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Sen Vietnamese Kitchen & Bar
Sen Vietnamese Kitchen & Bar
87/100 (1491 ratings)
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"Very friendly and accommodating staff, great food. We will be back for sure!..."
Ben Crighton
"Excellent food and friendly service. Cant believe i have not been back in a few years. Will definitely make it a regular place!..."
TonyF3
"Food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. A little bit on the pricey side and quite difficult to park on the weekend. But definitely will..."
Nnochi
"WHY? I personally love Vietnamese food because of its simple yet complex flavours. The tangy lemons, fish sauce & coriander is a favourite for me. I..."
Cranberrycrackers
"Nice and cosy restaurant. Good food quality. Recommend to come on weekdays as weekends can be very..."
Gabriel Kung
"When I think of banh mi, I think of Sen.Fresh bread, deliciously fragrant lemongrass chicken. I haven't come across a better banh mi yet...."
Andi Jandal
"Ordered the spring rolls and squid for entrees.spring rolls were amazing the sauce ThT came with it could have been a little more flavourful but the..."
#fatlyfe
"This place is amazing - mezzanine seating, perfect food and excellent service We stumbled across this place and we’ll definitely return if..."
Sarah Senior
"Great and friendly staff, amazing place fast food and sooooo tasty and the presentation mouth..."
Brad Vidovich
"First time trying pho in Mt Eden. The area was divided into two separate areas which was quite unique. The service was amazing with the owners..."
Renie
"I was craving for beef pho for lunch and have fortunately discovered this little gem in Mt Eden.Despite the rough look on the outer, inside..."
Lucy
"I come here quite often with friends and family. Buncha is my all time fav and ive never had it better anywhere else in auckland. Mango salad is also..."
Courtney Shalls
"Sen is definitely a hidden gem that I only found out about because my boyfriend wanted Vietnamese and I searched on Zomato for the right restaurant..."
Sharon Louie
"Nice meal...."
Jonathan So
"Came here for a family dinner. Everyone loved the food. Bit slow on the service hence the 4 stars. Otherwise great menu lots of tasty food and some..."
Lauren
"I really like the atmosphere of Sen.The food is delicious and well priced.We shared the chargrilled chicken, which had a lovely satay..."
Shell
"A really nice place with good ambience and tasty food! Would highly recommend the beef pho and the summer rolls, which were both really..."
Asianfoodie
"Had the Sichuan lamb with paprika, caramelized pork belly, char grilled chicken with peanut sauce, beef cheek curry for mains, fried squid entree,..."
Persian Foodie
"I’ve been here serveral times and absolutely worthwhile.I am fond of its Pho and bun cha which are very authentic as the same as I had in..."
Carina Leung
"Suggested for a group gathering dinner here. Their food quality and service never fails. We literally tried out almost everything from the menu. I..."
Aurora Lim
"I knew already their cafe at Mt. Eden and finally made it to their vietnamese restaurant. I‘m sure I will come back as the food was awesome. We had..."
Evilmaikel
"I went here last night with family and couldn’t fault anything. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere and service was great...."
Christy
"Beautiful venue with equally beautiful food. Such great value for money too. Pork belly was rated #1 by the whole table. Everything else though was..."
Nicola
"Kid-friendly restaurant. Food is good and service is relatively fast except for the chargrilled chicken which took awhile to be served. Highly..."
Cheekycc
"Great menu with so many goodies to choose from! The staff are great and they make awesome coffee too! This is one of our favorite restaurants we have..."
Siobhan Vusoniwailala
"Great atmosphere and decor. If you come here, make sure to get a seat upstairs! Reasonable prices and great tasting. The cheek dish is 👌 but be..."
J Eats
"We went there for a family lunch, ordered bun cha, pho, fish, and ban xeo. Everything was so delicious and quite authentic (a bit sweet taste than..."
Eat It
"All my friends and family love here. Pretty cool Vietnamese cafe with fashion decor and delicious food. Owner is really nice and friendly. If you..."
LuNa The TuNa
"Love this place. The food is delicious. Check out the prawns with passionfruit. I was a bit sceptical as that is not my type of mix...I was wrong. It..."
Swanangel
"Super awesome atmosphere. A place you would take family and friends. Wicked good menu, lots of variety. Backed up by being super delish. We went on..."
