One of my fav Thai spots in Auckland especially on a sunny day! Good value at lunch time. The atmosphere marina side is amazing. Great service and authentic.
First time here. Busy at lunchtime but our food was served fast and it was delicious. Great value and for the two of us less than $40 for mains and entree
I think I finally found my new favourite Thai eatery!
Location is amazing, have previously dined at the restaurants next door to Marina Thai and always wanted to try it out, so I finally did.
My chicken red curry was made just the way I like it and was made exactly the same as my yellow curry order at another Thai restaurant which I thought no other place could beat! But I was wrong. The flavour, taste, everything was amazing.
The tofu vegetarian pad thai was also super yum and was bursting with flavour!
Dining experience was great, staff were friendly and accommodating during our stay.
Would definitely be back again when I’m craving some authentic Thai food 😍
Always our go to place in East Auckland. Nice to stroll through the marina before dinner. They have the best Pad Thai we’ve found so far in Auckland
Went here for my birthday recently and was not disappointed. The service was great, and the food was amazing as well. We had about 6 dishes between the 7 of us and there was plenty to go around. All the dishes were amazing, each with its own unique taste. I would definitely visit again when I’m in the area.
Yesterday I came in to have dinner with my family, we ordered cashew chicken, roast duck and bbq pork sparerib. By far the best ive tried in a while. The duck was very tender and tasty, other resturants have fat and bones where this one does not have any. The chicken cashew was very fresh and flavour-some along with the spare ribs. Service was good and the staff are very friendly and well mannered. Only concern is it can be quite noisey during dinner peak but aside from that I would strongly recommend.
Great food as always. Had Massaman Lamb Shanks, Crab Fried Rice and Stir Fried Garlic and Black Pepper chicken. Lamb Shanks are my favorite and they have never disappointed me, and for the last couple years I have been coming here across the city especially for that. I always ask for Thai Hot and they always get it right. Looking forward to going there again. Service was friendly as usual, we were quickly attended too and food arrived promptly.
Took my parents here for dinner. Was kindly welcomed by the boss and was given a nice seat with a great view.
For mains we had a stir-fry cashewnut chicken, snapper panang and duck garlic pepper.
It was a busy night but the wait was not too long. When the meals arrived we were delighted to see the portion sizes. The food was delicious. Definitely would recommend trying the snapper : fresh fish topped with a flavorful sauce.
Will be back soon.
Ordered the Tom Yum King Prawn Soup and the Chicken Red Curry; both were delicious and had great flavours. Reasonably priced for the tasty food and the good portion size.
Interior and exterior seating available with a pleasant view of the marina. Plenty of parking nearby and an easy to find location.
Delicious food! Had the satay beef and my partner had the chicken satay 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 super filling. Lemon and lime bitters was made, not from a bottle 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Will definitely be back for more.
Great food. We ordered curry puffs to start which were delicious. Had peanut satay dish with chicken, one of our personal favourites and also the cashew nut stir fry beef. Lovely meal and ambient location sitting outside however service was a bit substandard. We placed our order but we were then offered to order a further 3 times after that so there were some communication issues there. Also mentioned our gold membership prior to ordering food then once we reached the counter were told we couldn’t use it as we had not mentioned it before ordering, even though we had. Fortunately it was granted anyways and rest assured it was just a one off tonight. Nonetheless a great meal and we will definitely be back.
The food and service were great! We were sitting outdoors which gave us more room to chat. It’s a BYO restaurant always a plus for customers!
I love this place! Only problem is that it’s a bit dim and gets too loud but the food and service is amazing. The prices are reasonable for the tasty food. The customer service was amazing not to mention and they managed to squeeze us in with despite the busy time on a Saturday night and only wait for 25-35 minutes for three dishes.
Love the location as it has a seaside view where you can see the boats and yachts. The food is good, I personally love the deep fried snapper with Thai herbs. It can get busy at dinner time so it pays to have a booking to avoid any seating problems.
Such delicious food and a great vegetarian menu. I had a tofu pad Thai without egg and they are open it allergies. Their a little bit pricy, but worth it. Highly recommend!
Pretty good, not the best Thai I’ve ever had but everything tasted nice. They were super busy being the only place open in the area and the waitstaff were rushed off their feet but even then the turn around was pretty normal.
I was never a big fan of Thai food but i tried this place as its a local and I was pretty impressed. My favourite dish is the duck. Its cooked to perfection, tender and flavourful. You can tell them how spicy you would like your meal and they adhere to that. All in all not a bad place for the people living in this area wanting a quick fix of thai.
A very nice place to have lunch with friends and family. The view is also fantastic. Overall, food is pretty good. :) The proportions are also relatively large so it's a good deal.
