When the 2026 Iconic Auckland Eats List was announced on May 5, one of the dishes recognised was bak chor mee – the vinegary, savoury minced meat noodle dish more commonly associated with hawker centres in Singapore than with New Zealand.
The annual list is a selection of 100 beloved, locally nominated dishes – ranging from fine dining to cafe fare – that define Auckland’s unique culinary culture.
Behind the bak chor mee win is Adlena Wong, the Singaporean founder of Super Shiok Eats. The 43-year-old has spent the past six years steadily staking Singapore’s claim on New Zealand’s dining landscape.
