Went here for a friend's birthday, food was so amazing and awesome customer service. Really recommend this place. Did not have photos of food coz we were so mesmerized by the food and wanted to devour it immediately. Will definitely be back here.
Some of the best Asian food I have ever tasted.
Authentic- real leaves and spices floating around in the food. Music was a bit loud that evening.
Friendly service.
Great decor- 3 private rooms looked amazing too.
Will have to come back. Highly recommended
I had my birthday lunch today with my girlfriends. The service was stunning and the foods were yummylicious.
Food is great, amazing vegetarian options too!
Wow, this is my new favourite restaurant! The waitress was so brilliant, listened to my allergies, totally got what I said and relaid it to the chef, who cooked the BEST meal I have ever had out. Tasty, vegan, GF and allergy friendly, it was the Tofu veg dish with turmeric and garlic and was divine, (and only had a small adaptation for my allergies).My husband had the beef pad see uw. He loved it. It was cooked to perfection, fresh and the veg and meat were flawless.Great atmosphere in there, nothing was too much bother for the staff, The decor was great, clean toilets and even the other customers were all lovely. The whole place was fantastic.LOVE IT and will definitely be going back with the rest of my family, (there is also a lovely kids menu too).
Enjoyed an early dinner and drinks with a friend last week at Mekong Baby. It was my second time there and it did not disappoint. I was greeted by a lovely young man (I think the manager) who was very welcoming. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was amazing and so were the cocktails. Highly recommend the pork belly and the jungle baby cocktail, it was my favourite of the four I consumed that evening. Will definitely be back!
Awesome service. Great food and cocktails, pricey but worth it.
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First time at Mekong Baby, and I was completely surprised by the version of Asian fusion cuisine we received. The flavour combinations were unexpected but definitely well received, and the drinks...wow. I purchased one of their spicy cocktails (aptly named "venom"), expecting a hint of spice in an otherwise flavourful drink. Once again, Mekong Baby surpassed my expectations and I was left with a VERY spicy drink, which unfortunately left me unable to taste much else of the drink, but it was definitely an experience I won't forget.
The staff were amazing. We had a waitress named Aria (who apparently no longer works there) who was attentive, funny, and very genuine. Another staff member, I believe his name was Manesh, who was the liason person between the wait-staff and chefs, came to check on us and suggested the apple and almond tart for dessert. He was charming and very right - the apple and almond tart was complex in flavours and absolutely delicious.
The only downsides would be that I found the braised pork to be slightly too sweet and the prawn cakes to be lacking depth of flavour. The curries were lovely, as was the view of the kitchen. Would go back for that tart!
Our first time at Mekong baby was a great success. Manish looked after us and made us feel really special. His wine recommendation was spot on. And then the food, that was spectacular. We took the Let's Eat! options so we got a fantastic sample across the menu and every dish that came out looked and tasted fantastic. I am so happy I chose this venue for our anniversary - thank you Mekong Baby for making our evening such a special one.
Once them doors fly open at midday Mekong is booming! Me and my team came here for our Christmas break up and secret Santa gift exchange, luckily we had a table booked and the staff, although they were completely swamped maintained their composure gracefully as more & more bodies poured through the doors. The food is exceptional! We ordered every big plate on the menu except for 2 of em. Everything was seasoned and cooked flawlessly, the perfect blend of traditional & contemporary flavours. I've had pork belly cooked every way you can think of but the pork belly here is a cut above the rest - stewed in a rich, sweet and spicy sauce until tender served alongside a tangy asian slaw. I'm struggling to think of a more balanced dish. The guy below saying nothing was seasoned probably had his tongue removed because everything I ate was flavoursome and more. 5☆
Had a great experience. We thoroughly loved every dish that we ordered and we had a lovely experience. The beat tasting dish was the the red beef curry. The wok fried noodles were also amazing. Definitely a great restaurant. Strongly recommend it.
Awesome food, great service, lots of gluten free options. Highly recommended!
OMG the pork belly was to die for!! Food is Asian Fusion and every dish was delicious. I also liked the marketfish dish and the soft shell crab green thai curry.
Excellent food here. Everything tasted wonderful. They were more like sharing plates but two big and two small plates were enough for 3 people. Very flavoursome, great service and vibes.
Their pork belly and lamb ribs are seriously to die for! Their papaya salad is pretty amaze too! I’ve always loved Mekong. It’s slipped a little in the overall experience the last 2 times I’ve been, hence the 4.
But I can’t give anything lower to my once favourite restaurant. Still a very yummy meal. So I would definitely recommend
Excellent food. Very creative. We went with the lunch special where you and your dining partner share 5 courses. Each course complemented the other. Would definitely come back again. Service was excellent as well.
Definitely a must do on Ponsonby road! Three star dishes worth trying - Braised Pork belly (four large sized pieces) caramelised chilli and Asian slaw, beef tartare and if you like a flavoursome curry then go for the Goat curry with coconut and lime.. be sure to get some roti and rice on the side! And if your vegetarian the Yellow curry with tofu and pumpkin is good. The waitstaff staff were good and the duty manager was friendly and accommodating during our visit. The only fault of the night was the arrival time of our dishes. There were 10 of us at our table and half of the table received there’s well before the others.. with major food envy and feeling even more hungry the distance between the dishes felt like forever. Other than that.. the atmosphere and interior is really nice and they have private rooms available for larger groups - perfect for special occasions.
Food was beautiful. Lots of it too. Decor was stunning, service was good and drinks were lovely!!
I love Mekong baby. Their customer service is outstanding always. As well as that, there food is amazing. They have the best pork belly so if you love pork belly this is the place to go too! I also could not recommend the apple tart dessert enough, it is heavenly and hands down one of the best desserts I’ve had at a restaurant! I recommend 10/10
Came here on Friday evening for celebration. The sirloin and curry are so yummy . Very busy and packed at that time so reservation is recommended. I need to go back to try their signature pork dish.
Mekong Baby has amazing food! I love the red beef curry, madurese goat curry and braised pork belly. The service is also fantastic every time.
Came here during lunch for my partner's birthday. A large restaurant with a cool, artsy vibe to it. Service was great and food was delicious. It is on the pricey side but you do get what you pay for: delicious food with high quality ingredients. Definitely worth it. We had the pad sew (the best one I've ever had), the sashimi, hot wings, sticky pork and vietnamese prawn rolls. Everything was a stand out except for the vietnamese rolls. Had the Miss Saigon cocktail and it definitely left me wanting more! I noticed there were a couple of private dining rooms so definitely a good place to host a dinner!
Some restaurants provide a small, surprise birthday dessert to the birthday person which I think would be a nice addition here considering how much customers spend. But this doesn't take away from the whole experience (plus I think you're allowed to bring a cake yourself which makes up for it but don't quote me on it).
Mekong Baby is my top restaurant to go to whenever I am in the mood for something a little more high end and fancy. The pork belly and the fresh mango salad are incredible.
Friendly staff and one of the best services done in Auckland by any restaurant.
The food was extremely tasty and in the right amount.
Loved the decor and interesting environment. It’s not the typical Asian fusion place you go, it’s better!
AMAZING. Not only does Mekong Baby innovate new ways to embrace South-East Asian fusion cuisine, but they are also one of the main protagonists in making Ponsonby a foody’s haven. Their curries are an absolute sensation. They’re so rich in flavour, yet interestingly refreshing as well. The one I present to you here is my favourite - the Madras Spicy Chicken Curry with potatoes, aubergine and a fantastic yoghurt that gives an amazing kick. Each spoonful with just the tiniest amount of that yoghurt made my toes curl.
Even their lighter options are so sophisticated, I’m sure you could make a sensational meal out of them. Their Vietnamese Prawn Rolls (as photographed) are so scrumptious, healthy and totally guilt-free!
Their team is super friendly and they have a great atmosphere. Check out this sensation in Ponsonby!
Possibly one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. We came here as a celebratory lunch and the food was delicious.
Staff are nice and atmosphere is perfect for a celebration.
Just amazing. The service is amazing, the food is amazing. We had the Let’s Eat menu which let’s you sample a little of all the tasty delights. It’s a lot of food. Arrive hungry. Everything was just lovely.
The Pork Belly is the tastiest thing you've had in your mouth since that Tinder date you had last week.
The rest of Mekong Baby is made up of the usual South East Asian balancing act of sweet, sour, spicy and generous helping of umami.
These guys are consistent, they do it well. An Auckland institution that deserves whatever accolades it gets. Going into the details of each dish is pointless, they're all punchy little numbers that have you wanting more and leaving you with a new found reluctance to share.
For the fellas, 10 points if you can find the bathroom without asking a staff member.
Best food, best service, best atmosphere. All round best everything, my absolute go to. I can't fault any of the food. Pork Belly is too die for.
Recommeded by a collegue who visited. Spacious venue with street side seating as well as indoor seating. The lamb ribs are a must try super tender but coated in a very crispy coating which i think is a good texture combination. The herb relish it came with could be finished off with a spoon its so good. The main was the madurese goat curry. while not much to look at the base curry is packed with flavour and the goat also very tender. They only give you a spoon and thats all you need. Beer and wine selection pretty decent
Great food and ambience with friendly staff! Will definitely be going back to try more of their dishes. Wait times were also minimal considering how busy they were
First time at Mekong Baby last night and was very impressed with their food. The pork belly was a highlight and would highly recommend.
Between 4 of us we ordered - two small plates and three large with rice. The portions are generous and we were all well feed.
Unfortunately what lacked was the service. The service was shocking. The waiter was not attentive. Literally waving our hands around to order a bottle of wine. The waiter didn’t explain there was two portions of rice in one bowl. We had two instances where two different waiters came to ask us to clear our plates when there was still food left. I think simply a bit of training will transform this review to a 5 because I highly enjoyed the food.
One of my faves. Never fails to satisfy. Get the madras chicken curry, be prepared for the chili to blow your face up but it’s delicious! The cocktail menu is also amazing.
Love this place, their food never disappoints. We’ve dined here a few times and the food is absolute perfection, highly recommend the pork belly and the papaya salad to enjoy together.
Only let down is the seating, the indoor dining space can sometimes be likened to a food court atmosphere with tables being rather close and it being quite noisey. The cocktails also take quite a while and although they’re delicious I would recommend going for a beer or wine so that you can enjoy your drink with your meal.
This is my favourite place to eat in Auckland. Everything about it is just PERFECT. The cocktails are incredible, and the wine list is interesting, keeping even visiting wine connoisseurs on their toes! My recommendation is to come into Mekong for the banquet menu, and just let the guys and gals in the kitchen feed you. There’s so much food that at some points you think you could quite happily stop eating, but the dishes just get better and better! I no longer eat meat, but have considered taking a break for a night just to have the pork belly again. It is unbelievable. Look out for the fish curry and the beef skirt noodles too, yum yum. If you haven’t been, highly advise you to get in on this restaurant’s action!
Couldn’t decide what to eat so went with the banquet where the chefs pick for you 😍 so many delicious things we would never have tried, and an insane amount of food for two people. All curries are a huge highlight. Great cocktail menu as well. Definite 11/10
Love Mekong baby! Had the let’s eat option and it didn’t disappoint! Please make sure you are extremely starving if getting the let’s eat option as they give you a selection of around 6-7 dishes. I can’t even remember how many dishes there were but it was a lot. Portions are also very generous
Great asian fusion food, my favourite was the Sashimi. Me and my friends tried the “Let’s Eat” $65 pp from the menu. Everything was full of flavour. Lamb ribs were super tender and delicious. Salads were great too!!! Service was impeccable. Drinks were yummy. Ko Phe Li mocktail was refreshing. Overall great experience. Would definitely go back.
Highly recommend the “Let’s eat”.
Here goes a shoutout to one of the finest #restaurant s that I have come across in #auckland @mekongbaby in Ponsonby.. wonderful #ambiance mouth watering food and amazing staff.. I had a slow-cooked lamb shank and Madras spicy chicken curry with Mekong baby’s roti bread. Loved the portion Size as one curry was good enough for atleast two people! Also their spiced cocktails are out of this planet. A must visit place. #staytuned #theindianinauckland
Just on our way home from Mekong Baby after dinner with another couple and had to do a rave. Mekong Baby has surpassed our already high expectations. Our waiter was amazing, attentive, knew the menu and catered for our individual needs (eg Greek yoghurt because I’m a wuss with chilli). And the food!! I recommend the Pork Belly (generous portions of crispy skinned cubes with lovely Asian slaw and sauces to die for) and also the Hapuka. Deserts rendered us speechless (which is saying something, s’cuse the pun). Pictured is the Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake with raspberry sorbet. There was nothing to fault and everything to praise tonight. Thoroughly recommended!
Had a good time in mekong baby. Cocktails are outstanding, food is quite good as well. Some young waiters is really nice and friendly, but the waitress (looks like the manager), looks quite angry while doing the service, havnt had such bad service for a looong time, feel like I own her money. Otherwise i will give them 5/5.
The food here is amazing! The flavours are so strong yet work together perfectly. I had the Pad See Ew and it was amazing. The meat melted in your mouth and I could eat it forever! My friend had the massaman curry which was rich and creamy. The only thing you need to be mindful of is that this place doesn’t do doggy bags! So definitely don’t bite off more than you can chew! Definitely will return to try out more.
This place is truly a gem! The ambience was great, the staff were friendly and helpful and don’t get me started with the food! They are delicious and well balanced, well presented, with affordable price range! The concept is sharing food which is great because you get to try different type of food. We tried the prawn cake, betel leave crab, quail egg dumpling, wagyu lemongrass betel, hot wings, prawn roll, balinese chicken, madras chicken curry, grilled angus sirloin, roast duck, roti. Everything we tried were perfection! Delicious, well balanced and fresh. Don’t forget to try the apple walnut tart in the end!!! The tart base is buttery and the miso butterscotch sauce just yummmm!!! I could just lick the plate clean! Thank you sooo much for looking after us so well and producing such great food. Very happy. Thank you.
WOW!!! All I can say really!! Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pork Belly was succulent, kingfish sashimi was mouth watering, and this coming from someone who doesn’t enjoy pork or fish! 110% 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I've been here thrice and it never fails to disappoint... Food is awesome, my favorites are the papaya salad and the braised pork belly. For dessert, I loved the apple and walnut tart with miso butterscotch ice cream. I will definitely be back to this place...😊
Mekong Baby is located in Ponsonby and is one of the most popular restaurants along the road. They serve Asian fusion dishes and unique cocktails to match, with a lively atmosphere where sometimes it’s hard to get a table!
I love the selection of dishes from here, especially the beef cheeks and papaya salad. They also do a really good roti!
Downside is, you can’t takeaway what you can’t finish... every time I come here there’s always food leftover and it’s such a waste because we want to try so many things on the menu.
Food was amazing. Went with a group of 12 and had the $75pp set menu, they bought out heaps of food, all which were very delicious . Reasonably priced and great atmosphere. Will be back.
Went there for team dinner with my colleagues!Was greeted with warm hospitality and staffs were very friendly. We had banquet menu and everything was so yummy! Especially their braised pork belly!! It’s so crispy on the outside, the meat are extremely juicy and tender! Definitely the BEST pork belly I’ve ever eaten in my life. DELICIOUS! 5 stars for their Miss Saigon cocktail!!🍹 it’s sour and very refreshing! HOT WINGS is a MUST tooooo 5 🌟 for that!!! Not forget to mention their RED BEEF CURRY is super tasty too!! Overall I had a good experience & I will be back soon for the cocktail and pork belly!!
Great ambience. Ordered the red beef curry and braised pork belly. Both were very very nice, the beef was slow cooked very well that made it melt in your mouth. Good experience!
Had an excellent dinner here with workmates recently. We had one of the function rooms and had the banquet. So much food we couldn’t eat it all, and we’re big eaters! Pork belly to absolutely die for - everyone was talking about it the next day! Will definitely be returning.
My family had a fantastic dinner here for my son's birthday (17). The food is exceptional. The goat curry is not to be missed. Service fast, friendly and unrushed. Reasonably priced. Good wine list. Busy place, relaxed, mid to upmarket, lovely vibe.
A friend booked us into the Opien Den. We had our own private space and feasted on the Reed Southeast Junction Menu. My goodness me, the lamb ribs were divine. They were soft and tender on the inside and beautifully crisp on the outside. The whole menu was amazing just so good and will be dining back here for sure! Highly recommend.
What an experience! Different flavors, textures and feelings. Vietnamese prawn rolls for a small beginning, the Balinese chicken and the roast duck for main and apple pie and chocolate mousse for desserts.
You want your mouth and mind to be blown away this is the place.
Very friendly and helpful staff and an amazing Asian/art deco design.
Extremely recommended.
Been dying to try this place forever, and read reviews that this place is a must. It didn’t disappoint - despite the rude man who saw us in.
Our waiter Jonny was great, gave us amazing recommendations and was entertaining.
We shared;
Lamb ribs 5/5 - so tasty recommend!!
Prawn rolls 5/5
Soft shell crabs 3/5
Squid 4/5 -
Rice crepes 3/5
Roti 5/5
Pork belly 5/5 - must try. Best I’ve had. Not fatty
Yellow curry 3.5/5
Mango salad 5/5
Hazelnut mouse 4/5 - quite rich but delish
Apple tart 5/5 - best thing I’ve tasted. Need a jar of the sauce!
Sundae 3/5 - nice ice cream but could be better
Definitely will be coming back here again! It’s up with competitors in the same Asian fusion restaurants, and the menu has great variety for vege, and gluten free which is awesome!
Thanks Jonny we’ll be back!!
Restaurant atmosphere is amazing. Perfect for dates. Staffs are very approachable and friendly. Love how they really look after their customers. Customer service is really important and they did a really good job. It took 10-15 mins to wait for food and I think it’s just a nice waiting time for food. I had the pork belly, chicken and another dish which I forgot all their names.
I will definitely go back to try other dishes
This has got to be the best restaurant I’ve been to. The food was simply amazing. The menu is a mixture of different Asian cultures with a European touch. Service was outstanding and the wait for the food was short. Only criticism I have is that it can be a bit noisy but definitely won’t stop me from going back.
After having booked a table on a Sunday for lunch, we arrived on time. We had the quail egg dumplings, Wagyu & lemongrass grilled in Betel leaves, duck breast with pickled pear, and a salad with shredded mango, young coconut, king prawns & crispy prawns. I loved the quail egg dumplings. The salad was refreshing - though I like fresh prawns to be completely deshelled. Wagyu was minced, though it was not described on the menu. Duck breast, came in 3 pieces, was lovely. Coconut sago with ice cream & puffed black rice, as a dessert, could have been sweeter. Plating was excellent. The high rating was well-deserved.