My order: Seafood garlic & black pepper $26.50We were at a busy time where all tables looked full and the sound of people talking everywhere made it a little difficult to hear the person across from you.Service: even though they were busy it took a decent amount of time before food started to arrive, but the service was wasn’t slow. Out of the group I was with, only mine and another were last to get our meals.I remember there was the option to have a plate with rice. My dish was a good portion size and had lovely flavours - I really enjoyed its taste! It was not spicy, but the temperature was piping hot along with the taste. I was impressed overall and the evening was enjoyable.
Lovely relaxing location. Fast service, lovely waitress! Very reasonably priced especially for alcohol!
Food was great for the price! Would recommend if you want a nice relaxing meal next to the harbour!
A more obliging owner you could not find. Did gluten free for us. and a menu for 5. Decided to have the banquet at $32 a head as that seemed cheapest way to go. The a la carte menu specials seemed slightly more pricey than usual Thai. Everything was very tasty, the lamb, prawns, chicken Massaman curry and beef and peanut sauce. Service we thought was timely and nice. Will be on my list to return to.
Guaranteed amazing food and dessert. Byo which is a plus. Unfortunately the service was very slow and below average. A great night had by us, still very impressed with how good the food is!
Great atmosphere and friendly staff. It's always busy but you don't feel like you wait ages to be served or for your meals to come out. Would definitely recommend!
Our go to place if we fancy Thai food. The best Thai restaurant in East Auckland in my opinion. Service is great especially if the Filipina staff is the one serving you. Pad Thai, Green Curry and Med Ma Muang are among our favourites. Plus you get a magnificent view of the marina.
Went in for a late lunch yesterday with my wife was greeted well by the waitress initially we only wanted to have a look at their menu but after looking at the menu me and wife decided to have a chicken and beef fried rice and spring roll with it . The food was really nice the friend rice had Thai flavours and also was made according to the spiciness we wanted. The waitress was really attentive and efficient would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone and it has good food and an amazing location kudos guys great going cheers
Marina thai is one of my favourite thai restaurants in East Auckland. Ive dined in and grabbed takeaways from here and cannot fault their green curry nor their chicken cashew nut dishes- Super plus theyre super cheap during lunch!
For dinner, the satay chicken skewers are amazing as is the lamb shank massaman curry. Service is quite efficient and meals don’t take too long to be served.
Also love the view from the outside. Not too many thai places can offer you that ;)
Marina Thai is probably my favourite Thai restaurant. Definitely try the chicken Pra Ram Song, it will not disappoint. While I commend the food, I also want to add that this restaurant provides an amazing view of the marina - Definitely a goodie on a hot summers day.
Right on the waterfront at Half Moon Bay Marina. We had Mussaman Curry and a fried snapper dish. The mains for lunch are affordable between $12.50 to $16 for the fish dishes. The food was fantastic. The curry was extremely rich (might be a bit rich for some people though). I forgot to prompt the. Regards spiciness so all the food was very mild. Next time I'll spice it up and see how we go.
Been here once ages ago, and this time come with few mates for dinner. They are full house, even though they are so busy, the food did not disappoint any of us, still remain good standard. The great service just icing on the cake for awesome dinner night. Great job Marina Thai!!
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Yummy Thai food, with great portions too (I'm all about the portions)! The man who is always there, and I think is managing it, is very friendly and lovely. He anticipates what we ask for way in advance and makes the whole experience lovely. I've been to Marina Thai a few times now as it's just down the road from where I live and I've been very happy with my food. The rating I'm giving is based on their lunch prices however. For me, lunch time is the best time to come here because their food is reasonably priced and you get a great view of the marina along with it! This time around, we ordered the prawn pad thai and their red curry. Delicious. The guy sensed that we were struggling to pick which meat to go in the curry and suggested to why not have it all! So we had a mix of chicken and beef, had the best of both worlds. Their pad thai is great and they give you heaps of prawn with it too. Another dish I recommend is their massaman curry and the red curry but with the duck and fruits :)
A warm and friendly environment to dine in! We came here as a group and although the prices were a little expensive, the food was extremely satisfying and flavourful. I had the Massaman Chicken Curry and it was delicious! I loved it! We had deep fried ice cream and coconut ice cream for dessert. The deep fried ice cream was average but the coconut one was really nice and I would highly recommend it to anyone dining there! Overall, an excellent dining experience!
Although small these guys do great food. The chicken satay starter is amazing, one of the best peanut sauces I've had, and the seafood green curry to die for. This is my regular Thai restaurant. Always great food and good value. You don't walk away hungry but you know you'll be coming back soon.