Dael Mckimmie
"We went for Valentines’s day. Although very busy and we had to wait for the food, very understandable for the conditions. The food was amazing. We..."
Boty
"Whenever I want to have authentic vietnamese food, I'll come here! Food are delicious and same goes for service. Recommend for those who love..."
Selene Nguyen 🌸
"Nice food portion for sharing and tasting different food.The lady who served us was very niceBooking essential as it was fully booked the..."
Dummer Dum
"Amazing vegetarian food - crispy tofu is probably the best I’ve ever had! We hadn’t booked but were given a great table upstairs overlooking the..."
Julia Louise
"I’ve tried multiples Vietnamese restaurants in Auckland but so far Sen has brought me the most satisfying experience. I had a staff party at Sen..."
Quinn Mai
"Did a last min booking on a Wednesday night and still managed to get a nice table upstairs. We ordered indivual dishes which are definitely..."
Riddhi
"Sen for late work dinner - i ordered caramelized pork belly which is the portion is quite big for me, the belly is nice and delicious. The duck..."
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"Not really into fusion food but this place is alright! Friendly staff, good presentation of food but most importantly taste a lot better than i..."
Albert Fu
"Love Sen, especially the seating areas upstairs. It’s the perfect place for a first date, dinner with friends or for a group gathering) if you can..."
Joshua Taylor
"I really love the environment here.  Our group didn't share food so I can mainly comment on my food.  I had the duck salad as an entree and it was..."
Food And People
"There are a heap of Vietnamese cuisine in Auckland, but this restaurant ticks all the boxes.The ambience is set with dim lights and wooden..."
Hungus Girl
"Just been here for dinner. It was very nice, I am very impressed a bout it. All the food is very tasty, love the slow cook pork belly and mango..."
Tiffany
"This place is a little gem. Interior design is gorgeous as the outside looking in seems old & dated. We booked a table for 2 & were given the option..."
GillaGombo
"I’m disappointed that we took so long to get Sen! I knew from the photos online that it was going to be a pretty special dinner & I guessed right...."
Vitale Eti
"Loved it ! Had the spring rolls here, banh bao kep thit and crab meat with rice vermicelli noodles and dried mushrooms. They were all fantastic ! I..."
Nivsha Amin
"After driving past this place for basically years I finally went in for a work lunch and was so impressed.Super delicious Vietnamese food..."
S&G Take Auckland
"Came here on a Tuesday night with 6 people urging to try some Vietnamese. When we came in, we waited around 10mins just for someone to greet us and..."
Jason Zhang
"This is a nice vietnamese place. Staffs are friendly, food is yum, nice decoration too. Would come back when we are in town. Quite a busy place..."
Wendy
"Wonderful dinner with family. we had the beef cheek and fried vermicelli noodles. beef was really tender and we both enjoyed it very much. the..."
FlyingMonkey
"We came to this restaurant countless times. We like Vietnamese food. My favourite one is deep fried tofu with duck egg yolk and papaya salad. We..."
Jewel
"Lovely setting in the cac building. The straw lights and ambience are  wonderful.  Entrees we had a selection and they were well received. Two of..."
TheGoodKiwi Nz
"I have been invited here for a dinner with friends. I would give 4/5 for the decoration and location. Great Viet style atmosphere. The spring rolls..."
Bella Luv Food
"Very amenable to our requests, the manager explained the difference between North & South Vietnamese serving styles, and facilitated the conversion..."
Liz Bradley
"I've been here for almost year and always looking for a vietnamese authentic restaurant in Auckland. Come here for the first and surely come back..."
Pham Tuan Anh
"We ordered fried spring rolls, salted egg yolk calamari, pork belly and pho for lunch. Oh dear they are all so yum! We sat outside and nice cool..."
MrsSelwyn
"Was an escape dinner out with my 2nd half. The place is great. Warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Upstairs is probably the best location for dining...."
Al Kumar
"A characteristic building with modern asian fusion design. It says Vietnamese restaurant and it's actually mix with some other Asian meals in the..."
CocoOnFire
"Great place for a authentic Vietnamese meal. I was told about this restaurant by my sister. Interior fit out is very nice but and the staff are..."