(Food - 4.5/5; Service - 4/5; Ambience - 3.5/5)
Visited on 29 April 2018
Went to this little place with friends and decided to take my husband there for his birthday. Food was good overall, the pad see ew was a bit to salty for my liking. Customer service was a bit of both, our waiter was really friendly and helpful but the other waitress who gave our food could have been a bit friendlier. Person at the bar who took payment could have been nicer. Food 4.5 stars, customer service 3 stars.
Came here on a weekend for dinner with workmates. The food, the ambiance and the service of the place is awesome.
Ordered the green fish curry, prawn sides, lamb chops, duck curry and all the dishes were amazing.
Definitely a place to go to for a weekend chill and enjoy.
Happy Tummy Adventures
+5
Awesome food and Superb Service!
I think I found my favorite Restaurant in AKL! Food was divine and the service was amazing. You’ll never be disappointed.
Tried a lot of items on the menu and everything we had was really good. I highly recommend that you try the fall-off-the bone Spiced Lamb Ribs, the tender&tasty Braised Pork Belly, and the Goat Curry. And don’t forget to have the Apple & Walnut Tart for dessert too!
Thanks to Jonny for the awesome service! He’s very friendly attentive. He also gave detailed descriptions of the items on the menu and recommended a few options/ Just shows that he really knows what the restaurant is selling and he’s got a good taste.👍🏼
I went here with a couple of mates without a reservation and did not have to wait that long to get a table. The whole dining experience in Mekong was amazing. All the staff was really nice and helpful. The highlight of our night was our server Jonny. He really knew what he was doing and does a really good job while he's at it. He deserves credit for making our night awesome. For their food I really liked their Lamb Ribs (highly recommended) and Pork Belly which is so nicely matched with their Mekong Baby pure lager.
My favourite restaurant in Auckland. Favourite dishes - caramelized pork belly, goat curry, mango salad... actually there isn’t anything on the menu I wouldn’t eat. Also, amazing service and great atmosphere.
Mekong baby in Ponsonby has a modern and busy atmosphere. Asian fusion style menus with truly mouth watering flavours packed to the brim. Some of the dishes go a bit too heavy with the sweet and sour. Pricey to try a variety of dishes.
Love Mekong baby!! I think it’s my 4th visit now. Great cocktails, great service and delicious Asian fusion food! We had more food than this but forgot to take photos as we dove into them retry quickly! Roasted Duck Masaman curry is another fav!! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
The food here is so flavourful it's worth going in a group and ordering their $65 banquet menu so you can try a lot of their dishes. The cocktails/ mocktails are great also besides the cocktail called the colonist unless you like strong drinks. Sadly they don't do take away so eat as much as you can.
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We had no reservation just walk in, a lady greeted us let us seated by the bar, we waited for 30 minutes, a friendly bartender help to lead us to our table.
This time only 2 of us, but we want to try as many dishes as we can. We ordered 4 entrees and one main...lucky the friendly waiter stopped us there while we were trying to order more and it was just right.
We started with a quail egg dumpling, only ordered one, it's light and refreshing.
The Spice Duck Breast was a bit tiny (the waiter already told us but we still wanted to try), comes with ginger and mayo, something different.
Crispy Rice Flour Crepe is like a Vietnamese dish, this one added extra filling like mushroom and taro etc, use sambal instead of fish sauce, a different kind of taste.
Prawn Cakes .. feels like a Malaysian dish (my Malaysian friend also reckon, comes with extra mild sweet chilli sauce.
Crispy Skin Snapper my friend love the most, comes with sweet sticky port ... delicious, it supposed to be Hapuka but this time used snapper.
Mekong is probably my favourite place to go for dinner! The prawn cakes, soft shell crab and pad Thai are my favourite things ever! The only annoying thing would have to be how busy it is. But the environment is really great.
I've been to Mekong Baby about 3 times now and it never fails to exceed my expectations! The caramelized chili pork belly is a must have, and I'm a huge fan of the fish curry with roti! Great service and super delicious cocktails. Would visit every day if I could!
Favourite place in the world, and Liam makes every experience so enjoyable. Miss Saigon is the go to also the crab betel leaf, apple and miso tart it’s all so good. Try the goat curry!
A great meal. The calamari and pad se ew were delicious and a fantastic vibe in the restaurant. Our waitress was super friendly however the hostess was a little dismissive towards us when we arrived. Would go back and would love to try more off the menu!
Nice vibe and food but the curry is too salty for me😂😂 beef is really good as it actually melted in your mouth. Cocktail is absolute a highlight and I like my Cuba libre with stolen dark rum. Quail egg dumping is a must and if you like strong flavour food, this is the place
Great quality food attracts the crowds and Mekong Baby has enjoyed being awash with Ponsonby-ites for a number of years now.
All time favorite is the pork belly and the crunchy, taste sensation that is the green papaya salad...delicious!
It’s rowdy and it continues to shine
I come to Auckland for work every 3 months and I ALWAYS make time to visit this fab restaurant. It rivals some of the best Asian Fusion in Melbourne. And that is a big call. (I’m talking Chin chin, rice paper scissors, cookie). Today at Mekong i ordered the fish and pork main. Omg! Wow! I had an afternoon of work ahead of me so was unable to indulge in the fab cocktails this time. Next time.
Maybe tomorrow before I fly. Not ruling out a return visit 😝
Some of the best Thai food I’ve had in Auckland. Often heaving, there’s often a wait (even if you’ve booked) but the service is great & the food is worth the wait! Great bar service too.
My friends and I came here for dinner not long ago and we ALL agreed that the curries we had were hands down the best curries we have ever had! Please try the Yellow Curry - most amazing flavours and the presentation is so colourful and inviting. Love the decor, drinks and service. Will definitely be back!
Mekong Baby is my favourite wee spot if I am venturing into the CBD.
It’s got a cool, quirky vibe, ample seating after their wee facelift & a great menu!
The cocktail list is impressive! There is something for everyone. And if you’re a gin lover - they have a great selection.
Food is always cooked to perfection, and although the service may not be the best in town, I can’t fault the place as they do everything else so well!
Would recommend trying the Yellow Curry & the Braised beef skirt.... & a chilli mojito of course 😉
You have to book with this place - it’s always busy!
This place is a hidden gem.Food is amazing with spicey fusion flavours.Papaya salad wad so yum.Bettle prawns were good but cold.Lamb was so moist and spuce was just right.Roti bread is a must .Service was great and cocktails were very tasty.
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We were fortunate to have been able to make a booking for 8 people on New Years Eve and ended up in a private snug. The Chef prepared our banquet and it was certainly a fine feast. The food came out regularly and was sublime, with each dish a delicious combination of subtle tastes - some were spicier than others .. yum!! We had superb service from all of the staff, in particular from Duncan who looked out for one of our party who had food sensitivities - thank you Duncan. Yes, someone commented earlier that is a noisy restaurant, we didn't mind that, as it is noisy because it's popular. The lighting was dim which I personally prefer and it just added to a great ambience. It is the sort of restaurant you can go to dressed casually or dressed up. It has a well deserved reputation for superb food. The staff genuinely seemed to care that we had a great night - thank you everyone. It's difficult to choose the most favourite dishes - I loved the sushimi, crab cakes, squid, fish curry, mango salad .. everything- thanks Chef!!! We'll be back!! Happy New Year everyone at Mekong Baby. 10/10.
Awesome place! Great environment, friendly service and delicious food.
Been there with Asian friends, had five dishes and everything was great. My favourites were the chicken, super crispy skin and nice spices and the duck breast (entrée), with refreshing vegetables.
Basically what attracted me the most about Mekong Baby is that they balance the ingredients so well that when you try the dishes you feel there's nothing missing.
I’ve been here a few times now and I can confidently say that I am never disappointed at this restaurant. The food is Asian-fusion, however most dishes are very authentic and full of flavour and seasoning. The desserts and super cute and well presented. Great location too.
Food was tasty and drinks were good also. But a little bit on the pricey side, and didn’t help that you couldn’t take away when portions sizes were so big!
Perfect! Thanks for hosting a wonderful night out for my girlfriends and I. Food was outstanding -fragrant, tangy, bursting with flavour!
Great ambience. Excellent service. Everything we look for for a memorable night out. No wonder the place was buzzing. We will definitely be coming back.
Amazing food! We had the hot wings, prawn cakes and the duck dish. The hot wings were definitely our favourite. It tasted Korean style and was the right balance of spicy and sweet.
Service is efficient and professional. Our dishes came out in good time as well. I'll definitely be back to try their cocktails (it's a great atmosphere for weekend drinks)
We had a fairly large group and opted to share plates for the whole table.
The waitress was really helpful in suggesting food to go with and portions. One of the biggest issue was that most of the dishes were quite spicy so some people weren't able to eat much. Another issue was that the dishes were meant for sharing for four so it was a bit awkward for larger groups to get some of the dish to try. Favourite of the bunch was the tartare. Nice flavour and textures.
Amazing service and tasty food.
I really liked this place went there for my friends 16th. The atmosphere is great there is a nice warm feeling you get when you enter but not good if you prefer quite spaces. Started with a mocktail called 'river sipper' it was really good would recommend however I had to add some water as it was a bit too sweet. Between the five of us, we ordered three mains (lamb, curry and pork) and three or four sides and then three desserts to share. The main that I would recommend would have to be the slow cooked lamb shoulder, I could have eaten that myself it was so nice. The meat was really tender and well cooked. I would also suggest getting the roti bread if you are having curries as it is really good. All of the desserts were great too, my favourite being the coconut sago. The total was around $225 for the five of us. Overall the service was pretty good considering it was really busy.
Hester Gabrielle Colmar Pierard
+4
Been here twice now and both times got the famous pork belly 😍 it’s to die for and just melts in the mouth! Very rich though so recommend sharing with another person as you get four big squares of it . Tried a lot of dishes from here also and all are very tasty! The mousse tart is also so smooth and lovely!
Photos are of slow cooked lamb shoulder , madras spicy chicken curry, and salted caramel Sunday.
As always, friendly service, hip atmosphere and Fantastic food!!!! Had the calamari as appetizer and crispy hapuka and pork belly for main. Perfection!
I would highly recommend the green fish curry if you can handle some heat; generous portion size too. Service was efficient and the staff were friendly.
Had a memorable night here to celebrate my friend’s
birthday. Food was delicious and well presented, service was very impressive,
especially they helped me to hide the birthday cake that I have brought over
and served it beautifully in a plate. When 5 staff presented the cake onto
table and sang the birthday song for us, my friend was quite surprised.
Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang
+4.5
The place, food and staff is amazing. We had pork and that was mouthwatering. The goat curry was perfect as well. Being asian, i love that Mekong Baby offers variety on their menu that will please almost all sorts of people.
Katrina O’Shaughnessy
+4.5
Friendly staff, GREAT atmosphere and DELICIOUS FOOD!
This restaurant is a great venue for catching up with friends, work colleagues etc
The food is very fresh and staff very friendly and attentive
Highly recommend you visit when in the area. You won't be disappointed.
Been there for dinner with friends. All dishes are awesome and super delicious. I was enjoying with Hapuka and pork one. OMG it's so delicious.
I definitely will come back.
The pork belly is to die for! We also had the lamb shoulder which was incredible too. A great place to go for an end of week dinner. Possibly not for an intimate dinner as it's quite a busy, noisy restaurant but that's not a big deal otherwise.
I came here for a work dinner with 12 of us. We had a banquet type meal with a taste of everything off the menu. 3 entrees, probably around 12 mains and a dessert.
The food was fantastic! Absolutely loved it and will definitely be back. The food ranged from mild to very spicy, which I enjoy on occasion without being a huge fan. This was the right level of spice for me. Much more and it ruins the flavour. The highlights for me was a salt n pepper entree and the pork belly main.
Staff were a bit disorganised with drinks but nothing too major. We had a variety of servers and one eastern european struggled with english but we got there in the end.
Ambiance was good, although we were a bit too close to the fire and they turned it off for us.
Best Asian in Ponsonby in my opinion.
delicious duck curry, authentic papaya salad with mind-blowing heat, tender but springy fish cakes, excellent roti, tasty drinks, i think everything on the menu is good. staff are always like 'oh how was your meal' with a grin, because they already know your gonna say its so good.
The mrs was recommended this place by her friends, so we went. The ambience is warm, slightly dim but very noisy. The service is just a little below your usual standard but could be accounted for being a busy night.
We had the wok fried squid, crispy rice flour crepe, spiced lamb ribs and Vietnamese prawn rolls. Everything was brought out in good time and was delicious. The stand out dish for me was spiced lamb ribs. We also had Bangkok iced tea and a tea house tipple, both were great.
I recommend this place for the food but not for the ambience and/or service.
Samantha Addison-Saipe
+5
Mekong Baby delivered top quality dishes. Service was snappy (for a group of four) and the wait staff were happy to inform us about plenty of vegan alternatives, allowing us to order several entrees and main dishes which all arrived promptly. Food was well presented and tasted relatively authentic. I recommend the rice flour crepe with tempeh and mushrooms, that was delicious. Only con I can think of is the noise in the place, as they seem generally quite busy (even on a Tuesday evening - be sure to book in advance). Overall a relaxed, yet classy restaurant with faultless service.
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+5
I went with my grandad this time and we ordered hot wings, soft shell crab and the pork belly.
the hot wings was perfect it wasn't too spicy and wasn't like the spice wasn't there, my grandad tried it and loved it too. I tried some of my granddad's soft shell crab and Its spectacular it was soo delicious I kinda had most of it😉,and then came the pork belly I only had 1 1/2 of it because I was soo full but it was crispy and sweet and was just simply the best pork dish I think I have had.
If you asked me what was the best dish I couldn't tell you because everything was divine so just get everything😂👍
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+4.5
I went back twice now. First time we had the banquet menu $65pp, and the amount of food was just TOO much. So the 2nd time we ordered ourselves. The food was great, very tasty~~ Cocktail was also great~~
The food at Mekong baby is amazing.I have been here twice and I had great experience. I love their drinks, its so cool to watch the staff to prepare the drink while you are waiting for it.
Sitting area is good but the enterance area of the restaurent is very noisy and you havectalk so loud to talk to the person sitting right next to you. But it's good if you sit at back and enjoy good food and talk with your friends.
The food here is delicious and the service is great too. We came here on the recommendation of a friend.
The soft shell crab is worth as well as the pork.
The plates are small and designed to be shared so it will be better to bring some more friends along and split the bill.
I celebrated my Birthday 2016 here. My husband brought me here where he booked in advance. I'm not a fun of pork but when I tasted their crispy pork, it automatically converted me to a pork lover. Thanks for the great experience!
Friendly and attentive service, really tasty food! I really enjoyed the night and the ambiance of the restaurant. Can't wait to try other things on their menu 😋
Great cocktails and quite an inventive food menu. Suited towards sharing plates, match it with an espresso martini and you're set for a good evening.
Went there for the first time the other night and the food was great! The staff were amazing as well as the food. Was good to see that it was busy even on a rainy winters night. Great place - will be coming back for sure!
One of my favs 😁 just two of us so we ordered 2 smalls being prawn cakes with dipping sauce and some.sweetcorn type fritters . They were great and came with dipping sauce to make yr tastebuds dance . Mains were pork belly and salt and pepper squid. The squid came with the best dipping sauce and the pork belly ...well words don't give it justice..nothing was said just heaven in yr mouth and the look of satisfaction. If anything it felt rushed as if to make for the next.couple who had booked but we were in our happy place with full tummys 😊
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A good night out, had heard good things about the pork belly here, and finally got along to try it.
We ordered the wok fried squid, pork belly, Sweetcorn fritters, prawn cakes, and two of the ice cream sundaes.
The favourite of the night was the pork belly, sticky and sweet and caramelised. definitely lived up to the hype :) Could have ordered more.
The corn fritters were nice but a bit gooey inside still. enjoyed them though.
The dipping sauces with meals were really nice, and the tamarind one (think came with the corn fritters) was spicy and amazing
Place was nice and service was good, although maybe a little rushed. A table for two was quite small and not so much room for putting all the plates on No big deal though, just had to stack or remove as others were emptied.
The sundae ice cream was real good, but the lemongrass jelly slightly on the rubbery side and not hugely strong tasting of lemon grass. I didnt know what to make of lemon grass jelly with icecream but glad I gave it a shot, was a nice combination.
A little noisy but overall it delivered ;)
Total bill for meals, one beer and a cocktail was $115 which I thought was pretty good for a night out with good food
Really good food and service. Specially the tuna was just served as I wanted. One of the best Asian restaurant in town. Highly recommend to all the Asian food lovers.
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On a recent visit to Auckland my husband and I were recommended to eat at Mekong Baby in Ponsonby Road by three different people, unprompted. Needless to say, our expectations were HIGH. What can I say we were wowed instantly by the whole vibe and atmosphere of just entering the restaurant, staff greeted us warmly, helped us with wet items of clothing, due to being caught in a heavy downpour of rain. We were promptly seated and then the real food experience began. We were fortunate to meet the owner /chef Dominique, who helped us choose a selection of food as we had no idea what to order as this style of food was unknown to us. The wine was much easier for us to navigate :) A very comprehensive and impressive wine list I might add.
We LOVED every single mouthful, one flavour explosion after another, and the food just kept coming. We sampled the King Fish Sashimi, Wok Fried Squid, Wagu and lemongrass, Beef Tartare, Quail Eggs on Betel Leaves, Spiced Lamb Ribs, Braised Pork Belly with Asian Slaw, and finished with Apple and Walnut Tart with Buterscotch Icecream.
Without a doubt this was a memorable meal, we cannot wait to go back!
7 Stars out of 5 !!!!!
Great food and great atmosphere. Staff are very friendly as well.
Although I hate the fact that in NZ food is never served all together, at this place they go around this and they tell you in advance that it's not.
Would def go back again in the future. The Madras curry was amazing.
The food is amazing! We ordered wok fried squid, spiced lamb ribs, braised pork belly and smashed green papaya salad. All of them were delicious and beautifully presented. I just wish their tables are a little bigger to accommodate our orders. Haha! The service was great as well, very helpful for a first timer like me. The interior and the feel of the place is nice too. However, it was really really loud that night as the place was full (take note, it was a Wednesday). Not that it bothers me, but if you're out with someone and needs to have a good conversation, this won't be a good place. Overall experience was awesome. Will be back definitely. 😊
I went to Mekong Baby with two of my friends. It was fully booked even for Tuesday night and I knew why after eating food here,
I had had Lamb for my main dish. The dish itself was not too big too small, just a perfect amount, a little bit cheaper than the mains in other restaurant.
