffee beverage with rich coconut flavour
  • Hokkaido Caramel Coffee Blended #35 — Blended iced coffee with rich Hokkaido caramel
  • House Coffee #29 — Freshly brewed house recipe coffee
  • Vietnamese Coffee #28 — Strong dark roast coffee prepared with sweet condensed milk
  • Brown Sugar Coffee Latte #36 — Rich espresso and milk sweetened with brown sugar syrup
  • Coffee Milk Tea #32 — Hybrid beverage combining brewed coffee with classic milk tea

Fried Rice

  • House Special Fried Rice — Signature wok-tossed fried rice with house meats and vegetables
  • BBQ Pork Fried Rice — Wok-fried rice tossed with slices of BBQ pork
  • Beef Fried Rice — Savory fried rice cooked with seasoned beef strips
  • Egg Fried Rice — Simple, fluffy fried rice tossed with scrambled egg
  • Vegetable Fried Rice — Wok-tossed fried rice loaded with mixed vegetables
  • Shrimp Fried Rice — Savory fried rice wok-tossed with tender shrimp
  • Chicken Fried Rice — Classic fried rice cooked with seasoned diced chicken

Party Tray

  • Assorted Vegetables Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of sauteed mixed vegetables
  • BBQ Pork Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray filled with roasted BBQ pork slices
  • Black Bean Chicken Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of chicken in savoury black bean sauce
  • Honey Shrimp Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of sweet honey glazed shrimp
  • Hot Spicy Chicken Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray packed with spicy wok-tossed chicken
  • Kung Pao Chicken Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of fiery Kung Pao chicken with peanuts
  • Mongolian Beef Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of savoury Mongolian-style beef
  • Mushroom Chicken Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of tender chicken with sliced mushrooms
  • Sesame Chicken (Leg Meat) Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of chicken leg meat in sweet sesame glaze
  • Spicy Beef Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of seasoned spicy beef strips
  • Steamed Rice Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of fluffy steamed white rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of chicken glazed in savoury teriyaki sauce
  • Orange Chicken Tray (Leg Meat) (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of orange glazed crispy chicken leg meat
  • Chow Mein Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of classic stir-fried noodles
  • Broccoli Beef Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of tender beef tossed with broccoli florets
  • Fried Rice Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of traditional wok-fried rice
  • Green Bean Chicken Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of chicken sauteed with green beans
  • Jalapeno Chicken Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of chicken stir-fried with spicy jalapenos
  • Magic Wok Chow Mein (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of house signature chow mein noodles
  • Magic Wok Fried Rice (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of house signature wok-fried rice
  • Pineapple Chicken Tray (Small (Deep)) — Deep catering tray of sweet and savoury pineapple chicken

Pork And Beef

  • Broccoli Beef — Tender beef strips stir-fried with fresh broccoli florets
  • Sweet and Sour Pork — Crispy pork pieces glazed with tangy sweet and sour sauce
  • Mongolian Beef — Savoury sliced beef stir-fried with green onions and rich sauce
  • Spicy Beef — Stir-fried beef prepared with spicy seasonings
  • BBQ Pork — Classic seasoned and roasted pork slices
  • Kung Pao Beef — Spicy stir-fried beef wok-tossed with peanuts and peppers

