The sister eatery to Vie on Shortland Street, Che Viet brings the distinctive flavours of central Vietnam to a tucked-away spot inside Chancery Square. Owner Angela Nguyen, a native of Hue, has built a menu around regional dishes that are genuinely difficult to find elsewhere in Auckland, sourcing key ingredients directly from Vietnam. This is not another phở-and-bánh-mì operation. The kitchen leans into the bold, spice-driven character of Hue’s cuisine, with traditional favourites sitting alongside a considered list of Vietnamese desserts and sweets. The intimate setting suits the food’s personality, and there is a warmth to the service that makes the room feel more like a personal introduction to Vietnamese home cooking than a restaurant transaction.