I don't know Thai people eat Lamb, but whatever it is, it was fabulous!! succulent, juicy,perfectly cooked. It has also lots of local beer selections. We loved it and come to this restaurant again.
We came in one eve for a birthday meal, and on the most part the staff made it special. Cocktails were nice, but don't order offer off-menu, general cocktail knowledge at the bar didn't seem so great... but the drinks menu is pretty good so you shouldn't need to (my friend just particularly likes a Mai Tai).
Ambience was nice, inviting and cosy but... cool?
Pretty low key food, that had really fantastic, interesting flavoursome, which was really the highlight- fusion pulled off really well. Lots of nice things to try.
Yeah Baby! oh behave. This place just rocks. Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff. The fusion food is to die for. We had prawn cake and spicy wings for entree and Madras chicken for mains. Serving sizes are good as well. The chefs have come up with such perfect recipes with balanced and unique flavours you wont get anywhere else. Highly recommend this place to anyone.
Good food. We had a set menu so there was heaps of things I wanted to try that I didn't get to. There was too much food and $65 was a bit pricey. The pork was yummy as most of the meals. Only let downs Som tum too sweet not authentic, same as cocktails- too sweet. They don't spilt bills. Will come again though.
A girls dinner here left us full and very happy!!!! We pretty much ordered almost one of everything to share but the goat curry was effen amazing!
Awesome to have the open kitchen to be nosey, great wine selection! Only only downfall was the one bill per table.
Came here for my 23rd birthday dindin and I was pleasantly surprised because I'm usually pretty skeptical about fusion food - Not every place can do it well but this was one of the places that did.
Ordered a range of dishes - Duck Larb, Crispy-Skinned Hapuka, Wagyu & Lemongrass grilled in Betel Leaves, Madurese Goat Curry, Roti Bread, Betel Leaf Crab Kaffir Lime & Chilli, Spiced Lamb Ribs, and Wok Fried Squid.
There are so many options on the menu that it's easy to cater towards the needs of different people. What people like and don't like will depend on their preferences (clearly). E.g My mum liked the Wok Fried Squid but I didn't, while my brother liked the Betel Leaf and Spiced Lamb Ribs but noone else did. However, the two that everyone liked were the Duck Larb and Goat Curry! They went well together with rice 🤤 Highly recommend those two.
I love this place! Staff have always been accomodating. They make pretty nice drinks. There is also brown rice as a healthier alternative. We cannot wait to come back again!
Food was amazing, decor was divine, service was average.
The braised pork belly was beautiful, as was the pork larb salad. We also had the kingfish sashimi was lovely and firm, with a light coconut cream drizzle over it. The service was ok - everyone was very polite and warm. Would definitely go again.
Been here last Saturday. We went in an awkward time (3pm ish) but still managed to have nice late lunch. The staff member recommended to have roti with the meal and that was perfect recommendation! Rotiself was pretty well made and because dishes had bit of strong flavours (it was bit salty for me) to have alone, but they were perfect with roti. Overall very enjoyable place :)
My girl friend and I went to Mekong baby for dinner on Friday night and OH MY GOSH!!! The food was amazing, the service was great also. We ordered the kingfish sashimi and hot wings for entree and then the braised pork belly and goat curry for main!! Could definitely go there again! ☺👌 vibe was great !!
Such amazing food and service! Best food!!! Flavours are amazing!!! Nothing like I have ever had before so authentic and original! Highly recommend Mekong Baby :)
Fantastic experience. The food was amazing, service was good and restaurant had a nice ambience. With 6 people we had 3 small dishes, 3 mains, 1 side and 1 salad to share, and 6 desserts. Standouts were the crispy Hapuka and pork belly mains and the apple&walnut tart dessert. Incredible. Very nice cocktails too. Nothing to fault.
Cocktails here are delicious. The food has so much flavour.
The Crispy Rice Flour Crepe with the chili jam was heaven. The dish was a favourite among most people on the table. Also can't go wrong with their papaya salad. One of my favourite Asian restaurants in Auckland
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Christmases at Husk is always a bit special and 2015 was no exception. Seven of us trundled along to Mekong Baby, South-East asian fusion at Ponsonby (seeing a trend here, guys?) to have a taste of their banquet menu. We loved sitting in their private booth tucked at the back — huge red velvet curtains framed the curved blue couch (lots of bum-shuffles to get to the middle), a spherical paper pendant hung inches from our heads. It was cosy, but comfortably so. Perhaps the cocktails helped.
The 12-course meal was luxurious, with abundant aromas and portions. We asked for a couple of breaks between courses to open our gifts (Husk Christmas tradition involves the exchange of a few of our Favourite Things) and brainstorming just what situations would require those mysterious curtains to be closed (mafia assemblies? Romantic rendezvous? Dancing customers on the table with the paper pendant on their heads?). Anyhoo, we digress…
Watch out for the spiced cocktails, because they really mean it — Lou and Emilie's Venom (chilli, vodka, ginger, palm sugar, chilli, lemons & honey) packed a punch, if you're the type that likes their throats on sweet, icy fire — get it. If not, the Hanoi Cooler with gin, pineapple, ginger and rose promises a soothing accompaniment for the spicy dishes.
Each plate is served on beautiful sea-green glassware, and just when you feel you've eaten something that's your favourite of the meal, you'll surprised by the next one. Reserve time to get through the whole menu, we spent around 2.5 hours there — and savoured every mouthful from their Crab & Kaffir Lime Canape down to their Coconut Sago with Rich Ginger Chocolate mousse. Needless to say, we cradled our food babies home.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE.
Check out our individual comments here: husk.co.nz/lunches/mekong-baby-december-2015
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Came here with my parents to check it out before my sisters Hens night meal and OMG!!!!
Everything was SO tasty, bags of flavour & perfect size portions.
We had Crab & Betle Leafs, Crispy Pancake, Beef Skewer Baguette & Crispy Squid for starters. The lemongrass beef in the baguette was so fresh & tasty!
Mains we shared the Duck Massaman Curry and Braised Pork Belly.... DO NOT come to Mekong Baby & NOT have the Pork Belly!!!! It was probably one of the best things I've ever eaten.... the meat was juicy & what ever they coat it in was insanely moreish! Add the sauce on the plate & you may just find yourself zoned out into food heaven. We also had sides of Roti - and these weren't just any old roti... Best I've ever had! They were so good, we ordered extras to have with our dessert!
Desserts again we shared. Apple & Walnut Tart and Salted Caramel Icecream Sundae. I tell ya what - it was like food sex! The shortness & butteriness of the tart pastry was insane - the butterscotch sauce was light, not too sweet but so full of flavour.
Can't wait for the Hens night!!!
TOP TIP: Order the Apple & Walnut Tart, ask for extra butterscotch sauce & order Roti with it. Dip ya roti in the butterscotch sauce - you won't regret it!
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Love this place! We enjoyed everything we ordered... 2 things, i believe the side Roti serving is based on how many per table.. notice we only had 2 and the table next to us had 3 pieces- there were 2 of us at our table and 3 next to us! Price remains the same so felt a lil unfair. Another thing is there is a time limit to your booking so it does feel like you have to eat in a rush. Nonetheless, will still be back for more as the food is delicious!
A popular favourite in Ponsonby serving up delicious fusion asian food. We had the hot wings to start. The waiter wasn't kidding when he warned it was hot. Deep fried chicken, crispy with sticky spicy sauce, this was hot wing heaven. The pork belly was also divine. Crispy exterior, tender meat and a rich sticky soy and chilli sauce, this is a must for pork belly lovers. The goat curry was also excellent. The goat meat fell apart and the curry was great with jasmine rice.
We couldn't resist dessert but of all dishes, this was a bit disappointing. The pannacotta had a great wobble to it but the pandan flavour was light. I would have preferred a punchier flavour.
Service was friendly and efficient. The waiter was knowledgeable and made good suggestions. The restaurant was buzzing and had a great atmosphere. Be sure to make a booking. This place is busy!
Not sure if this is normal but all our food was so spicy we could barley eat it, also had quite small portions for the price you pay. atmosphere was nice! Service were good, Woudnt rush back here though
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Absolutely love this place. Went here with my group of friends for dinner and it was very busy but luckily we had a reservation so did not need to wait for any tables. 5 of us got the 'little bigger' dishes and two got salads. They were all very well portioned which is good because they are kinda on the pricey side but not surprised since it is in Ponsonby. We ordered the Balinese Chicken BBQ, Roast Duck - Massaman Curry, Smashed Green Papaya salad, Prawn salad and I got the Madrese Spicy Chicken Curry.All of us had a bit of spice in our dishes maybe except the salad. My friend found the Papaya salad very spicy whereas I did not when I tasted it so it is depending on your spice tolerance.
I think out of all the dishes, the dish I got was the spiciest one however having a fairly good spice tolerance it was not that bad for me, so if you do not like spicy food I would not recommend this dish or otherwise asking them to make it less spicy if they even do that. They were all very delicious and full of flavour. If you are ordering a curry I would recommend ordering at least one portion of rice per person since you get a lot of sauce with it.Their roti's are super delicious but I expected a bit more or at least bigger ones since they are $5.
The staff were friendly and were able to provided good service to us and the food coming at a reasonable speed especially being very busy. They were able to give us water very quickly since we went through around 6 bottles of water.
I would definitely go to this place again as a nice treat or during a special occasion. Highly recommend.
Perfect food, drinks and service. This place really is as dope as it's hyped up to be. The duck curry was fire, the braised pork belly was even better. The mousse pie was crazy. The only draw back is its inhabited by pretentious yopros, however if you can overcome the debilitating company, you'll have a great night.
This place is 110% one of the best places I have been to eat in Auckland! We went here as a large group and got the $65pp function menu and it was delicious!! Amazing quality and quantity, value for money and the staff were outstanding. Highly recommend eating here
Mekong Baby serves flavourful South East Asian food in a fun yet elegant atmosphere. Overall, I was happy with the quality of food. I'd say it's a bit better than Madam Woo.
The prawn cakes were nice, but a little floury in some places. Standout dish was the pork belly – 4 pieces of very tasty meat. The green fish curry with broccoli was nice but nothing special. It was quite spicy after a few bites and doesn't come with rice.
Cost us $72 for two patrons (including $8 for still water...!).
One annoyance I had was the booking system. Apparently, they don't take reservations between 7 and 8:30. It can get pretty crowded so you may have to wait or have a back up for dinner in Ponsonby.
food was great - very tasty full of flavor.
its may be a bit stressful for the staff due to how busy the restaurant is, however they still need to focus on their service a lot more.
Is very pricey but the food is amazing we tried a variety of foods and all were very high quality and delicious it's definitely worth it and the non alcoholic drinks are amazing the service was also very fast was a great dining experience
Love love love this place. This was my first time at Mekong Baby. The food was tasty, the salad were fresh, light, full of flavor. There is no children's menu but our kids enjoyed the rotties!!
Love The Experience, Love The Brand.
+4.5
Great menu. Lovely service. Eating upstairs which was nice but couldn't see the food. Not really my thing but I just like to see what I'm eating. Nothing bad to say apart from the smoke alarm when off for 5mins. Not the best note to finish with. Lol. Desert to come.
Food was delicious here! Came with a group of 7. Service was fast and efficient, atmosphere was great and music wasn't too loud that we couldn't hear each other. There was even a separate area where girls or guys could do their hair or makeup before heading out later! Highly recommend the pork belly. Not what I'd ordered but I tried it. Amazing!!
Gorgeous food, interior design and service. It was a fun experience trying the dishes, great place to go with a bunch of friends and share/try quite a few things on the menu. They also have a stylish bar and delicious cocktails.
Absolutely fantastic! Have been a few times and each time the food, and service were great! Oh and the wonderful array of cocktails! Can't go past the apple and walnut tart yummmo!!
Love the atmosphere here the bar guy was helpful in selecting a cocktail and food was good. Enjoyed my wagyu beef and loved the coconut sago black rice. The only let down was the wait staff, they seemed a bit rushed although it wasn't busy.
coriander haters beware, as all they fish are garnished with it!!!
Second time here and hand down my favourite fusion restaurant in Auckland. Came with the whole family so we got to try a lot of different food here.
We had summer spring roll, lamp chop, pork belly, bamh mi,green curry with dish, red curry with duck and spicy deep fried chicken.
My fav were the lamb, pork belly and bamh mi. The lamb was well braised and deep fried with a light crumble on the outside. 5/5 for the flavour and texture; I could eat this all day with their Mekong Pilsner! Pork belly I would suspect it's Cooked the same fashion as the lamb. I don't even like sweet sauce with my food but still a 5/5 as I can fault this dish. The bamh mi was fresh with basil and abundance of fresh mint. It had a nicely seared beef which was pink in the middle, and is all bought together with a nice sauce wrapped in a crunchy yet soft baguette.
This is my go to in Auckland, fresh, clean Asian flavours at its freakn finest!
You have to have the Pork Belly main with slaw it's off the dam chain, tonight we had the pork belly salad, prawn cakes and cocktails.
The staff are the best in town, servcie is super fast and the venue is 10/10 and the food is always 100% consistent.
Went here for lunch on a Saturday with my husband and a friend. Interior is nice and ambiance is good. The bar is at the center with tables and high chairs surrounding it.
We ordered Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Prawn Cakes and Hot Wings for entree. Both the springs rolls and prawn cakes were good but I like the hot wings the most! The sauce was both sweet and spicy and the chicken itself was crispy outside and tender inside. Definitely getting that again next time we visit.
For mains we ordered Braised Pork Belly, Balinese Chicken BBQ and Papaya Salad. The salad was nice and tangy with a hint of fish sauce. The chicken bbq is very tender though I found it a bit dry on it's own but tastes well with the sauce. And of course the pork belly was the star!
Service was good too. Food went out fast and staff was good in refilling our glasses.
Overall, this is one of the best asian fusion restaurants and will definitely come back to order the hot wings and pork belly!
Mekong Baby is a complete experience when it comes to dining out. Service is always spot on, ambiance is great and food is consistent. In ordering food, work your way up from small dishes to bigger servings. Always start with the betel leaf to awaken your palates. Then, maybe the sashimi. Always have the shrimp and pork melon salad on your list. Finish off with a finale of caramelised pork belly. Make sure you have rice or roti to clean up the sauce from this dish. This is a basic order selection that will surely make you come back!
Out of this world delicious food!! The banquet menu is the best because you get to try an array of meals and it was all fantastic. Courses are spaced out well too to enjoy the ambience and your company. Drinks were delicious too. Everything was well presented and it's a great place to go to. Service is attentive as well.
Had been here after the first day of blueprinting for a project. Best way to ward off the stress.
Small place but very good food. We were 5 of us all of different nationalities. We had goat, duck, chicken and fish. The goat curry was very spicy but I liked it the most among all the dishes.
This place is fantastic ... And the food is amazing every time we've been here. The "let's eat " set menu is stunning.... The food just keeps on coming... About 9 different courses.... And that Pork Belly is simply divine! Cocktail menu is interesting with a range of unique cocktails... We love this place!!
Before I can say anything, they do a really good job organising their staff and managing their time with the amount of customers they have. I am impressed! Very friendly service team, and they introduced their restaurant to us very well, and also explained how the restaurant works too. The food came out faster than expected which was very exciting, however, because they all came out at the same time, getting that "perfect Instagram picture" meant waiting for the others but that did not really bother me. Overall, amazing food and a great atmosphere. One thing that bothered me was how loud the restaurant was with the customers talking, but that is something they cannot control as everyone seemed to be having a great experience.
Really enjoyed dining here! Have had the fried squid, papaya salad, lamb ribs, red beef curry and roti so far and boy were they all scrumptious! Their mocktails leave you craving for more! Disappointing part was i think the roti comes in quantity based on number of people at your table. There were 2 of us so we got 2 pieces, and the table next to us had 3 pieces as there were 3 of them! I believe we paid the same price for them. On the pricey side, but with the quality and service being top notch, can't really complain much. Would be happy to return to try the other items on the menu in the future.
Wow! What a great place to dine in. Don't know how they cook the food but it's pretty damn good. Loved all the dishes we ordered and cannot decide which one I liked more.
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Been here about half-dozen of times now (birthdays, anniversaries, pre-wedding) and we always order their banquet menu $60pp. So worth it! You get gazillion of yummy explosion to try and you left feeling satistied at the end of night. Every food is being presented so beautifully and the taste is on-point. I have tried all three different banquets, all so divine but my favourite would be 'Crossroads to Indo Chine' menu. Their papaya/mango salad packed the punch, the pork belly is every so crisp. The only thing, for me personally the food is a bit on the saltier side (need rice/roti as accompaniment). Cocktails are ah-mazing, Bangkok iced tea is my fav (could get quite expensive after 3 glasses or so $15 each). Service is a hit on quiet times and on busy times is a miss, I feel they always in rush to clear your plates/glasses althought there may still be little food left/small sips left. Always book in advance if you can and we love that they have option for private room without the additional cost. I couldn't recommend this place enough and will be back for more I am sure!
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Mekong Baby has to be one of my fave Asian fusion restaurants. They have less changes in their menu than other places (would be good to see some specials using seasonal ingredients), but what they do, they do very well. I've tried most of the menu, and haven't been disappointed once.
Tonight we met after work for a celebratory dinner so cocktails were on the menu - Miss Saigon & Red River Delta. Not cheap or large portions, but very well made. Served with herbs such as basil giving a delicious aroma too. Also a good range of beers & wine too.
We decided to head straight into mains although the entrees are very good. Favourite entrees include the prawn cakes, beef skewers, squid & pork rolls.
Mekong Baby is all about sharing (as is the trend these days), but we weren't into sharing tonight each having a fave dish that we wanted to devour. We ordered the lamb shoulder - tender & melt in the mouth; pork belly - 4 generous pieces with a herb slaw & vinegar that you pour over (lip smackingly good); crispy hapuka & sweet sticky pork - seems like an unusual combination but it really works; and the pad see ew - definitely one of the best we've tried with well made noodles & tender beef. The beef was served on the side at the request of the vegetarian (no issues from the staff) so they could enjoy the balance of the dish.
For dessert was the trifle & Ginger chocolate mousse. Decadent but very rich.
Service tonight was good - it can sometimes be patchy & indifferent but we were well looked after for most of our evening.
food amazing...just disappointed that cant take doggy bag?? Very strange.
