BabailiTe Aro, Wellington
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Chinese restaurant · Te Aro

Babaili

278 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011 Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for Babaili
Monday5 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday5 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday5 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday5 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday5 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

278 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011

About

About Babaili

Babaili brings Chinese food to 278 Willis Street in Te Aro, Te Aro, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Wellington. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on Chinese food. Dishes typical of this style include xiaolongbao and sweet and sour pork, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 37 Chinese venues we list in Wellington.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 11 am on Saturdays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 39 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Babaili include outdoor seating. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Chinese restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Te Aro easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Chinese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Noodles & RiceBeef chow mein

Stir-fried egg noodles

$19–24

SoupsSweetcorn chicken soup

Comforting classic

$9–12

Vegetables & DessertsMango pudding

Chilled and creamy

$8–10

MainsMapo tofu

Silken tofu in spicy Sichuan sauce

$19–25

Vegetables & DessertsEggplant with garlic sauce

Yu xiang style

$18–23

Dim Sum & StartersPork buns

Fluffy char siu bao

$8–11

Plan your visit

When is Babaili busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Chinese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Babaili

Where is Babaili?

Babaili is at 278 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, about 800 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Babaili's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Tuesday 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Wednesday 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Thursday 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Saturday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Sunday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Babaili open on weekends?

Yes – Babaili is open on both Saturday (11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm).

What kind of food does Babaili serve?

Chinese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Chinese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Babaili?

As an estimate, a meal at a Chinese restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Babaili?

The closest is Miyabi Restaurant & BYO (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Miyabi Restaurant & BYOTe Aro–20 m
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