We decided to try eating here for lunch, we were greeted a wonderful view of the marina. When we arrived at the place, we greeted by one of the staff and were guided to our table.
We ordered Chicken Satay, Tom yum with king prawn, med ma muang, pineapple fried rice. Good thing we asked the staff about the size of the dish, as the fried rice is good enough for two. The soup is not that spicy which is what I like and the food was tasteful. I tried to take pictures but when the fried rice came, I just took a portion and forgot about the photo. My daughter loved the lychee juice.
Overall I would say we had a full stomach and enjoyed the food and the service. We will definitely come back.
Have been here three times in the last few months. This place is always busy - and with good reason, food is excellent and service cannot be faulted.
Highly recommended. Order the Massaman curry and/or any of the duck dishes, you will be in for a treat.
Unbelievable Experience. Service was second to none, quick friendly and very hospitable. Fantastic value for money without compromising on portion size or quality. I had the Lambshank which fell off the bone. I feel like this would be one of the best Thai restaurants I have been to.
Fantastic, friendly service and really tasty food. Had the vegetarian spring rolls to start, delicious and crispy, followed by vegetarian green curry. So much flavour, generous portion, very impressed. Slightly overpriced but will be back!
A bit overpriced but great food! I would come again for a nice dinner gathering. They have lots of choices and curry was very nice. The pork ribs were an absolute killer, real nice. I loved their drinks, some sorta blended juice and well presented. The atmosphere was very nice and quiet. I really enjoyed it
Came here 2 weeks ago. They were quite busy and we were lucky to get a table.
We ordered 4 dishes. Massamam lamb shank, chicken cashew nut, red duck curry and a prawn curry.
It was really delicious, everything was cooked perfectly and was full of flavour. No skimping on flavour here. My least favourite dish was the Massamam lamb shank, I generally don't enjoy lamb as much in thai curries as I do beef, I found it a little bit too rich for me but every one else at the table enjoyed it.
Amazing views and atmosphere. Has a great menu which has a great range of delicious authentic dishes. The hardest thing is to choose What to get as its all so wonderful!!!The service and staff are first class, being friendly , professional and welcoming.Fantastic restaurant experience!Well done!!!!
Fantastic food and is our go to take-out option. Especially love the Massaman curry lamb shanks. Service is always excellent, and food is always consistently great. Have not eaten-in yet so cannot comment on the dine-in service or restaurant atmosphere.
Tried out this place after some positive reviews and I wasn't disappointed with the mains. The Lamb Shanks was worth the long drive from across the town. I also had Fried Rice with Crab meat and Chicken with Cashew nuts. Be warned - Thai Hot really means it, the lamb shank was full of red chillies (which was perfect on a cold winter night). Service was not bad, the place was full when we went, but we were served in a timely manner. My only disappointment was the appetizers. The Moo Ping (Grilled tender pork marinated with Thai herbs on skewer) were undercooked and flavorless, it looked nothing like the pictures, while the Goong Hom Pha (prawn wrappers) and Chicken Tulip were nothing to write home about. I'd would definitely go there again (but will skip the appetizers).
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I visited Marina Thai a few weeks ago with my family, and thought that it was one of the better Thai restaurants that I've eaten at in Auckland. The restaurant itself is a very relaxing place to eat - sunny, airy, spacious and overlooking Half Moon Bay. The service was quick and friendly, and the food arrived quite fast. There are a large number of options here, so it can be difficult to make a decision! I ended up choosing the goong sauce ma kham, and it was one of the best Thai dishes that I've had in a long time (and I eat a LOT of Thai food). The king prawns were very well-cooked and seasoned, and the sauce used was delicious. The food was also presented very well, which is uncommon at most Thai restaurants here. For desert, I ordered an affogato. The coffee itself was good, but there was a lot of plain cream on the top, and very little ice-cream as I had been expecting. Still, it was a good end to a wonderful meal. I consider this to be one of the best places to eat in the Bucklands Beach area, and will be returning often!
Update: I visited the restaurant once again about two weeks ago, this time for dinner. It was a dinner that I enjoyed enough to warrant bringing the rating up to a 4.5. I started my meal with a lychee juice, which was fresh and delicious. For our mains, we ordered the massaman lamb shank, the chicken red curry and the seafood pad char. In short, everything was delicious, but the massaman stood out in particular for me - the lamb was beautifully cooked, and the curry was lovely. For desert, I ordered a thapthim krop. This is one of my favourite Thai desserts, and I thought it was quite nice - a little more ice would have been welcome, as it never got quite as cold as I like, but definitely enjoyable nonetheless. Throughout dinner, the staff were very friendly, and service was fast and efficient. This visit has reaffirmed my belief that this is one of the best Thai restaurants in Auckland, and I'm glad that I live nearby!