But one of the best restaurants we have been to in Auckland and we have been to many. Every dish superb. Will return
Very nice food. Not the usual fare at all. All the food had a great mix of strong tastes. I loved the Asian influence Hapuka. The duck curry was lovely with fresh pineapple and chilli. Service was a bit slow.
Always amazing! And this time was as good as every other
I know I will be 100% satisfied and so will all the people I take
Always a hugely popular place with incredible food !
Thanks for being awesome Mekong!!!
Dined here soon after opening and wasn't very impressed. However, went again last week with a large group. WOW - this is the best Asian dining experience I've had in Auckland. Had various dishes with stand-outs being the corn fritters, goat curry and duck curry. The service was slick, fast and friendly and splitting the bill at the end wasn't a problem.
Fantastic all round experience and we will be back!
I have been here a few times so I thought I would write something about it. Mekong Baby is AMAZINGGG! The food is always so fresh and delicious! The restaurant its self has such a cool vibe to it and the waitresses are super friendly and welcoming. Its always busy on Friday and Saturday nights so booking in advance is a must! Ive had almost everything on the menu and nothing has disappointed me yet. I always order the Vietnamese Pork Rolls for an entrée and the Pork Belly for a main, the pork belly is a favourite!!!! It is quite expensive as are the drinks as well but defiantly think its worth it for the quality of food you get.
Went here for lunch and the food was REALLY GOOD. Auckland has got some real nice Asian food joints lately and Mekong is definitely on the list. We got the Vietnamese rolls and then the lamb and braised pork belly for mains.
The service was a bit off, one of the staff members was very lazy and it felt like they didn't want to be there. Another issue was the price! Came out to be over 100 dollars for "casual dining" that at lunch aswell. Tania Li
Ordered duck curry tonight with sides of greens . All food was amazing. The service was incredible from bar staff and waitresses however the lady who was responsible for seating customers was so rude. Overall the experience was great we will return for sure 👌🏽
Came down here on Sunday specting to be quiet however it has been super busy.
Amazing customer service we had from a half Maracan /Italian
We had 12 dish set
We had some chiken salad,fish,green curry fish?some see food,chiken Chilli, beef ribs some more food and desert
My favorite dish were chiken Chilli and pork belly.
They were perfectly cooked and tasty.
Their cocktail are pretty amazing too.
Must recommend
One of the best restaurants we have been to for a very long time. The cocktails were excellent and so was the food.
We just had entrees (7 of them) and every one was a stand out. I don't often give reviews like this but this place is exceptional. Going to go back before we leave for home
Today I enjoyed one of the set menu's here. It was close to around 10 courses that were shared with our table. The food was Stunning and there was plenty of it. I'm terrible with spice but only had to avoid a couple of dishes which I was impressed by. The chefs are clearly very talented, I trusted in them and tried things I've never had before such as the kingfish sashimi and it was Delightful. I believe it was $60pp, definitely worth it! Cant wait to go back to sample the regular menu.
I really enjoyed my dining experience here. The place is great, the decor colourful and funky and the food really nice. Service was good, the bar man helpful when I was trying to decide on a cocktail. What a great venue.
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Mekong Baby oozes style and funk from the prints on the walls to the plates on the table, they really have set the tone of Southeast Asian fusion perfectly. Tonight was my second time back at Mekong Baby which I was excited for after having such a great first time; they did not let me down! The service was on point with the wait staff asking if we had been before, I explained I had but the others had not, so she went over the menu and the fact that the menu is designed for sharing. The wait staff were also able to provide us with some recommendations as well as coming back to check everything was okay and topping up the water (even filling our glasses which we thought was fantastic service; keep it up!) all without interrupting us or us even noticing they were there. Now to the food, we started off with the hot chicken wings; all I can say is they are simply to die for! I had these last time and they're what brought me back!! Be warned a little spicy. We also had the beef skewers which were tender and full of flavours, not quite what I was expecting as they are more like sliders but all the same delicious. We followed this up with the duck Massaman curry, this was mouth watering; the duck delicate and beautiful with a creamy sauce which you didn't want to end, the sweetness from the pineapple and the crunch from the peanuts gave texture and flavours to the dish. Last but not least the roti bread, the textures of the bread make it all the better and is unlike anything I've had anywhere else and compliments the curry fantastically (although ability to order 3 would be good, rather than by 2s). Overall our experience could not have been faulted, well done to everyone at Mekong Baby!
Food was of high standard! Great wait staff that helped to advise meals to share between 6 people. Food came out relatively quick and was gorgeous! Food was also absolutely Devine and would come back for the pork belly any time!! Price was pretty good for 5 mains, 2 entrees, 4 desserts, rice and roti for less than $50 each! Highly recommend.
Totally addicted to this place! Been here three times in the past month and I just can't get enough 😍. The location is awesome (just a little bit down from the madness that is ponsonby central) and the interior is to die for. The south East Asian vibe of this places translates from the furniture to the food. The staff are pretty nice but nothing to write home about (super small critique). If you love Asian flavours but can never pick one cuisine, this is the place for you! Everything is cooked beautifully to how it should be and the quality of ingredients is clear across every plate that is served. The best thing about Mekong baby? THE COCKTAIL LIST - it's to die for 😭😍💕🍹. Definitely check this place out next time you're in the ponsonby area!
Probably the best south East Asian fusion restaurant I've tried.
Such a beautiful menu and everything was so fresh.
The cocktail menu was innovative and delicious
Mekong Baby does everything right, which sadly means it's impossible to just walk in and expect a table.
Their food is both delicious and interesting, a harder feat than you'd imagine when so many restaurants seem to jump on the 'cool food item of the moment' bandwagon. The cocktails are fabulous. The service impeccable. No complaints whatsoever from me. I only wish other restaurants cared about their customers and producing innovative high-quality food this much.
The manager is friendly, accommodating and down to earth. I haven't found another Auckland restaurant where you're so well looked after!
Mekong is unpretentious, yet oozes cool.
I recommend:
Pork belly, papaya salad & the apple tart is out of this world delicious!
If you're after a cocktail, the Hanoi Cooler is a favourite, but really their cocktails are all quite sublime.
Book a table. You won't regret it. Mekong Baby is crazy busy for a reason.
Wow! Absolutely fantastic!
In my opinion, the best restaurant on Ponsonby Road at present! The food is delicious - Slow cooked lamb dish was absolutely beautiful!
Don't come here for a quiet night out thou.....this place pumps and does get incredibly loud but simply unbeatably!
Go!! .......go now! .......don't delay! U will love it!
Mekong Baby is probably one of my favourite Asian fusion restaurants in Auckland. I've come here a few times with friends and have always enjoyed great food and service.Their kingfish sashimi is always fresh and melts in your mouth and pairs well with the sauces. Their duck Massaman curry is one of the best I've had, soft succulent duck with juicy pineapple in a mildly spicy sauce. The quail egg dumplings are quite unique and served with a some type of leaf that you eat along with it. Would definitely come coming back.
Lunch on our final day in Auckland and wandering into this busy humming restaurant. Really quick and friendly service and a good explanation of how the place works (shared plates).
We ordered a range of dishes - larb, summer rolls, rice, roti, ribs and were not disappointed with anything. Larb was outstanding.
Just a few hiccups with teh food (forgot the rice and roti, brought an incorrect dish) but swiftly remedied,
Only disappointment was the roti which was tiny and reminded me of the frozen rather then fresh, Easily offset by the other dishes though - just would not order it again.
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I came here for my work Xmas dinner last year. It was my first time coming here so I didn't know what to expect.
We had a set menu for us so there was a selection of meals that were being served to us. But first of all before I start talking about the food, I have to say the customer service this restaurant had was amazing. I was pleased at the way they served us and explained to us what every meal was and what each meal had, as some of couldn't eat certain things, and the ones who could not eat certain things were given an alternative which was awesome!. We were a large group, probably 27 of us, and I have to say every single one of us were impressed! Every single meal we had was to die for! I'm a foodie myself and I've been too so many reataurants that some food that I eat are just average to me. But everything that was served to us was absolutely exceptional. I wanted to keep eating but couldn't because I was so full and wanted to leave space for the food that had to come. I love every single thing in the set menu. The detail, flavour and texture of each meal was amazing. I have to say this is one of my favourite restaurants now and I will definitely be returning. Mekong Baby is a great place to visit and I can't wait to visit them again. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great cocktails and atmosphere but let down but slightly slow service and the roti bread! Went with a larger group which is always difficult when ordering the chefs choice- at $60 each there was an a abundance of food and courses and is amazing value for money! Just make sure everyone at the table eats everything... As was difficult with one person who didn't eat red meat and one who doesn't eat fish.
The chefs selection gives you the chefs best choice for the day and we had 4 courses plus dessert which offers a range of items from their menu.
The papaya salad and pork belly were stand outs for me. We specifically asked to have the goat curry which was good also-but for me who loves a good flaky roti bread they were a little thick and stodgy for me... But good to soak up curry!
Will go again but will order personally choices next time.
Mekong baby is probably my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I love every dish. We keep going back for more!! Pork belly - best I've ever had. Atmosphere and service is impeccable
Came here with friend for his birthday with 10 people so got the banquet menu, he ordered Red southeast junction - 10 foodies plus 2 desserts. Food was so tasty, finishing every plate within minutes. Definitely will come back!
We had dinner here with my friends for our Christmas catch up. We arrived on a busy December evening and our table was not ready yet. We were offered a bar leaner to order some drinks and chat while we waited. We didnt have to wait for long and were seated thereafter. Our table was next to the kitchen. We didn't mind except it got very hot. The service overall was excellent. Despite being busy and being about 8 of us we didnt have to wait at all for our meals to come out. I had an entree as I had eaten earlier. I ordered beef skewers unaware it was actually a bahnmi. I actually love bahnmi so I didnt mind - except it was very spicy!
Overall a great atmosphere, a little noisy on a busy night but I'd go again. My friends enjoyed their dishes and apparently the desserts are amazing - I'd go back to try them on an empty stomach and on a night where I am not more interested in the bar menu.
We were thinking ti visit this place from last few day and today we visited Mekong baby. I must say food was amazing at this place. We order some entree and mains to share. Spicy chicken with lettuce and dikon wrap was delicious, caramalised pork with vinegar was tast and pork was cooked very nicely. Fish and pork with dikon with asian sauce was star dish and was meltin in mouth. Do bisit and try some nice asian fusion dishes. Desserts were amazing as well as lemongrass parfrait with coconut and chilly gelly was amazing. Highly recommended.
Very delicious food. The entrees were amazing. We tried the prawn cakes, chicken wings, short ribs and a beef baguette thing. Only down side was the service, maybe they were too busy but it was all over the place. Eg. Entrees arrived and sat for a few mins before we got our individual plates and cutlery, and we had to ask for them. We kept having to ask for everything basically.
I've had the Vietnamese pork rolls twice and I guarantee I will get them again and again- bursting with tender pork, loads of fresh veggies freshly rolled in rice paper these are the perfect summertime dish. We also had the duck larb which was super tasty very well balanced. The chicken wings were a hit with Mr Lid lightly battered drenched in a sticky spicy sauce, and the green papaya salad with a chilli hit was delightful.
Over all we really enjoyed our meal- it is not a normal complaint but everything was really fast making it a super quick lunch not quite the long leisurely lunch we had planned for.
Have been here a number of times & the food is always delicious!
Our faves were the Khmer Beef Skewers, Braised Pork Belly & the Roti. I did find the Papaya salad slightly chilli but for the others, they could handle the chilli.
The service was awesome! The waitress even went to get me a toothpick for my lychee when she saw that I got to the end of my martini. As well as placing our floral tea into a tall glass so we could watch it open. Definitely appreciated these little things which helped to make a great experience =)
Top spot at the corner where it used to the GPK pizza back in the day but this time it's Asian fusion with a kick ! It's always busy and need to book in advance as we have been turned away in the past or had to wait over half an hour at the bar, this time just after Christmas it's only a 5 min wait which was perfect ! We had the lamb ribs and the famous duck curry which always hit the spot :-) the rice for two portion didn't look big enough to for two so we ordered another one immediately when served. It also took awhile for the mains to be served but well worth the wait. We also washed it down with the yummy and strong cocktail , blushing dragon and beer with honey on tap. We were so full and did not have enough room for desert so called it a night... Overall, great food , ok service and nice atmosphere / vibe - highly recommended and will be back soon !
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Went for dinner a couple of nights ago having been here once before for a quiet lunch previously. The vibe of the place was great but the hectic nature of the dining room meant that the service was a little lacking compared to our previous visit.
The food was excellent as remembered from our last visit.. we had a selection of small dishes which included the pork rolls, prawn cakes and beef skewers. All were tasty with good flavour combinations from South East Asia but the portion sizes were slightly disappointing especially for the beef skewer which turned out no better than a 'sub-like' sandwich.
The salad selection of duck larb and shredded chicken were both decent sized, tantalising on the palate with the slight hit of heat especially with the larb that made it one of the better larb dishes that I have had and equivalent to anything you would get in Thailand.
Our mains of green fish curry - light, nicely spiced and perfectly balanced; braised pork belly - great crunch of the crackling with sticky glaze and the surprising pad see ew - a surprisingly pleasant combination of noodles and braised beef and our favourite main, left us with just a little room for dessert
The sundae was pleasant especially when combined with the lemongrass jelly while the praline had some nice taste combinations but didn't blow my socks off
The service was what made the dining experience slightly lacking.. maybe due to the business of the place that night but waiting about 20mins from being seated to being offered the menu and water and another 30 before the table got asked for the order was slightly disappointing. Once the orders were in though, the dishes did come at a reasonable pace. Though being asked repeatedly about orders of drinks that were meant for other tables did make me wonder if there was any numbering system or organisation with the wait staff.
Overall not a bad meal but maybe a place to visit when at a low season.....
Nice decor, casual vibe, nice staff and exciting food! Really enjoyed dining here and would recommend to others! Just get in before it gets too busy!
For a couple of days my friend was quite assertive on dining at Mekong Baby, so tonight we decided to come here. From the moment we approached this restaurant we noticed that the atmosphere was busy and energetic. We ordered the prawn cakes, Khmer beef skewer baguette, the red beef curry, roti and rice.
Prawn cakes: possibly my favourite dish of the night! Loved the creamy texture of each bite.
Khmer beef skewer baguette: quite smelly but tasted delicious!
Red beef curry: the beef was very soft and pulled apart with ease. The flavours were quite unique. It was nice, but I don't think I would order it again.
Roti: average, I've had better.
Overall, nice experience with food and service. However, I noticed customers who dine here can be quite aggressive and rude for no reason?!? which kind of ruined my 'holistic' dining experience.
Amazing lunch last week. We loved the Betel Leaf, Crab, Kaffir Lime and Chilli (top) and the Roast Duck Salad with Lychee. My favourite dish was the Crispy Skinned Hapuka with Sticky pork. Sooo good.
I'll let the photos do the talking.
Delicious food and wine.Great service.Had the set menu, huge amounts of delicious food for $60.Had a really lovely evening, though I find the food over-sugared.... Every course was sooooo sweet.Some times it's nice to taste the sourness or flavours and spices... Atleast leave the sugar out of a couple dishes or sauces! Still was full of flavour, dont get me wrong!Also not sure they change the menu much?I was there for my work Christmas party last November and it was the exact same thing/set menu!It was packed on a Thursday night so I dont think my complaint or thoughts mean anything at all!:)
Bustling hip and exotic! Food is fresh , spicy and unique. Not suited for a quiet private conversation at least not on a Wednesday evening. Great for people watching and obviously one of the places to be seen! If that is not your aim... And it wasn't mine... Still go for the yummy food!
Stunning melt in your mouth duck curry packed full of spices. The roti is flaky and buttery and soaks up the curry beautifully. Fresh and tangy green papaya salad balances the heat well.
We popped in here for a quick dinner to try it... It was on a Sunday so luckily we got a table ok as it did start to fill up after us! If you like coriander and chilli then this is the place to come. A must try are the prawn cakes... Yum...The hot wings are hot! The lamb ribs were tender and the shredded chicken salad very tasty and abit spicy too! The crispy Hapuka was delicious... Very generous portions but we did share the trifle afterwards and yum great way to finish our meal. Excellent service. Will definitely be back for more....
The food is very nice and the restaurant design is very beautiful! All the staffs are friendly and helpful as well! Will definitely come back here for lunch!
First time having dinner here. The atmosphere and the staff was really lovely. Def would recommend this place. And of course I will come back to try more dishes. The prawn cakes and the vege pork rolls are my fave so far!
I have come to Mekong Baby a few times and each visit has been exceptional. The food comes out very quickly and is fresh and bursting with flavour. The pork belly and the green fish curry were stand outs for me. Great atmosphere and service Highly recommended for any type of evening!
We got the Hot wings, beef tartare, the special which was roast duck with mushrooms and greens, Asian mixed greens and some drinks. In total just over $100 which was good as we were very full.
My favourite dish was the duck special, the duck was perfectly cooked, and the mushrooms were very good. Close behind that was the beef tartare delicious and fresh.
We were sat outside because we didn't book, but they kindly seated us and popped the heater on. Very bustly environment, possibly a bit rowdy for the time of day (patrons doing shots before 7 on a Wednesday). Service was efficient, friendly and helpful, we had a lovely French waitress who was brilliant from the get go.
Everything I tried here is fantastic, and every time it never fail to please. The dishes are mixed Asian flavor and European presentation.Calamari for starter is fresh and yummy. you will love pork belly and duck curry if you uv it with steamed rice. lamb shoulder is juicy. fire chicken will make you on fire because it's extreme hot. the staffs there are friendly and helpful. please make sure you make appointment before you go as it's really popular!
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Amazing. Seriously. When my bf and I walked in I instantly knew I'd enjoy my night. I was surprised at how busy it was for a Wednesday night, there were people everywhere and the beautifully decorated room was filled with talking and music. Definitely my kind of place!
From the start the service was great. The woman looking after us was bubbly and full of energy, which made me excited about things to come.
The food. Wow. We ordered two small plates - Vietnamese spring rolls and prawn cakes, and two bigger plates - the pork belly and massaman curry. I was shocked at how fast the food came out - so make sure you're hungry on arrival.
Between two of us this was the perfect amount of food, the portion sizes were very generous. The rolls were fresh and delicious, I loved dipping them in the hoisin sauce. I also couldn't get over how good the prawn cakes were. These together were the perfect start to the meal. Next came the pork belly - I was expecting big things due to all the ranting and raving about it I had seen on zomato... Honestly I was not disappointed. Oh my goodness... Every bite was a melt in your mouth burst of flavour, no pork belly I've had before can compare. Last came the curry, it was spicier than I had anticipated but still every bit delicious. I loved everything.