Beverages & Tea Bar

  • Arizona — Canned Arizona iced tea beverage
  • Black Tiger Sugar Latte #7 — Layered tiger-striped brown sugar latte drink
  • Boba Thai Tea — Sweet spiced Thai tea served with chewy boba pearls
  • Bottle Water — Chilled bottled drinking water
  • Brown Sugar Milk Tea #3 — Rich milk tea flavoured with dark brown sugar syrup
  • Chocolate Milk Tea — Creamy milk tea blended with chocolate flavour
  • Cookies & Cream Tornado #16 — Blended dessert drink with cookies and cream flavours
  • Japan Matcha Milk Tea #8 — Authentic Japanese matcha infused milk tea
  • Lychee Green Tea — Refreshing green tea naturally flavoured with sweet lychee
  • Lychee Milk Tea — Creamy milk tea infused with aromatic lychee
  • Mango Snowy #11 — Icy blended snowy drink with vibrant mango flavour
  • Mangonada (Chamoy) #14 — Mango slush drink layered with spicy and tangy chamoy
  • Matcha Milk Tea — Classic earthy matcha green tea combined with milk
  • Oreo Matcha Cloudy #17 — Matcha beverage topped with crushed Oreo cookies
  • Passion Fruit Green Tea — Bright brewed green tea with tart passion fruit
  • Soda (Can) — Assorted canned carbonated soft drinks
  • Strawberry Black Milk Tea #5 — Robust black milk tea blended with strawberry flavour
  • Strawberry Milk Tea — Sweet milk tea flavoured with ripe strawberry
  • Strawberry Snowy #12 — Blended icy fruit drink featuring strawberry flavour
  • Taro Milk Tea — Velvety purple taro root flavoured milk tea
  • Ube Coconut Smoothie #15 — Blended smoothie made with purple yam and coconut
  • Ube Taro Tornado #10 — Rich blended specialty combining ube and taro flavours
  • Wintermelon Green Tea — Light green tea sweetened with wintermelon flavour
  • Ice Cup — Cup filled with ice
  • Mango Snapple — Bottled mango-flavoured Snapple iced tea
  • Sunny D — Tangy citrus flavoured drink
  • Coconut Mango Smoothie #18 — Creamy blended smoothie combining coconut and mango
  • Fountain Drink — Fountain-dispensed cold soft drink
  • Hokkaido Milk Tea #6 — Rich, caramel-noted Hokkaido-style creamy milk tea
  • Honey Lemon Green Tea — Crisp green tea infused with sweet honey and tart lemon
  • Honeydew Milk Tea — Smooth milk tea with refreshing sweet honeydew flavour
  • Mango Black Milk Tea #4 — Strong black milk tea paired with ripe mango
  • Mango Green Tea — Green tea naturally flavoured with tropical mango
  • Mango Milk Tea — Creamy sweet milk tea with tropical mango flavour
  • Oreo Brulee Matcha #9 — Rich matcha drink topped with sweet brulee and Oreos
  • Signature Milk Tea #1 — The house original signature black milk tea blend
  • Strawberry Banana Tornado #13 — Blended fruit smoothie with strawberry and banana
  • Strawberry Green Tea — Chilled brewed green tea infused with strawberry
  • Ube Taro Milk Tea #2 — Creamy milk tea with flavours of sweet ube and taro
  • Watermelon Green Tea — Light and refreshing green tea with sweet watermelon

Hot Chili Oil & Extra Sauce

  • Sweet & Sour Sauce (1 pc) — Single serving cup of sweet and sour sauce
  • Teriyaki Sauce (1 pc) — Single serving cup of teriyaki dipping sauce
  • Hot Chili Oil (1 pc) — Single serving cup of spicy chili oil
  • Hot Sauce (with Seeds) (1 pc) — Spicy hot sauce containing chili seeds
  • Sriracha (No Seeds) (1 pc) — Smooth seedless Sriracha chili sauce

Frequently asked questions

What style of food does Magic Wok serve?
Magic Wok serves a wide range of traditional Chinese stir-fry dishes, chow mein noodles, fried rice, chop suey, appetisers, and soups, alongside an extensive tea and coffee bar.
Does Magic Wok offer vegetarian choices?
Yes, the menu features several vegetarian items, including vegetable egg rolls, vegetable fried rice, vegetable chow mein, mixed vegetable chop suey, and assorted sauteed vegetables.
Are combination plates available?
Yes, Magic Wok provides multiple combination plates (Combo 1, Combo 2, and Combo 3) as well as a Special Bowl option.
Can I order catering or large portions for parties?
Yes, Magic Wok offers deep catering party trays of popular mains, including orange chicken, broccoli beef, fried rice, chow mein, and sweet honey shrimp.
What kinds of drinks are offered at the tea bar?
The tea and coffee bar offers milk teas, fruit green teas, boba Thai tea, iced smoothies and tornados, Vietnamese coffee, and specialty lattes.
Are spicy dishes available?
Yes, items such as Kung Pao chicken, hot spicy chicken, jalapeno chicken, spicy wings, and spicy beef are prepared with chili heat. Extra chili oil and hot sauces can also be ordered.

Tips

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Good to know

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