Amazing food
Very good service
Quality is always the same no matter how busy it is
Reasonable prices
Been going there for the last 2 years at least once a month
I would say best Thai food in Auckland so far
I eat here regularly and am never disappointed. The portions are large and for the most part the staff are friendly and service is efficient. Even on very busy nights the meals are served promptly and I have never had any mistakes made.
The outlook over Half Moon Bay Marina is unique and adds to the pleasurable dining experience.
I will definitely return and recommend to others.
Booked in for dinner after our wedding on Easter Friday this year. The service and food was amazing!!! $36 for a set menu which included an entrée, 5 different mains and dessert. We all loved it soooo much. I think we might have to come back for our first wedding anniversary! Thanks so much :)
Fantastic friendly service, and tasty reasonably priced food. A perfect location for lunch or dinner. For dinner it pays to book as it very popular. I have never had a bad meal with the ingredients fresh and perfectly presented, dined 20+ times
Great service! Food was very nice , I had the seafood green curry and my wife had prawn pad thai as well as entrees. Service was fast and friendly, will definitely be coming back .
My family and I have always had a good experience (both service and food) with Marina Thai, yet today I really feel as though I should write a review. I am currently 8 months pregnant with gestational diabetes, which really limits the kind of food that I can eat out in restaurants. The staff at Marina Thai truly went out of their way tonight to accommodate my dietary needs and through communicating with me, they produced a really tasty black pepper beef with a few changes here and there. It was so nice to be able to enjoy a meal out, and their efforts were so appreciated. I had the best meal that I've had in a LONG time. Thank you so much Marina Thai, you really made my night and I'm so glad that you're our local!
7.2.2014.
Absolutely the best Thai Restaurant we have visited. In fact
we come here at least once a week, and sometimes twice.
Ambience, food and staff superb. A pleasure to come here
and enjoy sitting outside relaxing, and enjoying the food,
and can thoroughly recommend their desserts too!!
A big "thanks" to all the staff.
-Smith D.&J.-
14 of us had lunch there yesterday. We were able to choose from the dinner menu which was great. Overall, the meals were great and service was very good as well. Lovely views and good atmosphere.
We live locally and eat here quite often and have found the food very good in a great location with a view over the marina. The food can be ordered to suit your palate if you like spicy or very very spicy. We generally have pretty good service and have not had to wait very long even when they are busy. IMO the servings are a good size and we have always been served with a smile.
We bring friends, come with just the two of us or larger groups as well. Just made a booking again for tomorrow evening.
Visited this place after looking at the menu over the weekend. My husband and I took a couple of our closest friends who were visiting from the UK.
The service was good and very fast. We all had a main and they were all very good (maybe even the best Thai we have had). I don't normally like Thai food but i very happy we went and gave it a shot! Its also very friendly on your wallet :)
We all had a great night at Marina Thai and will be back again very soon with the kids and will be recommending it to all our friends and family.
One of the best Thai Restaurants I have been to, overlooking the water we had the duck curry (divine) and the sizzling beef both beautiful. Will definitely be back.
We went here for lunch & I give 4 stars for the food as it was delicious, but we had a few issues with a mix up with entrees & rather a long wait. Lovely setting & good pricing.
A very busy and popular place even early in the week. So the signs where good.
It turned out to be one of the best Thai meals that I have had in a long time. Being right on the waterfront I am sure helps but both the service and food were top notch.
The Chicken with Tom Kha Sauce was something different and worth a try along with the Massaman Lamb Shank.
Heaps of parking and worth a trip out to Half Moon Bay.
Lovely Thai food and a beautiful sea view, Marina Thai is such a great place to eat.
It's pretty easy to find food that's vegetarian friendly here, but that goes for a lot of Thai restaurants.
It's clean, well presented and has an elegant feel that can sometimes be hard to find in Asian restaurants. The food here is nice, big portions and there are lots of options. You will leave with a full belly and a smile.
Half moon bay has, for years, been one of my favourite places in Auckland, I just love the view, and Thai food is also one of my faves.
I suggest that if you like nice views and tasty Thai food, you should try this place.
Food was fantastic, good range of choices in the menu, starters, mains and desserts. Highly recommend the Chicken Satay skewer mains and Deep Fried Ice Cream dessert.
Staff regularly checked on you so you never feel unattended or missing something.
Outdoor seating was really enjoyable especially in Spring, nice and warm arranged in a way where the wind breaks. View is otherwise obstructed by overgrown plants and vehicles.