I was so gutted that after all this we were just too full for dessert, but I guess I'm just going to HAVE to go back :p
Well done Mekong you are doing a marvellous job here ! exquisite food and great range of Asian cuisine! these guys are busy for a reason and they know how to do food good! make sure you book in advance otherwise you may be disappointed
Lovely Thursday lunch. Little cold at this time of year out front but nice to sit outside. Ribs as a starter were fantastic melted off the bone and loved the crunch. Duck curry had amazing flavours let down little by legs could have been more melt in your mouth like the lamb ribs.
Wow! Went on a date here and the food by far was outstanding. The wine they gave us with the food worked incredibly well. The staff were so friendly. I can't wait to eat here again #gidschallenge
We went there for my daughters 21'st today. The staff were amazing I think we had the most excited wait staff in creation.
I had enquired about the opium den but hadn't booked it, when we got there they had booked it for us.
The food was amazing came out at a perfect place and so much of it!!
The drinks were fantastic, the one that wasn't liked was taken and replaced.
The chilli mohito .. Omg!!
We had the crossing to indo chine banquet unbelievable, my girls who didn't eat chilli loved the hot wings, we got nervous that the fire chicken was coming after.... But the hot wings were hotter and devine
Will be back and thanks to the staff today best wait staff I've ever had!
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We arrived at Mekong with a reservation for 10 people. We were there celebrating my friend's birthday & I really had no expectations for mekong baby. Firstly, our waitress was a bit rude. She told us the "rules" of the restaurant namely that food comes in no particular order, everything can be shared because portion sizes are big & that they don't offer takeaway. So far I wasn't really liking my experience. We ordered cocktails. I had the spicy lychee which was quite gingery but nevertheless strong. The braised pork starter was excellent. Crispy pork skin with succulent meat. An absolute winner! The beef curry was the best dish of the night. Simmering spicy flavours with slow cooked beef pieces that fell apart with the slightest touch. So good! The food was a 10/10. I didn't find the portions to be huge as proclaimed by our waitress but I dismissed it as portion sizes can be subjective. Also, my friend had baked an amazing cake for her birthday which we had brought to the restaurant to eat after we finished dinner. We asked the waitress to put it in the fridge while we ate the delectable Vietnamese food. We then proceeded to pay the bill, stomachs full & sated especially after eating cake that my friend had made. Alas, we discovered something really wrong with the bill. They charged us 25 dollars as "cake price" just to keep a cake in their fridge! Another guest at our table who's a manager at a reputable restaurant explained calmly to our waitress that other restaurants definitely don't charge a "cake price" especially for something that we bought ourselves. Our waitress seemed to be pretty annoyed & sulkingly removed it from our bill. I would highly recommend mekong baby for their amazing fusion food but they definitely need to figure out their customer service & train their staff well because even the tiniest things can be a dampener on customer's moods. I would still go there for the amazing food.
Second time coming here and it was better than the first. Came here for Father's Day and the service was still top notch. Had the papaya salad, goat curry, hapuka, pork belly and pad see ew. The in-laws were impressed with the flavours and presentation. Needless to say we all enjoyed ourselves.
Love Mekong baby! Always busy but staff are very quickly and friendly. Great fusion flavours and price range. Portion sizes were also great! My fav would be the pork belly and their duck curry. Plenty of choices for drinks and they make the best cocktail!
This place is buzzy and a complete care taker. The cocktails- Mekong Mary and Ginger Mojito are fabulous. Some great retreat for your palate if you like Asian flavours with a twist.
The fascinating vanity parlour is the highlight- it's so quirky decorated with rich violet colour.
Totally recommend this for a nice feast with mates or just for a quiet romantic dinner.
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Food ordered:
Prawn Cakes
Braised Pork Belly
Kaffir Lime & Ginger Chocolate Mousse
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Bill: $50
Big tummy: To start off with, I would have loved to give Mekong Baby a higher rating, but there was a bit of a shocking mix up with the dessert (more on than later) which lost them a point. We had been meaning to try MB for a while now after hearing so many good things about it, and having finally been able to get a table, the majority of the meal lived up to the hype. We were greeted immediately by a friendly waitress who guided us to our table and continued to tend to us and engage us in conversation until we had left the restaurant. Five stars for the waitress.
The food itself was everything we expected and more. The prawn cakes were absolutely divine and impossible to fault. For the price, they were actually surprisingly portioned and we were comfortably able to share it between the two of us. MB is famous for their braised pork belly and it's not hard to see why. It is quite simply the best pork belly in Auckland. Sticky, sweet... perfectly complimented by the salad on top... it is quite simply deliciousness redefined. Again, the portion size didn't disappoint either and we were able to share the dish between us.
If the night had ended here, I would have happily given MK a 4.5 or 5 star rating. But sadly, there was a bit of a hiccup when it came to dessert. We originally placed an order for the apple and walnut tart with ice cream, but after an unusually long wait nothing had arrived at the table. In the end the waitress came up to us (notably it was of her own accord too... no prompting was required, which really highlights how good our waitress was) to advise that the kitchen had actually run out of the dessert and would have had to start from scratch to make a new one. Considering we'd already waited quite a long time, we simply didn't want to wait for the dish to now be made. If the kitchen had advised our waitress earlier we might've been able to order the dessert we wanted, but sadly there appeared to have been a breakdown in communication from the kitchen. Very disappointing end to an otherwise exceptional night.
We will definitely return to give MB a second chance though and to hopefully try the apple and walnut tart we wanted.
Little tummy: My boyfriend finally managed to get us a table at MB, after we'd heard so many great things about it, so admittedly we turned up to the restaurant with high expectations. After the first few dishes, it became pretty apparent that the hype is justified. The entree of prawn cakes, for me, was the highlight of the night. I might be biased, because prawns are my favourite, but they were seriously out of this world. The pork belly was delicious, though I wasn't a big fan of the accompanying salad. I largely left that to my boyfriend who will eat anything. The only thing that really disappointed me with our experience was the confusion regarding our dessert. As a dessert aficionado, I really had my heart set on the apple and walnut tart, so having to settle for another dessert due to lack of communication from the kitchen was a rather disappointing way to end the meal. Sadly, we ended up ordering a chocolate mousse instead that just didn't quite cut it for me either. I found the mousse to be too sweet and it was a bit hard. Really not what we were looking for in a dessert. Overall though, we would definitely be willing to come back to MB... the prawn cakes are worth it alone!
Yummy starters and awesome quality of food but after tasting everyone's food it all started to taste very similar. Definitely worth the price, huge portions and lovely attentive wait staff :)
Every time i've come here it's been absolutely divine. I love places with sharing plates because it means more variety which gives mekong mega points! The food comes out super fast and they always have an assortment of sauces to go with each dish which makes for a flavorsome meal. The meat is always cooked perfectly. The cocktails they offer are delicious and unique. Places to sit outside and people watch. I've only come here when it's been quiet but I am very keen to see what the vibe is like during dinnertime because the space is open and would create an energetic atmosphere. I would recommend this place for sure!
This restaurant has a great ambiance to it. The service is good and it has a nice feel to it (you'll have to make reservations beforehand though). It's always packed and that's understandable: if you try one thing, make it the braised pork. It is AMAZING. My life has never been the same since that pork. The chicken wings are delicious as well but very spicy so be warned if you have low spice tolerance. Overall a great place!
Food was absolutely amazing, went there for a birthday and had banquet of 13 courses and every dish was delicious, the pork belly was mouth watering and I am definately going back
Well worth a visit. Probably the best south East Asian in town. Had the crab betel leaf for beginners and roasted duck for main and both dishes were absolutely divine. Good service although a little slow, very friendly and advisable. Will be back
Been to restaurant on my friend's birthday. We all think the food here is really good and it could be one of the best Vietnamese restaurant in Auckland. Personally I quite like their braised pork belly and smashed green papaya salad :)
Food is little pricy but staff is friendly and food tasted good so we were happy what we paid for.
Pork belly and fire chicken are definately the two amazing dishes that I would reorder for next visit. Also a relaxing place for friends gathering.
We arrived and it took some time for the staff, who seems disengaged, to seat us. However once seated our waiter was attentive and the food arrived quickly. The shredded duck salad with red nam jim was our highlight. Mekong Baby is the type of place you'd want to return for, as when you order you never really know what you're getting, but the dish always lives up to it's expectations.
Ive been here twice now and and both times I was absolutely blown away. The food is delicious and the place has a really cool atmosphere. Its definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Ponsonby. Staff were lively and full of energy. Very knowledgable in regards to the menu. As far as dishes go, my favourites would definitely be the prawn cakes and the braised pork belly!!! Both are must trys!!!
Been here multiple times and it never fails to impress me. Great service, wonderful atmosphere and fantastic food and drinks! Ideal for sharing lots of dishes so you get to try all the delicious food they have to offer. The green fish curry and the yellow tofu and pumpkin curry are hands down the best curries I have ever tasted! The papaya salad is also a must try! Definitely recommend as a top eat around Auckland!
Great service from Cara and the team. Excellent food and a lively, vibrant atmosphere that was both classy and fun. I would highly recommend the "let's eat" option, A nine course meal with vastly different dishes including salads, seafood, pork belly and more. Will definitely be returning!
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Amazing food and outstanding service, the head chef has got everything on this menu spot on! The busy atmosphere is testament of the quality of the dishes being served up!
Incredible ! The flavours are like nothing I have ever tasted, this place has great atmosphere. Would recommend trying the pork belly! the service is outstanding and can't wait to return. Highly recommend
Great food, service and advice when ordering. I am gluten free and was able to order a number of things to share with everyone and we found that every dish was outstanding. The Wagyu was a true highlight though. Highly recommend this place.
The food, service, decor, ambiance everything is 10/10!! Seriously couldn't fault Mekong Baby if i tried. We tried a couple of items between two of us and all were spectacular. We ordered the prawn cakes, the mango, sticky pork and prawn salad, the wok fried squid and the braised pork belly. For dessert, we had the apple and walnut pie
I definitely recommended the pork belly - it's beyond amazing. Words can't quite explain how delicious it is. The salad was refreshing and tasty and I can't wait to try the rest! The prawn cakes were actually surprisingly amazing. Not something I'd usually order, but my friend insisted and I'm surely glad we did!
Service was great! They surely do know their stuff and know exactly what to recommend. They sure do have great personalities! I must also mention that food comes out reaaaaallllly quick so make sure you're hungry when you order!! Seriously can't wait to come back 😊
Love Mekong baby. Their shredded chicken salad and pork bellie us amazing. The only issue is you have to plan and book in advance rather than walking in. Always full which is a good sign.
Really cool spot always improving and the staff always deliver it really speaks for itself on a great level with its food and drinks list don't think you would be disappointed if you tried it!
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and vibrant flavours! Mekong Baby is one of my local favourites for a meal or just popping in for a drink. Ponsonby's best.
Awesome atmosphere! LOVED the food, fusion food with authentic roots from Asia. We ordered the spicy chicken and if red beef curry, the chicken was a really memorable dish nice flavours and packs a punch in your mouth. It's not too spicy but gives enough of a kick everything on the plate was there for a reason. The curry also had delicious flavours to it too. We ordered mock tails aswell they were very sour which I absolutely love! Overall everything I ordered I finished with a smile on my face. I will defs be back soon!! And the ladies bathrooms look amazing!!
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Mekong baby is really good!! I fell in love with this place through instagram. My sister and I were very excited to go here, as we saw photos of their food. Mekong is the best Asian fusion restaurant I have been to. It is at the top of my Asian fusion list - I don't think I would go anywhere else for Asian Fusion but Mekong Baby.
The food is really good. We ordered quite a bit - curries, braised pork, fish with sticky pork, roti, rice and spicy chicken and other dishes.
The most outstanding dishes was the braised pork it is to die for, best braised pork belly I have had! I would reorder again. The fish with the sticky pork was very nicely cooked and the sticky pork topped it off.
The curries were amazing too. The roti is really good too.
All the dishes we had were yummy!!
It was worth the triple digit price, as the dishes have many divine flavours and the meat is cooked to perfection and the salad were juicy full of flavours.
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Recently been back food still amazing! Service was much better, friendly and kind staff.
Teenage favourite restaurant & didn't disappoints. Tried the beef curry for the first time just melted in your mouth. Crab beetle leaves never disappoint but I thought rice paper rolls were a bit too cold - like they'd just come out of the fridge. A must go to restaurant.
I went to Mekong Baby with a friend few months ago and it was a great experience. The décor and ambience is very well done, eye catching without being overwhelming. Food was fantastic too. I would recommend the roast duck, so yummy!
Mekong Baby is such a treat. Went along last night with my partner and family and most likely had too much to drink but that was just because I was enjoying myself too much.
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If you were honest it would be hard not to like Mekong Baby. Billed as a “clever recreation of South East Asian fusion”, I’m not certain what is actually being recreated. I only know that the fit-out is very clever, the place is very popular and the food is delicious.
I’ve been several times, the last on a wet Auckland Sunday evening. Despite the weather Mekong was maybe three quarters full. It was warm, cosy and the flurorescent glow under the bar, coupled to the green walls and large mirrors lent it a classy feeling.
We had three cocktails and seven dishes to share between three. The cocktails :
Elderflower martini: A reasonably gentle saki/gin concoction with mint and elderflower. The elderflower wasn’t too forward and the saki/gin I thought a littl awkward.
Rose and Lychee Martini: - rose with gin, lychee, lemon and grapefruit bitters. Again reasonably gentle - good, well balanced, and pleasant.
Snow Kiss: Mint, lychee, vodka and bubbles. This was the most assertive, perhaps given a cutting edge by the presence of the bubbles. This, I thought, was the most moreish.
Food :
Kingfish sashimi: Gentle flavours – would definitely reorder.
Pork cheek and clam salad: Ok but probably wouldn’t.
Hot wings: Powerful eye watering sweet chilli – I loved them. Would definitely reorder.
Beef tartare with (?)sous vide quails egg: - gentle, not the easiest thing to eat with chopsticks. Possibly reorder.
Vietnamese pork rolls: Heavy on the salad but nice – would probably reorder.
Roast duck salad with lychee and cucumber: Good, plenty of duck, good flavours. Would probably reorder.
Wok fried squid. – Crispy, flavoursome – would definitely reorder.
We were perfectly happy sticking to the cocktails and sparkling mineral water. But a reasonably good selection of interesting spirits as well as bitters.
The only cider wasn’t a cider. It is called a pear cider which isn’t a cider it’s really a perry – the fault of the manufacturer. Cider is made with apples, pure and simple. It would have been good to have a real cider on the list.
The wine list seemed OK but reasonably pricey - $75 for the cheapest pinot noir.
Service – odd, slightly false, and clearly there were some negative issues going on between staff. It was fast and at times perhaps a little too much so.
Mekong is a class act. Great interior and ambience and, tapping into a South East Asian treasure box of punchy flavours it can’t go wrong.
Date night: Definitely
Kids: Older kids, yes
OK for an older demographic: Yes
Music (can I have a conversation?): Good
Foodies: Yes
Groups: Definitely
Birthdays etc: Yes
Value for money: Not a cheap eat but its OK for ponsonby.
Recommended
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Our first time at Mekong Baby....what a pleasant and exciting experience! Highly recommended for people who love food bursting with so many flavours and love to share!
The bustling energy of the place is very upbeat. We had a very charming waitress who was very friendly and very helpful with recommending popular dishes and suggesting quantities for our table of 3. We ordered the Kingfish Sashimi and Wagyu beef in beetal leaves for starters and both were very nice. For the mains, we ordered the Caramelised Pork Belly, the Hapuka with Sticky Pork and they were all flavoursome and fabulous. The meats very tender too. My favourite would be the Wagyu Beef and the Hapuka with sticky Pork!
We should have stopped at that, but because we were so greedy and wanted to experiment more, we ordered and an extra Red Beef Curry with rice. That was beautiful too, but by then we were so overstuffed and could not even attempt any of the unusual desserts on the menu that we were also looking forward to trying! We will have to come back again!! Thank you Mekong Baby, great job!!
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I'm a huge Asian fusion fan and Mekong Baby is honestly the best Asian restaurant. The food is full of flavour and every meal is beautifully presented.
My all time favourite meal there is the prawn, pork and mango salad. Seriously delicious because just as you think you're getting too much of that rich yet delicious pork that tangy mango cuts through it and give you that little burst of sweetness. As a starter are usually order for my whole table as I know the menu inside out. I always order the wok fried squid it is absolutely a must have a specially with the spicy nuoc pham source that accompanies it. Another personal favourite is the spicy chicken wings: beware, when they say spicy of the menu they really mean spicy it is honestly so hot but if you can handle it, you will love it.
As far as drinks go I always order the Ko fi lee as it is a great refreshing drink that can really help you if you've eaten something a bit spicy. Altogether I think Mekong Baby is probably one of my favourite restaurants. Not only is the service fantastic but the food is very worthwhile and makes up for the prices. Not to be missed and highly recommend if you're in the Ponsonby area, also great for big groups.
A bit pricey but well worth it!
Was very excited to try this place. The food was amazing, full of flavour. We ordered two salads and two small plates between the two of us. It was more than sufficient. The highlight of this dining experience was the mocktails, we ordered a chilli and ginger mo-no-ni and ko phi le both were delicious. However the only let down to this experience was the service. The staff was nice but did not seem friendly or very welcoming. Overall experience was great.
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Mekong Baby is always full of energy and has a fantastic atmosphere. They are another restaurant doing fusion cuisine well. I have been there a couple of times for dinner and loved it every time. The food is always full of flavour and it’s a great place to catch up with a group of friends.
Since we were celebrating a birthday, we decided to start with a cocktail. I can’t remember which cocktail I had but I do remember it being really delicious. They have a huge variety of cocktails to choose from so make sure you try one.
The menu is packed with lots of options so it’s a good place to go if you like sharing. I love their roast duck, lychee, cucumber, red nam jim salad ($20) as it’s spicy and packed with lots of flavour. I have also ordered the betal leaf, crab, kaffir lime and chilli entrees ($6 each) and they were pretty small so I wouldn’t purchase them again. From the dessert menu I had their kafir lime and ginger chocolate cheesecake ($13). I love anything with ginger and chocolate so this was definitely a hit for me.
The service is sometimes lacking and both times I have been we have had to wait awhile for the food to arrive. However the food and cocktails are good so they are still worth checking out.
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Lovely restaurant, lovely atmosphere, lovely food!
