Our Heritage

Auckland • Established 1996

A Legacy of Flavor & Fire

Founded in 1993 by Jack Zhong and his wife, May Wah has been a cornerstone of the Māngere East community for over three decades. What started as a local dream has grown into a beloved destination for authentic Chinese cuisine and European takeaway classics.

Today, the leadership trio of Jack, Sam, and Linda ensures every dish is a tribute to our heritage. Together, they uphold the high standards that define the May Wah name, combining decades of experience with a passion for excellence.
Digital Innovation
Staying true to our roots while embracing the future, our nephew JINTAN leads our digital operations and website maintenance. His work ensures that our legacy is accessible to a new generation of diners through our official platform, maywah.nz.

THE MASTERS

The Visionary Leadership

Jack Zhong

Executive Chef

Executive Chef & Helmsman. Architect of the signature Wok Hei.

Sam Tan

Assistant Head Chef

Assistant Head Chef. Bridging innovation with traditional mastery.

Linda Zhong

Supervisor Chef

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"We believe that great food starts with great ingredients. Our team is dedicated to using only the finest seasonal produce, prepared with traditional techniques to deliver that signature "Wok-Hei" (breath of the wok) our customers know and love."