Five of us arrived at 7.30pm on Wed 28/6. Nice welcome and outdoor table had good overhead heating in chilly weather. We all enjoyed our choices of red curry, seafood on fried rice and chicken with cashew nuts and rice. Attractively situated but too dark for a view.
When it comes to Thai food I have a certain standard.
Sorry folks, but I am not a fan of kiwi style Asian food. I run after authenticity and that's the ultimate factor.
This is a good place to enjoy a meal time with family and friends. With incredible sea view and outdoor seating.
This is definitely a good choice for non-spicy food lovers yet still looking for some exotic experiences.
But, this is not for me.
It's too sweet, barely can taste any spiciness.
Ms_Eternal _Traveller.
+4
Yum
We were a little nervous given the recent reviews.
Food was delicious, well priced and we had lovely covered seating.
Would recommend more staff as the two they had serving were run off their feet and taking ages to clean up tables after people left - leading to new customers having to wait a while for a table due to the non clean one not being available.
Authentic tasting Thai Restaurant in Half Moon Bay Marina. The restaurant faces the water with a lookout over the Marina. Best to book ahead, as it can get busy even on weekdays. The curries were lovely, especially the lamb shank which I've not had before at other Thai Restaurants. Ask for the Kid's Menu, if you need it
First time trying this place. Saw that they had the Thai fried snapper which is one of my favourite Thai dish so we gave it a try. We also ordered pineapple fried rice. The snapper was different to what I normally have since this was just fillet and not the whole fish snapper. Taste is not bad, but since our standard for this dish is very high, this was not amongst the best ones. The pineapple fried rice was not bad also, strong in tumeric flavour, not enough pineapple but still tasted good. Good portion size and good price. Will come to try their curry next time. Service here is not bad, the person who served us although she was rude, it was very efficient. So if you are looking for fast and efficient service and have a good EQ then this is good place to be.
Was really good - compared to other Thai places the service was excellent by all 3 people we dealt with.
The food is also very good - especially the fried ice cream!
Nice Thai place. Booking essential. Last order is at 9:00. You can stay till 10. We ordered tulip chicken which was chicken wings shaped like lollipops and deep fried, deep fried tofu and Tom yum soup for starter. The masaman curry and Panag snapper was good quantity for main. Deep fried icecream was good but a bit doughy.
Went here for the first time for lunch this weekend and everything was perfect! The food and drinks were great, the atmosphere was nice, the waiters were so kind and friendly, and on top of that I asked for a cake with candle on it and you guys went above and beyond and made the dessert look so amazing (it also tasted great too!). Thank you for your wonderful service, we will definitely be back!
5 Stars Deluxe!
Service, location, value-for-money perfect!
The Curry as well as the starters were one-of-a-kind.
Best Thai food I‘ve had since years.
Staff are friendly and the service is good. Very close to the bus stop and ferry. Duck Curry and pad thai are my favourites. Thai tea is nothing special and the dessert menu is small but similar range around Auckland. The lunch special menu is quite reasonably priced. One of the better Thai places out East, very consistent with quality.
Also available via Uber eats but there is a mark up.
Very nice ambience, nice decor. Staff is very professional and sweet. Covid protocols were followed well. Our food was yummy, dessert was the highlight 👌.
Had the pleasure to have a wonderful meal in this nice Thai restaurant inside the marina. Food is amazing for those spicy lovers. We had beef salad and some chicken, well marinated and delicious. It was partial sunny day and the harbor view was astonishing. Inside is nicely decorated and cozy. Worth coming!
Foods so yummy here. Reasonable prices. Clean tidy place. The only thing I didnt like was unfriendly staff. Otherwise everything is fine. Great place for a restaurant ocean views. Love it.
Came here on a nice evening. The outdoor seating here is great with the view of the marina. A very relaxing and calm atmosphere allows you to enjoy your food. The quality of food is quite good, as most Thai food is and it came out quickly. Prices, especially given the view are quite reasonable. I will definitely be returning here.
I really enjoyed eating at Marina Thai. Staff were nice. Food was amazing, and waiting time was very short. Staff were very friendly and the view and atmosphere was fantastic. Prices were fair. Highly recommended!
A very good Thai restaurant, I think may be some kind of material cannot easily found in nz, the taste a bit different from the original Thai food.
Iced lemon tea is delicious. Tea is Thai tea？ Very wonderful taste, love it! Thai milk tea is also fabulous! The food is very good. Really enjoy here
My first time here, i normally go to the Grange but it was too busy so we decided to come here and I'm surprised myself that i have not been here sooner as the food we got was really good and it come out quick too and good value for money. We we're served by a lovely lady and I'll definitely will be back.
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