Bustling with energy, this place really lifts your mood up as soon as you walk through the door.
Although on a Friday night, it was already full by 630pm, and a table indoors would be a bit of a wait, we opted to be seated outdoors right next to the heater. It was a chilly night, but at our corner table with the heater directly facing us, it was rather hot and there was no wind at all! How perfect.
We ordered the Madurese Goat Curry - absolutely devine! One of the best curries I have ever had. If you love goat, I would highly recommend. We also ordered the Crispy-Skinned Hapuka with Sweet and Sticky Pork - a wonderful dish and the thin bits of pear really brightened up the dish. We should have listened to our waitress and kept it at that, as she did say the mains are on the larger side. However, we also ordered the Wagyu and lemongrass as a entrée (which arrived last). It was kind of like Wagyu in sausage form. Kind of wished we did not order that, mostly because we were too full by then to enjoy anything else!
Almost forgot to mention, the roti was beautiful!
All in all, really enjoyed my experience here and would return again.
I was pleasantly surprised with this dining experience. There are a few fusion places around and when I viewed the menu online I wasn't that thrilled. But they did surpass my expectations. I had shared Vietnamese pork rolls as a started and shared the small squid and Pad See Ew with braised beef skirt as a main and both were delicious. I also tried the braised pork belly and it was to die for. I may just return for the pork belly.
Absolutely devine! Have been a couple of times with a big group of friends and we get the banquet menu. Excellent value for money! You get so many delicious dishes and each one stands out. They are spicy dishes but that suits us. You leave super full and satisfied and won't be disappointed!
Just had dinner here with friends was outstanding. Kingfish sushimi, pork Vietnamese rolls, squid then pork belly and slow cooked lamb shoulder dessert chocolate and lime mousse, apple tart and coconut and ? Icecream. Flavours amazing great service and reasonably priced also. Return being planned already!!!
One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland! Love the food, bang on point. The menu is flavoursome, unique and diverse. Service is great and staff are friendly.
Amazing food, great service.....banquet options were splendid......loved the quail egg, goat curry and pork belly ..... can't wait to go back .....
This place never disappoints me. Great service and atmosphere. Braised pork belly and goat curry both have lots of flavours and fragrance but also just with the right amount. It's my regular spot in Ponsonby. Highly recommend.
Beautiful south east asian-fusion food here. A must try is the pork belly, amazing flavours and just heavenly. Every time my bf and I go, pork belly is a must for us. The salads are great too, very flavourful and fresh. Overall a great place to enjoy a lovely lunch or dinner, however sometimes service can be a hit and miss
Been here once with the family. Not a big choice of kids dishes and all is spicy. Definitely worth it on a date or with friends, but not with kids.
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We've heard about this place from friends and they raved about it, so we thought we better try it for ourselves.
We came Sunday night approx. 6:30pm, there were approx. 20 - 30 diners already and we managed to get a table for 2 adults and 1 toddler without any reservations (very accomodating). All I can say is that we were so lucky we got in 30mins early before the dinner rush, which started around 7pm. The place was practically full when we left about 8pm. I would suggest to get a booking before you come.
The waitress we had was most helpful and attentive.
We ordered 2x small beginnings (the squid and the lamb ribs), 1x little bigger (pork belly) & 1x happy endings (coconut sago). Stand out dishes are the lamb ribs and pork belly for us. They are to die for and must try when you visit this place. The meat was so tender and moist and the flavour combinations are outstanding! (my words don't do it justice - you have to try them). The coconut sago with puffed black rice was different, but delicious and refreshing at the same time. My only dislike was the puffed black rice. I see where they are going with it in terms of flavour, texture and colour, but a number of the black rice was a bit too hard to eat. The squid was average, but still delicious.
Overall we had a great night with great food. We will definately be back for more. Highly recommended when you are in a look out for a "social type" dinning venue.
Food at Mekong Baby was delicious, I'm always a fan of restaurants that encourage sharing plates; everything I tried had excellent flavor and was cooked perfectly. I don't recall any food being left behind on the plates when we were done. The restaurant was full and had great atmosphere, service was fast and friendly!
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After reading a few not so great reviews and then experiencing MB for myself, I give this estab. a 5. Yes it was packed and yes we waited a little while for our food, but this was to be expected and well worth it. We just ordered a couple of bottles of wine and caught up w. each other before our feast extravaganza.
The staff were great and were nothing but courteous and helpful. Before dinner we had cocktails, I had the Inner City Dragon and Chilli and Ginger Mojito (warning! for those of you who don't like too much heat, these cocktails aren't for you!) I loved them.! As a group of 8, we proclaimed "let's eat!" As per the menu instructions and for $60 pp, got a banquet of something like 9 courses, plus desserts. Definitely the best choice! We were w.out a fuss, also able to swap out the green fish curry for the wok fried squid.
RED SOUTHEAST JUNCTION BANQUET
We all left feeling absolutely sated.
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-Betel leaves, crab, kafir lime & chilli
-Kingfish sashimi, green nam Kim, coconut & basil
-Crispy chilli spiced lamb ribs, coriander THE BEST DISH
-Smashed green papaya salad, roasted red chilli, prawn floss, peanuts, snake beans, cherry tomato & lime
-Braised pork belly, caramelised chilli & soy, asian slaw NEXT BEST DISH
-Wok fried squid, nuoc Cham, Vietnamese mint
-Madurese goat curry, lime & coconut
-fire chicken , pickled daikon, cucumber, iceberg
-Pad see ew, braised wagyu skirt, Kai lan, rolled rice noodles, crispy shallots
-Jasmine Rice & roti
DESSERT
-Coconut sago, vanilla ice cream, puffed wild rice
-Kaffir lime & ginger chocolate mousse DELECTABLE and even though online it say one bill per table, we all got to split it and pay separately.
As a side note, because my wife always notices. The amenities are very cool and very clean. ?
Well u don't have to wait long for a meal here. 10 min and our food was already hitting the table ??
Staff were friendly and knew what to recommend "pork belly" oh my god!
Yummo!!
WOW WOW WOW!!! I haven't had so many original dishes served up to me in years! Literally! This food was SO deeply flavourful I nearly wept with joy. It warms my heart to know there are still chefs in Auckland that are passionate enough about food to serve up such delights. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. THANK-YOU Mekong Baby...I am in love with dining out once more!!!
Must try : Kingfish Sashimi for entrée and Pad see ew
One of my favorite restaurants in Auckland.
Good ambience and great selection of food. Pork belly is good too.
Another exotic option presented by the same owner of Moo Chow Chow and Blue Breeze Inn. Full flavor of the East, not for the weak palette, infused with a modern plating and a trendy deco. Although my cocktail fail short compared to my companions' yummy mock-tails, the pork belly is definitely my favorite with four sides of crackling - four times the love! The vinegar cuts through the oily taste and brings refreshment to the dish, amazeballs. The Papaya salad is also a must like always. Overall a good continuation from the previous success of the same owner.
Went on a Thursday night, was in a large group so had the upstairs to ourselves. Would have preferred to be less excluded but logistically I guess that wasn't possible. Got the set menu, there was so much food. Too much but I guess that's not a bad problem to have. However the food was great, loved it just wish I had known there would be so much so I could have paced myself. Overall was great, food was the highlight. Would recommend!
Mekong Baby is an absolute favourite restaurant of mine.
The decor is divine ,with seperate areas for groups ,great bar,and outside seating.
I always like to start with the Betel leaves and then move on to the bigger dishes Sticky pork belly ,goat curry fresh spring rolls,braised beef and Bok Choy,its all divine,I haven't found found a thing on this menu I dont like
.Theres also the option to get the just Say lets Eat,$60 per head and the food just keeps coming..
And the cocktails are fabulous two.
Definately one of Aucklands best ..
Two words...Pork belly ✋????????☝??????????➕✔️? (and a whole lotta emoticons!).
My 2nd visit even better than the 1st, fantastic food , great service, a seamless experience..cant wait for the 3rd visit.. Oh and one last word.. Porkbelly
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There’s something satisfying about finding a restaurant that ticks all the right boxes, at least in my books.
Fusion cuisine has taken New Zealand by storm, and let’s be honest, there’s more misses than hits. Weird combinations of ingredients like blue cheese dumplings had me quite apprehensive about any self-labeled Asian fusion restaurant.
In comes Mekong Baby in Ponsonby which had been recommended me to me many times by chefs and serious foodies.
Walking in, I already took a liking to the interior. It was spacious with plenty of different seating arrangements for group dinners or date nights. The decor was young and trendy, the essence of what Ponsonby is about.
To start, we each had a betel leaf with crab, kaffir lime and chilli which was so moreish and delicious, it set the tone and an eager expectation to try the other food.
Absolutely go with people who love to share dishes, it’s a good excuse to order just about everything on the menu. The braised pork belly was SO good. A juicy succulent pork belly with crispy crackling is so rare, let alone be it so bouncy and full of flavour. I don’t even normally like pork and it was my favourite that night. Accompanied with caramelised chilli and soy with an Asian slaw, it balanced out the carnivorous element.
The beef tartare with nashi and yuzu mayo was a beautifully presented dish. Mixed together, it was very creamy and the nashi crisps gave it a lighter balance. It was mellow and enjoyable but I felt like it could have incorporated some punch through the flavours or different textures.
Another favourite was the prawn, sticky pork and mango salad, with the highlight being the sticky pork. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a mango salad, and the prawns and pork complemented each other so well. All the elements are quite sweet though, so maybe that’s why we didn’t have a craving or room for dessert afterwards.
The crispy rice flour crepes were probably the only let down. It wasn’t crispy when it arrived and the fillings of mushroom and fried tempeh were mild in flavour. I’ve started to train myself to eat chilli and I had to add copious spoonfuls of the chilli jam in attempt to rescue some flavour in the dish.
Overall, I can’t wait to find the excuse to go back again. It’s a perfect venue for group dinners or celebrations because if you book in advance you can secure a private dining area. It has a vibrant and exciting atmosphere and the food is varied and adventurous. Thank you Mekong Baby for rescuing Asian fusion in Auckland!
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Love this place. Great atmosphere, lovely food, awesome service and yummy cocktails. The spiced lamb ribs is a favourite of mine - still tasting it on my tongue weeks after! :) We also ordered the pork belly (ehmagerd, the cripy skin is just to die for - melt in your mouth delish), crispy hapuka skin (it was okay, hapuka is not a fav dish of mine) and kailan (crunch crunch... just the way I like it). For drinks, I had the spicy lychee cocktail and my friend had a Bangkok tea cocktail, they were both cool refreshing. We would have ordered desserts too if we hadn't feasted like pigs on 4 mains!
Be sure to order several wee plates to share so you can have a taste of everything. Service was commendable - our waitress was very helpful (in explaining how things work) and funny too - lovely girl with an American accent. Food arrived really quickly so that was great as we were hungry as.
Lovely place, great for chilling out with your girlfriends and loved ones. Trust me, it's awfully hard to get a high rating from an Asian like me who's always cynical about 'fusion food' - but this really hits the spot!
Mekong Baby sits on the slightly higher end of the overdone, illustrious flurry of Asian fusion restaurants hitting Auckland. Taking inspirations from the Southeast, the menu showcases an array of tantalizing options; and how could we resist the pork belly. It was almost as good as the one my mum makes. The meat was exquisitely tender, flavour sweet yet tangy from the caramelised chili and soy well infused and the Asian slaw a fresh finish. Also bigger than it looks. We devoured the heart of palm salad, again flavourful to the brim and an exciting mix of ingredients, however was stingy on the salmon. Service began amateurishly, perhaps due to the zeal of the night, but did improve while I admire the exotic oriental decour. Cost wise is what you make of it; we frugally and happily spent $47 between 2 but if you're feeling affluent, triple digits it may be.
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I'm personally a huge huge hugeeee fan of Asian Fusion and when I saw the menu for Mekong Baby, I knew I had to try it out and boy did it exceed my expectations. We went on a Wednesday night with a reservation at 6 when it was still relatively quiet, but it soon got busy and became a full house in less than an hour. p.s. I really loved the setting and atmosphere of the place, it was buzzing with energy but at the same time I found it a good place for date night too :DThe waitress, Cara ( AMAZING WAITRESS!) gave us our menus and took us through the most popular and her favourite dishes, resulting in us ordering the special crab dish, the braised pork belly and the mango salad.
Pork Belly : holy schemoly words cannot describe how amazing this dish is. Like there's amazing, and then there's this !! perfectly cooked with a crispy outerior surrounding a melt in your mouth interior, glazed with a sticky sweet sauce ugh it was definitely the dish of the night! HIGHLY RECCOMENDED
Mango salad: This was close to being my favourite dish ! The amount of mango was defintely generous ( which was refreshing ) and the little sticky pork bits went well with the prawns and the freshness of the salad!
CRAB: This dish unfortunately, was a wrong order as the waitress had told us it would be stir fried not deep fried, however it was taken off the bill due to the misunderstanding. Wouldnt reccomend this dish at all! All I could taste was batter :( was grateful the restaurant was so understanding haha
DESSERT!! We ordered the coconut sago with the puffed wild rice and if you are a fan of these south east asian puddings, I'd defintely reccomend! the sago was deliciously accompanied by the crunchy texture of the rice and the sweetness of the ice cream! one flaw i would pick on would be that more ice cream would have made the dish 10/10 as the sago was quite flavourless by itself, but it was overall a good finish to an amazing meal.
Thank you mekong baby you've really done yourself proud :) would definitely return to try more of the menu
We dine at Mekong Baby a lot and I've decided it's the new favourite! The restaurant is large, busy and buzzing with atmosphere. The food is a true taste experience - bursting with zing! The sashimi is fabulous with a unique twist, perhaps lemon and coconut. I also love the Vietnamese rolls, chicken salad with coconut and grapefruit, papaya salad, pork belly, and the goat curry is a must! Great owner and maitre de. Sometimes the wait staff need a rattle along, perhaps not as experienced as some places.
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Great restaurant and great food and drink. This was our second time here the first time we had ceviche and 2 curries all were delicious and 5 out of 5. This recent visit it was a group of us and we had the banquet meal which is $60/ head, we were absolutely stuffed by the end of it and a great way to taste a selection of their menu. There were a couple of dishes not to our taste but majority was delicious, again the ceviche was a highlight. ..probably the best I've tasted, the ribs, pawpaw salad and rolled noodle dish was also great. They lost a point for service which was friendly but a little disjointed and we had to regularly remind them to bring drinks they had forgotten, also when the dishes were placed on the table there was no explanation of what it was which would have been helpful seeing as it was all a suprise what we were getting with the banquet ....at one stage I asked the waitress what a dish was and she said she didn't know as it was her first day....exceptable but she probably should have gone and asked and come back to tell us. Other than that we will definitely be back and after doing the banquet meal we know exactly what to order.....ceviche, ribs, pawpaw salad and duck curry, yum!
Been here a few times for lunch and dinner and I am obssesed- after hearing John keen ate here I was like I have to try this and went back 2 times that week as i was in love- there beef pad see yew is amazing- the bettle leaf dumplings are even better I think we nearly tried everything in the menu and was thrilled with it all. Fingers crossed I get to go back soon, prob one of my fav places to eat in Auckland- ohh and the cocktails are to die for how could I forget to menchion them
This is one of my favourite restaurants and I love dining here. This restaurant is specifically great for sharing food with many people as the menu is created and called "sharing plates." Although the food is pricy, you can order a wide range of food to share between your friends so that you can experience the different foods that Mekong Baby has to offer.
This has become a favourite amongst my friends and I. The flavours are strong and is definitely one to never forget. The atmosphere is great, the waiters are young, friendly etc. the dim lights are another great aspect of the cute, alternative restaurant. The food is of the best quality and in every dish, the food just balances.
I highly recommend this restaurant for a party or large get together as the sharing plates are perfect for this type of event. I've been here multiple times and each visit gets better and better, exploring the menu. Many options to please all. Mariamjafer
Wonderful cosy seating, with just the right amount of light for all those wanting to take Instagram pics. Food portions are made to be shared, whilst a little on the smaller side was packed with flavour and cooked to perfection. We rocked in without a booking on a Tuesday night but thankfully the staff were accommodating enough to find us a big table, staff were also attentive and nice to deal with. Top dishes we tried was the Pork Belly which we could've easily ordered multiples of but perhaps on the next visit and also the prawn and mango salad. All around great outing and wonderful dining experience
Had the "let's eat" option where they bring their best dishes. We all got soo full at one point that we haven't even received our mains yet. Highly recommend this place if you like Asian fusion
I had the pleasure of coming to this restaurant with my wife. It was a first time we visited and we were both amazed with the decor and the food of this fine restaurant. The most memorable dish of the night was the pork belly. This has to be one of the best meals I have every had.
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I must admit, I was not a fan of fusion cuisine until Mekong Baby. Whilst the menu sounded appealing, I was still feeling rather apprehensive with dread at the thought of the typical Asian fare that had been revamped for different palates while losing its essence in the process. Upon entering, the warm tones in the decor instill a relaxing and easygoing vibe, making this a great place for all occasions whether it be large group gatherings or casual/ intimate dinners.
To drink, I ordered the Ko Phi Le (Jasmine tea, Lychee, Rose, Lemon, Green Apple) which I found pleasant but too subtle for my liking. Between the three of us, we ordered a variety of dishes to share:
Betel Leaf Crab- tasty little morsels with a slightly pungent flavour, and surprisingly fibrous texture. The salmon roe on top were refreshing and delightful bursts of flavour in the mouth.
Beef Tartare- My first encounter with tartare of any kind, and I fell in in love. Despite expecting it to be squeamish and slimy, it was actually more creamy and moreish in texture with the nashi strips providing a welcome zing. A little more nashi or crunch would have been nice as there was a lot of creaminess going on from the mayo, egg yolk and beef itself.
Crispy Rice Flour Crepe- This was not crispy sadly, and the safe dish of the night. The crepe itself was lacking in flavour on its own but saved with copious amounts of the chilli jam. If you are after something filling though, this would be the one as the tempeh (which resembles half taro, half firm-tofu?) gives it substantial depth.
Prawn, Sticky Pork & Mango Salad- A beautiful, vibrant salad where all the elements complemented each other and it's a type of dish where you can mix and match with all components to get various mouthfuls of surprises. This was very close to being my favourite dish of the night!
Braised Pork Belly- definitely the star of the show! Whilst perusing previous reviews, it seems that if there is a signature dish of Mekong Baby, it would be this one. Despite being more of a seafood fan, I was converted into a carnivore tonight. Sweet, succulent, juicy- the pork belly was by far the most tender, most moreish, most flavourful piece of meat I had eaten in my life and I'm still dreaming and gushing to friends/ family about it even now. DO try it if you haven't yet, I'm already planning my return visit.
Overall, Mekong Baby is a fail proof choice with a variety of options for all taste buds. I wouldn't take this as an indication of what Vietnamese food is like though, despite being Vietnamese myself, I was unaware of its influence apart from the minor visual appearance similarity of the Crispy Rice Flour Crepe to a Banh Xeo. All the dishes we tried were flavour explosions for the taste buds with lovely and knowledgable service from the staff.
Amazing service from the wait staff and the variety in food and taste was superb! It is expensive however, but I guess that's what you get in a place like this!
Every time I've been here I've enjoyed it. The food is simple and delicious and the cocktails are a revelation. They know what works for them and they've got it down.
LOVE this restaurant! Best Asian Fusion restaurant I have ever been to. Friendly staff and can't really fault anything! We had one of the set menus with 14 different dishes. We got to try a bit of everything. Definitely recommend the pork belly, papaya salad and Vietnamese pork rolls.
If you love spicy food, you have to try the hot wings. Definitely won't go down easy!
Will definitely go back.
Good meal. Nice atmosphere. I found a few of the dishes a bit salty, especially the hapuka. J love salty food but this was over the top. Tartare was good but would like to have been able to taste more of the beef.
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First time here this evening with a mate after wanting to try for a long time, the 630 sitting suited and we never felt rushed as the food arrived very quickly despite the growing number of patrons.
We had a mix of the small and large plates to share, the standout dish for me being the goat curry - our only concern was the table for two we were seated at struggled to cope with the number of plates that arrived and we had to "lose" the bottle of water and a couple of other items.
Initial uncomfortableness when seated of the tables being too close to each other quickly disappears as the vibe and busyness of the restaurant takeover.
Good attentive service as well..will be back to try other interesting and yummy sounding items from the menu.
31st Dec 2015 - finally revisited and great to see Mekong Baby has maintained their high standards, had an early dinner with a friend visiting from Melbourne and in spite of not being able to book (advised they were full..) was told an early arrival (5:45 as it turned out..) would guarantee no issues..so we were sat in the bar area which was ideal (when we left at 7:30 the place was humming and I'm sure it was going to be a massive night..). The food was Delicious..shared a couple of starters and 3 x "mains" (with rice)..the standout dish was the kingfish sashimi however I thought the crispy skinned hapuka/pork dish was a close second and the prawn cakes, lamb shoulder and "fiery (?) chicken" damned good as well.
No room for desserts, and we washed the meal down perfectly with a couple of Kirin's for me and some organic craft beer for him. We are reasonably good eaters and felt the servings were reasonable for quality food. Service was also personable and informed, couldn't ask for more really...I won't wait another year to revisit, great stuff!
We were a group of 8 and decided to do the banquet meal. Food came out really quickly and we had already finished the starters before we were served drinks which wasn't great. Otherwise, food was awesome. Pork belly, kingfish sashimi, papaya salad and fire chicken were the stand out dishes. The sago dessert was also a winner.
Vibrant place and great food. The manager and the staff connects with their customer which is a good thing. And allow me to say that the braised pork belly really hits the spot! :)
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I have been here a few times, and honestly because the pork belly is so delicious I can't stop my craving for it! If it weren't so bad for me I could eat it more often!
As always, the service is impeccable. We were greeted warmly when we entered and was so consistent throughout the whole evening we didn't even have to pour our own water! My friend thought this was a bit creepy but everyone else in our group was impressed with it.
The food is amazing, I can't say I can fault any dish, however I do think some of them they could tone down a bit of the spice (I did ask for this as well but it still was quite spicy - and I can eat a lot of spice!).
The best deal in the house is the $60pp for a shared group option. I don't know how they decide what dishes came out and it seemed like the dishes went on forever! We were stuffed and then they asked us if we wanted more and of course we wanted to try more! Then when it was time for dessert they asked us if we were too full which the response was we are never too full for dessert! We left feeling so full and definitely happy with our experience there.
I think this place is one of the best dining experiences in Ponsonby!
Awesome restaurant in the heart of P Rd, rated extremely highly by everyone I talk to and also from my own experiences. If you want great service and beautiful food then look no further, it's Asian fusion at it's finest! Perfect for large groups where you don't have to worry about ordering, you can simply get the chef's selection. Staff are amazingly attentive and chilled, food tastes superb and the decor is fantastic - definitely should be on your list if you are hitting the strip!
Have been here a few times now! Me & my partner loved the calamari & the goat curry the first time we came! Also the iced tea cocktail was super good aswell with all the fruit in it! The girl serving us was nice & friendly & was interested in talking to us, which was quite funny. My 2nd & 3rd visits were also amazing. Food comes out rediculously fast, service can be a little dull at times but I guess that's because everytime I've been they've been packed! Definately recommend!
had a lovely afternoon at Mekong today! after getting a fabulous cocktail recommendation and nice friendly service. food was yummy the prawn cakes were delicious and same with the coconut chicken salad! I will be back
Fabulous Feast. I took a group of 12 and we had one of the banquets. An amazing variety of tasty dishes with fabulous flavours. We were all very full when dessert arrived. Interesting decor and several seating options. We were upstairs which was quiter than downstairs as the place was humming. Very efficient service and well trained staff.
This local is loving the new Southeast Asian addition to the Ponsonby strip. Mekong Baby hasn't failed to impress, whether as a twosome or a large corporate group. The dining experience is what you would expect of Souteast Asain food, fast paced and dynamic, however done artfully and more suited to the upmarket crowd it attracts. The food is consistently good with well balanced fresh flavours, and quality ingredients producing dishes that are presented well and taste great. Personally I can't go past their curries, always amazing and served with the option of brown rice, can't get enough! With their very well put together wine list and service that is always attentive and friendly, it's a must do in Ponsonby. Enjoy!
Awesome lunch today today! Great service and the squid was some of the best I've ever had!!! Will definitely be back
This is a place I'll be spending my summer days at, the cocktails are to die for and the staff are efficient at keeping them flowing....looking forward to a dinner date there next week!
Exceptional value and quality
I've been there a few times with friends more recently with a tinder date. She loved the place it was a really successful night.
Food was incredibly tasty and well presented and portion sizes were reasonable. Will definitely be back with more friends so we can try more plates.
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
+4.5
A friend and I went to Mekong Baby for lunch on a saturday. The staff were very attentive right from the staff, very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Started of with cocktails which were very good. Everything on the menu sounded so delicious!! We ordered three dishes to share; squid, pork belly and pad see ew, with a side of roti bread. I loved the sharing style of food.
Squid was yummy, crispy and light with a delish sauce. The pork belly was very tasty but awkward to eat and we both agreed it needed to be served differently. Pad see ew was probably my highlight but the beef was a little dry and needed more sauce. Overall all we were very happy with our food but it did come out very quickly and we felt a bit rushed.
I thoroughly enjoyed the food and wine and the staff were really helpful.
Always seem to be able to get a table pretty easily for a place on ponsonby road.
Very spice,nice chicken worth driving there :)
I took a group of 10 to Mekong for a celebration.
The table was great and plenty large enough for our team.
Our waiter was very fast to get us a drink and new the wine list well .
The food was quick to arrive and there was certainly plenty of it.
All of it delicious , perfectly cooked and well presented.
In the end we actually had to ask the waiter to stop as we were all too full to eat any more
A great night and a great place to take your group.
Will be back !
A perfect mix of authentic Vietnamese cuisine and a urban ambience that works for lunch or dinner, very few places can make the crossover, Meekong does… and it does it well.
Its rare to find staff who can anticipate your needs without being overbearing, even rarer is a wine list that compliments the cuisine without being overpriced, but then again, Meekong is a rare baby!
I value food quality over service, which is lucky because the food at Mekong Baby was excellent overall and superb at times. The waiter service was a bit slow and it almost felt like he was new to the job, but he tried his best.
The food on the other hand was top drawer. We asked to be served a selection of their best dishes and I enjoyed it all. The green papaya salad, the prawn pork and mango salad, the fried squid and the fried chicken (super hot!!) were all excellent, the coconut sago dessert was soooo good and the perfect way to cap off the meal. On paying we had no trouble splitting our bill three ways.
I would go back to eat that food again, come to think of it I thought about going back for lunch!! 4.5 stars for me
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I was looking for somewhere interesting to eat on our last night in Auckland, and came upon Mekong Baby. Loved their website and thought, well, if their food is as good as their site I'm booking myself and my partner a table.
When we arrived we were given excellent service and the menu explained to us.
First course was the kingfish sashimi with nam jin sauce ... now I am not normally given to superlatives however we were instantly transported into gastronomic heaven. Second course was the goat curry, tender and wildly delicious. Third course, and out came the Wagui (sp) beef - yet again our culinary senses went into another strata of culinary ecstasy. Round Four was the braised pork belly and we were still savouring each mouthful, although granted our bellies were now becoming a bit porkish too.
Since we arrived home we've been regaling our friends about Mekong Baby and so enamoured were we with their sushimi, we attempted something similar ourselves. Let's just say 'something similar' is about as close as we managed to get. So we're definitely going to be back for more of those unforgettable and elusive flavours.
My recommendation would be to come with three or more friends/family, this will ensure you can sample more items from the menu.
The food is a 10/10 actually cannot remember the last time I ate somewhere were each dish that came out was better than the one before it. Stunning food.
The barman was friendly and made solid cocktails.
The service was friendly.
Came here for my brother's 26th birthday and everyone was blown away. Drop whatever dinner plans you had make a reservation you will not be disappointed.
First time experience was through recommendation from regular Mekong Baby diners. A great choice; loved the food well chosen from a good menu, enjoyed the atmosphere and we were well looked after by sharp and attentive staff. Went back one week later and just as good!!!
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Below is an outline of our initial experience.
Since then I have been contacted by the restaurant owner. Mr Parrat has been incredibly professional and charming in attempting to make up for our initial experience. He has apologised for the issues we had, and expressed his disappointment. He has acknowledged that things were not handled well. As we have already booked another venue we are unable to attend for our function, but he has offered for me to go for a complimentary lunch in an attempt to make up for our experience.
I appreciate his efforts to find a solution to our problem and take the reviews from his customers seriously. You cant really ask for anything more than that. Thank you!
We have been to Mekong Baby before for functions organised by other people. The staff somethimes have a dismissive attitude, drinks can take forever to come and the wine we ordered by the glass had clearly been open for a long time. A lot of the food on the banquet menu is very fatty and/ or fried. However, the evenings were always quite good fun. They can seat big groups of people together. There is tonnes of food to keep even the heartiest of appetites happy and the atmosphere is pretty energetic. And although the food is oily the flavours are great.
Foolishly I decided to host a function there that I organise on a yearly basis for 30 people. I made a booking for their largest function room on Tuesday this week by going into the restaurant in person and speaking to the staff who took all my details and made the reservation. Today I have been rung to tell me that we cant have the function room as it is already booked. Nor will they seat us in the restaurant as we want to come at 7pm and not 6:30. Despite another member of staff telling me on Tuesday that we could take the function room or be seated in the restaurant.
Really, the biggest problem is the attitude of the manager Lindsey who doesn't seem to think she has done anything wrong by cancelling an already made booking for 30 people. And also seems unwilling to accommodate our booking in the restaurant at 7pm after their screw ups. The rest of the restaurant is full she tells me - for 2 and a half weeks from now in Ponsonby. I just don't believe her!
The sooner they sort out their attitude the better.
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My partner and I went to this Viet/fusion eatery last night. I had read that some found the staff rude, but we were happily greeted and seated. Our waiter was enthusiastic and relatively attentive, at least as much as he could in a very busy restaurant.
We ordered a ginger pepper mojito (amazing) and a pepper margarita (quite good) which were served promptly. Then, we ordered the betel leaf wrapped crab small bite, a shredded chicken and coconut salad, lamb ribs and wagyu app.
I'm a big fan of anything betel and found the crab app (a bite sized filling of crab and veg wrapped in a crisp betel leaf) to be a great palate awakener, a spicy snap of flavor right off the bat. It was only $6 and worth it. The chicken salad was solid, refreshing and grew on us as we powered through it. Then came the revelation of the night, the lamb ribs. Morsels of crisp, perfectly seasoned and amazingly tender lamb, flash crisped, falling off the bone, perfectly complemented by chili, fresh herbs and lime. AMAZING!
We then had the wagyu wrapped in betel. A bit of a let down as the menu didn't state it was ground wagyu. It came out, a Viet answer to Dolmades. Good and solid, but not as revelatory as the lamb.
We finished with palm sugar/coconut ice creams. Yum!
Overall, a really nice experience. We want to go back and try the pork belly.
Great Food! Great environment, a massive step up from the previous restaurant there. Went with the Duck Salad, it was amazing!
Great wine selection, and plenty of room, I will definitely go back again.
I have been to Mekong Baby 3 times. Twice with my company and once with my friend ....love the food and the staff !
I would highly recommend it !
The food is amazing, I love the chicken salad and pork belly and the staff Dom is very good.
I have been here twice now and both times the food was really good.
My favourites have been the Braised pork belly, red beef curry and the Duck Massamam.
The reason why I am not giving a five star is because I find the service to be a tad arrogant, and also the seating times annoy me, what if I want to eat and drink all night?
Not here apparently.
Very good enjoyed every single dish that came out and the cocktails which were recommended by the staff were totally suitable.
Nice relaxed environment which was a good way to start a night out in Ponsonby,
Didn't have a reservation either but was still able to get a table.
Thanks!
I was recently in Ponsonby with friends and we had to go looking for a place available that didn't require that we booked a week ago. Mekong Baby looked the best so we went there (apparently they always keep a certain part of the bar available for walk-ins so that was us).
Found the staff do be really nice and helpful and i liked how the food was made for sharing so you don't have to much food jealousy. Pork belly was amazing as was something else which i can't remember.
Yeah all in all it was great and had such a cool atmosphere that while i was just out with a small group it felt like we were somewhere we could have fun and eat good food (winelist was really good too and i'm a total wine snob).
I must confess that I was a bit wary of eating here due to the "hype" about the food by a few of my workmates who have been here before. Lets just say I finally got around to visiting this place a few weeks ago with a few colleagues and I had the best Fusion Asian food ever! The meals were reasonably priced too and it worked out to just $60 per person including drinks and desserts! The best way to eat here is to order a number of big and small dishes and to share everything amongst the table. Also keep some space for the yummy sago pudding! I will definitely eat here again!
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I went to Mekong Baby to celebrate my birthday with a bunch of friends. I made no reservation and more friends than what's I expected turned up.
Maître De was absolutely delightful and offered to place us in a stunning private room. Our waiter Louis looked after us with competence and with a friendly smile.
We ordered a variety of dishes to share, from a refreshing prawn, sticky pork and mango salad to a green fish curry with okra and choy sum.
The braised wagyu skirt with rice noodles disappeared from the table a bit too quickly, so that we had to re-order ASAP.
I am a mojito lover by nature but the Mekong Baby twist with ginger and chili is now my best friend in Ponsonby Road. A must try. The virgin version "chili and ginger mo-no-no" is perfect if you're a light weight. Spicy enough, not too sweet.
This place is a 10 out of 10: Intriguing recipes on the menu, good cocktails, friendly staff and cool ambiance.
From the lightening to the music and the restaurant décor: Every single detail is well looked after to create an atmosphere which is classy and sexy at the same time.
We arrived without a booking on an extremely busy Saturday and somehow only managed to wait 5 minutes for a table. Looked like we were going to have to wait an age for our orders to be taken, but luck struck again and we were blessed with an efficient waiter.
We ordered the coriander and chili ribs, which lacked a bit of flavour however, they were so tender! Our main to share was the Goat Curry. Seems that Lady Luck was with us again, as it was fantastic! Simply melt in your mouth meat in a flavoursome gravy. OMG BIG TIME!
My cocktails were tasty, spiced lychee and miss Saigon. Seems like a very trendy place for drinks.
Safe to say that we will be back for the goat curry!
A group of 3 walked in on a Friday evening - no wait and served immediately by a friendly waitress. We ordered drinks and appetizers - I recommend the prawn cakes and quails eggs which both hit the spot. For main I ate the heart of Palm salad which i could not recommend enough! Unfortunately one of the only negatives was the fact that my friend (who was unable to finish even a third of her meal) was not able to take her leftovers home. A silly rule that makes this place seem more pretentious than it actually is. Stick to serving amazing food - the rest will take care of itself! You should go here!
Unexpected 'Ladies Lunch' - I was working in the area but my friends were on holiday so I suggested somewhere close as I had to return to work.
Sat outside in the sunshine and enjoyed an assortment of Wok Fried Squid, Papaya salad and Pork Belly with lovely Brown Basmati rice. Everything was delicious - the Pork Belly "to die for". Each dish was accompanied with a delightful sauce. The combinations were perfect. Staff extremely helpful and attentive - suggesting we start with a couple of dishes and if still hungry can order more. Finished with a delicious "Happy Ending" of Lime-Papaya Meringue Pie.
Definitely want to return soon to try other dishes and some of the cocktails which sounded exciting.
A definite must to try when in Auckland.
Exciting, fun and vibrant - and that was just the cocktail list! We had an excellent night there recently and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Maybe it was because of the interesting cocktails before dinner but the place seemed to be all go. The food and the service were all spot on - and even the staunch kiwi bloke that I am managed to enjoy some dishes I wouldn't normally, I loved everything that came out from the kitchen. And man it was fast service for a packed night. All in all everything came together perfectly. Thanks for a great night guys, I will be back.
Had a dinner at Mekong Baby as a Christmas celebration with friends. The food was delicious, lots of it, and really enjoyable. However, was unaware of the 2 sittings when I made the booking until the restaurant rang me back advising me of this. We made our booking for 6.15pm, had a delicious dinner but was always aware of how we had to leave by 8.15pm. Food arrived very quickly probably due to this. Apart from that, Mekong Baby is a great restaurant and will go there again, but will book for the 8.30pm sitting.
Walked in by chance on Friday afternoon with a client from Brisbane. Each mouth full was a treat. The flavors and taste sensations were divine. The sashimi was to die for. The atmosphere and service were spot on. We will be back asap.
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Twice in one month, two totally different occasions and both absolutely superb. Early October, private room booked, birthday celebration planned, 10 guests and not sure what to expect. Started with cocktails at the bar so many choices and all of them great, love that chilli in a cocktail, only way to start the celebrations! On to the private room and dinner - subtle flavours, sensational tastes, hard to decide what was the favourite - 10 people we all had our own. Mine - prawn, sticky pork and mango salad, very hard to beat that combination, prawn cakes with sweet chilli dipping sauce, you can forget any other cake you have ever had - so flavoursome. Other raves from the birthday group were crispy chilli spiced lamb ribs with coriander, fire chicken, goat curry, and the kingfish sashimi. Service was superb, dishes served without interrupting the flow of conversation, friendly and informed staff - great suggestions made on wine matches. Thank you Mekong Baby for making a special occasion even more special and lots of fun.
The second visit, yesterday, a business lunch. Staff realised we were working and didn't intrude other than to take orders, bring our orders and let us get on with it quietly.
Yum we got the work completed over prawn cakes -again!
Wagyu beef and Lemongrass, Crisp Rice Flour Crepe with tempeh, mushrooms and chilli jam. I realised this time just how substantial the portions are at Mekong Baby, it's a great feed.
In summary a perfect spot for a night of fun and celebration, and also a quiet business lunch, well fed and watered on both occasions.
This was fantastic dining when I went there for my birthday. Not only was it authentic food with great atmosphere, the food was fresh, fast & delicious. Great wine & cocktail selection, great service, highly recommended.
Cheeky girls night out!!! Toss up between Mekong Baby or Blue Breeze, and cocktails won in the end. So we headed down to Mekong Baby arrived around 8:30pm to find the place absolutely chocka!(Saturday night) So we played it smart and put our names on the waiting list and then proceeded to camp out at the Cocktail Bar... the great décor and ambiance was electrifying, sipping on our sublime drinks we scanned the room for eye candy.... And Oh boy :) even the staff were good looking...eventually we were seated and tried some of the sharing plates the food was really good (and we are fussy chicks!). Thumps up guys! This place has a great vibe and we'll be back....
Went for dinner to Mekong Baby last night with work friends. Service was friendly and efficient, drink orders taken quickly and served soon after. "Highlights" We had the betel leaf crab and pork rolls for an entrée - they were both divine! Followed by the Green Papaya salad and a duck salad - both brilliant. Stand out dishes of the night were the Caramelized Pork Belly dish and the Goat curry - lovely tender and very tasty...Great food, lovely restaurant and great service. Would definitely go back.
I arrived at mid day for a quick lunch, and already the restaurant was filling up. Had a delicious Papaya Salad..a recommendation from a staff member. Was not disappointed. Amazing flavours in this salad! Was tempted to have a lunchtime cocktail...some delicious cocktails on the list, and several tables were ordering them! Next time for sure... Great friendly staff, fast service, and delicious salad..I will be back for more soon.
We arrived Thursday night @ 6.30 hoping we might fluke a table. The restaurant was fully booked but we were able to sit in the bar. This was a great choice , the menu is the same , the atmosphere was very buzzy , ambiance an easy 9. Standout dishes were the betel leaf entree and the pork main , stunning flavours. Even for such a busy place we found the service faultless , the very tall wine guy of Italian descent was charming and attentive.
I went their for the first time for lunch with a friend and I have to say was 'blown away' by the food.
We had Kingfish Sashimi which had the most amazing sauces drizzled on top; hot & sour; deliscious. Then we had the Lamb Ribs which were so unique in that they had their bone in at the end of the rib but otherwise the meat was completely off the bone and encased & crumbed & came with a spicy dipping sauce; melt in your mouth; devine! Following this we had the Goat Curry which was sublime; lightly spiced but the most amazing curry sauce. We didn't drink any alcohol as she had to go back to work but all 3 dishes were so memorable; I can't wait to go back and try some other dishes. Only problem with this place is it is very hard to get through to the restaurant by phone to make a booking!
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Went for dinner early on a busy Saturday night with a large table of 8. No one was prepared to take the lead and order for the table so we left it to the kitchen and went for the $60 trust the chef.
Was great value for money, we couldn't believe how many dishes we got and there was plenty for everyone! great way to try lots of different things.
Betel leaves and quail eggs were both yummy, squid was fantastic. Kingfish was delicious.
Papaya salad was yummy, but spicy and nothing exciting. Pretty plain, wouldn't order again and would have been great if it had come out with the pork.
Table all declared the Pork Belly as the best pork they've ever eaten. Was delish!
Fire chicken was just that "fire" and over half the table were unable to eat it so odd choice to give a table. Those who liked the heat enjoyed it but also said it was far to spicy and would have preferred something else.
The green curry was nice but needed more flavouring, the sauce was slightly watery. Have had better curries in Thai restaurants.
Service was some of the best I've experienced, nothing was too much trouble and wait staff were able to answer all our questions for the kitchen.
Drinks are pricey, $10 beers is steep. Over all it was a great night, keen to go back and try the cocktails and have pork again!
Went for lunch with a couple of friends Friday - great food and service and getting a table was no problem this place is big so plenty of seating busy kitchen full of chefs going for it - the only thing I thought was a bit on the nose was the $10 draft beers .
Busy Friday night, a large group, our own fault for a mistake on booked time. But they accommodated us until a table came up.
Superb food, beautifully displayed, a wonder to eat.
Superb service, probably even better than that, from the highest to the lowest, nothing too much trouble.
Great ambiance and warmth, would go again in a flash.
Dined recently on a busy Friday night. The food was excellent value for money and service excellent. Quick with the meals. Waitress accidentally cleared a half drunk cocktail and they were more than happy to replace it without any arguments etc.. Very obliging staff and very yummy food and cocktails. Great quick meal with friends.
Went to Mekong Baby for first time last night a group of four the early sitting. Excellent fusion food, attentive staff, busy atmosphere, unpretentious! Loved it! Great menu and cocktail list. Will definitely be back but will go to the later sitting so can stay longer to try more of the cocktails The Miss Saigon was so good! The servings were generous and the Sago pudding was to die for!
We had a great evening at Mekong Baby. The floor staff are well trained, friendly and efficient and we felt very welcome.
The food was excellent, including a fantastic green papaya salad with peanuts and prawn floss, a beautiful goat and coconut curry and spicy lamb ribs. The servings are quite generous so we couldn't do justice to the menu. I want to go back to try the slow cooked lamb shoulder and the prawn, pork and mango salad.
I wasn't keen on the fire chicken, it seemed one dimensional to me, but my companions liked it.
WOW
Dined last night this was superb
Great Decor
Great Service , although a little glitch to start with
Wine prices at realistic pricing levels
Dined on Vietnamese Roll, starter a superb fresh spring roll filled with crisp veggies and marinated chicken great dipping sauce
Main was Spicy Chicken which on staff members recommendation was very spicy, the chicken strips were not spicy but the salad with its Asian dressing was too die for , hot and spicy , could have eaten it all night magnificent fusion
Dessert on staff recommendation was sago pudding , again superb served cold with little toppings and ice cream
Great Coffee
All in all excellent
We tried Mekong Baby for the first time on Saturday night, a group of us that enjoy great restaurants a lot.......all I can say is wow !! what a fantastic atmosphere, the food was outstanding, some of the best fusion I have tried, the great service made for a truly unique experience, we will definatley be back :-)
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Wow. The food was sublime.
We thought we would give it a whirl as it was once upon a time not so long ago our regular haunt - GPK. But owner Dom has completely reinvented this restaurant, hired mostly new staff, but kept his star chef Ben and the result is stunning.
The décor, staff and ambience are all fabulous. But there's no doubt who the real star is ...... the food. It's just divine. Mind you the cocktails are pretty amazing too I had Rum Sun it was smooth - best cocktail I've had in years.
Dishes come out as they're ready and are generally shared and its all the more exciting for it. You get to taste a wide range of delicious dishes. Asian fusion from along the Mekong River - the menu combined a variety of exotic styles including curries, divine roti, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Cambodian dishes (and probably more)
We had the pork belly - absolutely to die for. Goat curry WOW so tasty, lamb dish - very tender super yummy and beef along with prawns, and Vietnamese rolls (all fabulous) and not nearly enough roti (order double it's so tasty).
It was a Tuesday night when we went and it was packed and deservedly so. But we got a table straight away.
The powder room is quite something too by the way ladies.
We've recently eaten at Jervois Steak House, Cibos, Industry Zen, Euro and would have to say we enjoyed our dinner here the most by far. But we paid a good deal less.
The prices are reasonable - hopefully they'll stay that way and we can eat here often. Mekong Baby is quite sensational - we'll be back.
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OK - let me first state I'm a fan - having been four times now. But went last night (two couples) and was disappointed...and very annoyed. The food was still excellent but MB is starting to suffer from its own success. Went to the 6.30 sitting and it was like being ushered into cattle yards. Ordered 4 entrees, 3 mains and a couple of sides...and they were all delivered at the one time. When we asked for the procession to be slowed down we were told "Well, that's how it comes' - there was not a single inch of spare space left on the table...even the waitress exclaimed 'Heavens, Where am I going to fit this next plate'. And the waiter asked us on at least 4 occasions - in rapid succession - if there was anything else he could get us...code for "OK - you've eaten now can you get up and go...please'. If I was there with clients (which I have been in the past) I would have been furious....and the bill arrived before we even received our desserts. For the $400 price tag it was an exceptionally expensive takeaway meal.
A great concept, different flavours and dished from along the Mekong River. Food was excellent, and variety very good. Large servings and, if you are a fan of spicy, you wont be disappointed. Impressed enough to re-book for a 5 person client luncheon. Recommended
Was finally given a chance to try Mekong Baby when it was announced that our mid-year work dinner was going to be held there. Having had fantastic experiences at MooChowChow and Blue Breeze Inn, I knew I was going to be able to tick off three from three.
The place was packed but the service never faltered. Each dish was as delicious as the next, though the pork belly was a clear favourite. The cocktails were exotic and delicious, the interior was fresh and inviting, and the bathrooms were appropriately fancy with a posh powder room for the ladies.
Drinks at the office prior to dinner meant that no decent photos were taken of the food, but I can say with ease that this is a place you must check out. Whether you're on a date, catching up with old friends, or going out with your colleagues, Mekong Baby accommodates all.
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Mekong baby is one of my favourite places for group dining. Not only do they offer 3 very unique private function rooms with fantastic banquet set menus to choose from, their unique decor and ambiance accommodates all sorts of occasions from casual drinks to intimate dates.
The well executed South-east Asian fusion menu paired with an adventurous cocktail list treated us well last Friday night. We started with an array of drinks and starters. My favourite was the kingfish sashimi drizzled with coconut paste. The smoothness of the coconut cream accented the sweetness of the fresh fish nicely. It was divine.
Everytime I dine at Mekong baby I order the smashed green papaya salad. The subtleness of the chilli and lime accompanies the fresh fruit and greens beautifully but the heat from the chilli will eventually build and awaken your senses. This salad has a wonderful crunch to it, great by itself or as a side - a must try.
As for the mains/big plates, we ordered the braised pork belly, duck curry and fire chicken. By this stage I was getting way too full! The braised pork was cleverly presented in battered cubes stacked on top of each other and sprinkled with Asian slaw. It was a bit dry for my liking but definitely unique and looked amazing on the plate. The chicken wasn't as 'firey' as I had hoped but I loved the option of enveloping it with the crispy iceberg lettuce and a few tangy strands of pickled daikon. The Duck Curry was deliciously creamy and lovely poured over rice, soaking up all the beautiful peanut massaman sauce.
The only disappointment of the night was the Roti. Slightly too sticky and didn't pull apart the way I like it. I also thought it was a bit overpriced at $5 per dish (2pieces)
Gosh, I love the cocktails here. They really carry through the Asian influences with drinks creations involving ginger, chilli (yes! In cocktails) and lychees. If you are in the mood for cocktails, make sure you try Mekong Baby. Highly recommend!
Love this place! We had the lamb shoulders, pork belly, fire chicken and prawn and mango salad. All beautifully presented and amazing flavours!
We visited Mekong baby for a family lunch on a warm day and wow my mum loved the place. She couldn't help taking pictures of the restaurant. The place was spacious and i guess it needs to be as it probably gets busy around the evening.
For mains we ordered the Wagyu beef, Fire chicken and the Madurese goat curry.
Wagyu beef was superbly succulent that melted in your mouth. Fire chicken lived up to its name and was one of my favourite dishes of the lunch. It was the right mix of being spicy yet fresh. The curry reminded me of fresher take on curries you get in Asia which is a definite thumbs up.
All in all Mekong Baby is Fusion Cuisine done right!
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Having scheduled a catch up lunch with my Mother who's freshly back from spending my inheritance for three months, I thought it only right and fitting I got to choose the venue. Luckily for us it was a dreary Thursday lunch and there was no issue in taking a table straight away. The decor is indeed inobtrusive and vaguely drawn from the Mekong rather than being OTT. It reminded me of the colonial hotels in Yangon. There were only another three 2-tops in so we made our own atmosphere.
We prefer to share and pick so the menu was perfect; each dish was modest for the price and the bill crept up but all was delicious. The kingfish sashimi was replaced by tuna and all the better for it; the lamb ribs are very rich but very moreish. The wok fried squid was particularly good, the Vietnamese mint was deep-fried as a garnish which was innovative. The oyster omelette was a little bland; the oyster component was more of a paste than individual oysters; from frozen perhaps? The betel leaf with crab had a little too much fish sauce but this was toned down by the dinky roti.
Very much in the plus column is the way my peanut allergy was attended to - completely without mishap or drama. Another fusion restaurant down the same road had me seeking medical attention on the second tasting plate after a very long discussion of the seriousness of anaphylaxis! I'll return to Mekong to try the dishes we didn't get to.
Amy @ My Dining Journey
+4.5
The increase and development of modern Asian cuisine in Auckland has been going strong and with restaurants like MooChowChow, Cafe Hanoi and now Mekong Baby, the variety of Southeast Asian inspired restaurants has increased substantially over the past couple of years. These types of eateries which draws inspiration from countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand is increasingly popular due to the incorporation of a wide variety of different ingredients and flavours.
Mekong Baby, located at the previous GPK site on Ponsonby, was packed with people when we arrived. Considering there were only a few decent restaurants opened on a public holiday in Ponsonby, we ventured inside, in attempts to see if we could get a table. Sure enough, after waiting 15 minutes at the bar with a refreshing cocktail, we were shown to our table.
Our meal started with expensive dumplings which despite the hefty price tag at $6 each, were delightful. Minced prawn wrapped around a runny quail egg, lightly fried with a thin crisp outer coating, this delicate dumpling is served over a spicy coconut samba and topped with chopped peanuts.
The prawn cakes with sweet chilli sauce, another item from the small beginning section of the menu, could have benefited from a longer frying time to ensure a more golden coating but these cakes still tasted great and they were packed with large pieces of prawn.
The prawn, sticky pork and mango salad was my favourite dish for the night. The contrast of the sweet sticky pork with strips of sweet mango was perfect and a great way to highlight the different flavours and texture. I especially enjoyed the drizzle of chilli oil which added a nice interest to the complex flavours.
We decided to get something a little bigger, so my sister opted for the braised pork belly. Looking nothing like a typical pork belly, the dark golden coating protected the chunks of pork, keeping the quality of the meat tender and succulent. The dressing of chilli caramel and black vinegar had a syrupy sticky texture and the harmony of flavours were amazing.
The duck massaman curry ($32) was the best value of money. Unlike other duck curries at Thai restaurants where they serve you a few slices of duck, the Mekong Baby version had over four large portions of juicy duck breast and thigh and the richness of the coconut cream and chilli was scrumptious. The bits of roasted peanuts provided a nice crunch and the pieces of pineapple added a refreshing sweetness to the curry. We ate this with roti bread and steamed jasmine rice.
Fusion has never been my cup of tea, but the authentic flavours and ingredients used by Mekong Baby is more like a clever recreation of the different cuisines rather than an awkward attempt at fusion. The dining room and bar had a lively vibe and the service was attentive and efficient. They have several gluten free and vegetarian options which is a growing trend and I'm excited to take my friends here in the near future!
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Oh baaabbbyyy! We had a fantastic long lunch. The service was consistent and attentive. We had several dishes to share and all were very, very good. The crowd were all having a great time around us.... in fact, we enjoyed everything so much we stayed for an extra bottle of wine. Will happily revisit anytime we have the chance
Beautiful place with nice atmosphere and friendly staff, our lovely server was happy to give us recommendations on food. The apple tart with salted caramel is genuinely the best dessert I've eaten out anywhere, it was perfect!
We celebrated my birthday at this restaurant. It's a fusion Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is quite chic and very popular. Although we went there for lunch mid-week, it was full with several large groups having a great time.
We had a great time...the service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and we polished off every dish we ordered.
I would recommend this place. 👌
We had pleasant experience. The food is asian fusion. The popcorn prawn is a must have. It was spicy n crispy. The madras chicken curry with yoghurt had close resemblance to South Indian traditional curry. Black pepper chicken stir will tingle your spicy tastebuds. Good service.
Great restaurant. Awesome quantity and bug portion! Love the place.
Great times had here with my fellow colleagues. Gawjizz & adorable settings within this cute & cosy space. A great range of deelish meals in the Banquet options with lots of flavours that tickles the tastebuds indeed.
Delicious flavourful dishes in nice ambience. Food comes out incredibly fast and the staff is very attentive.
Every dish was full of flavours and full of umami!
Just the most amazing restaurant. The food is stunning Southeast Asian fusion, every dish we had was mind blowing! Highly recommended the popcorn prawns, dumplings & pork belly. Service is so friendly & attentive. The most reliable restaurant in Auckland
So far the best "small sharing plate asian" restaurant we've eaten at in Auckland! So good we came twice within a month!
PROS
+++Asahi beer
+++ Gochujang hot wings (a must!!)
+++Lamb spare ribs
+++Shrimp noodles
+++ Awesome cocktails
+++ Service and wait staff exceptional
CONS
-chicken curry a bit underwhelming (and I'm been very fussy I know!)
My friends and I had a fantastic dinner at Mekong Baby!
The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the food was really tasty. We tried several dishes, including the Madras Spicy chicken curry, which had a wonderful flavor but was very spicy and didn't have as much chicken as we expected. The black pepper chicken was amazing, but it had chicken skin on it which wasn't pleasant while eating. Despite that, the flavor was incredible and I would definitely order it again. Our favorite dish was probably the pad See Ew - it had a great portion size and tasted delicious! We also ordered desserts, and the apple and almond tart was my personal favorite. The coconut sago was beautiful and the chocolate and hazelnut mousse cake was very rich - perfect for sharing between two people. Overall, we had a great time at Mekong Baby and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for tasty food and a nice ambiance.
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