Abdul Wahid Awan
"My friends and I came here on a Wednesday for dinner. We felt very welcome and were seated immediately. Staff are friendly and quite helpful. Love..."
Linh 💛
"Went with family for a birthday and the service was excellent, the waitress looking after was really accommodating and helpful, she was like a long..."
Jeffie
"Our meal at Sen was alright, although I've definitely had better Vietnamese in Auckland. It was on father's day, a day which they are not usually..."
Petra Pearce
"Delicious food and lovely dining place. I was very impressed with the bowl of Pho, the broth was so so good and authentic(my opinion)😝 that really..."
Mr & Mrs Krämer
"This was our first experience and we will be back.The venue has been tastefully remodelled since the previous owners.The service was..."
Deborah Ruth Thompson
"Really enjoyed my dinner tonight at Sen. Such a beautiful restaurant and ambience, lots of space and food came quickly and was absolutely delicious..."
Chuchueats
"Went in for a quick lunch and ordered the Vietnamese Ham banh mi and the clay pot caramelized pork belly. Service was quick as we went late..."
C & J
"I loved the ambience, and low light setting. Felt very relaxing and welcoming. The mango salad was a tad too sweet for my liking as I was expecting..."
Elnaz Gor
"Excuse my language but this place is bloody good!Nice place to sip on coffee or beer and smack talk the afternoon away with your mates.Nice..."
Darren Big Belly
"I've ordered my food from here a couple of times through ubereats!. Very delicious Vietnamese food, I really enjoyed their summer rolls and noodle..."
Brave Eat
"Gorgeous food, super fresh ingredients, delecious and creative. Great cocktails. Such a gorgeous resturant. Lovely for an intimate dinner..."
Oones Connor
"I've been meaning to add my review for Sen but I can't find my pictures now! Our booking was for lunch for a group of 15...."
Lemonslimesoranges
"Went in and tried it out for lunch yesterday. Place was very cool and we loved the decor and atmosphere. Food was delicious too. Lots of fresh..."
Alex Truscott
"Came over here with a friend. The place had such a wonderful atmosphere. Food was actually quite reasonably priced. Presentation of the food was..."
Leonardo Law
"I went out for dinner with friends and one recommended Sen.  I am very glad she did.  We shared a variety of dishes which I was most impressed..."
Gus
"Lovely character and simple tasty food. Service was pleasant. The mango cocktails here are fantastic too! It seems like very authentic Vietnamese..."
Chris Turner
"Really good, fresh food and generous size meals. I had the summer rolls followed by lemongrass chicken. The rolls were very good while the chicken..."
Erin Jay
"This place is amazing!! Beautiful intimate setting. Under a soft light, marble like tables, beautiful plates having your delicious food. Food was..."
Natasha Banerjee
"Food was amazing- well balanced and delicious! The chicken curry was a stunner, so was the shaking beef and caramelized pork belly; with ample space..."
Apple Tate
"This place bursts with freshness, food was soooo good. We ordered the prawn and chicken summer rolls and the lemongrass skewers to start with- yumm...."
Sheeks
"Very cosy ambience, especially as were seated upstairs. We ordered spring rolls-massive entree, to share among 3-4. Also had squid with salted egg..."
Tet
"Visited Sen today with my family for my birthday dinner and I was overjoyed to get a reservation last minute. Our waitress was super friendly and..."
Jenny Da
"The owner looks like a Vietnamese Gangster. The most friendliest gangster you will ever meet. One that talks about property prices, takes care of..."
Tony Ma
"Since Husk lunches began, the Huskies have somewhat become self-appointed Vietnamese cuisine critics, having tasted offerings from many of the top..."
Husk Creative
"Yay!! This places was amazing. I went here a week ago for a birthday celebration for twins that I know. The ambience was just 🙌🏻! The..."
Rachel Choy
"I don't know how biased I'm being here because I'm a sucker for some ambience, but this place is one of my favourites in Auckland I have to say...."
Rhegan Smith
"Great little fusion restaurant tucked away in Mt Eden. Great service and atmosphere with two level dining. The food was great, filled with fresh..."
J.T547
"I love this place! I love the decor, the service and most importantly i love the food! I have been to sen a few times and tried quite a few things on..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"We went there for lunch on a Saturday. We were able to get a table without any booking which was great as we decided at the very last minute. Right..."
Trần Tuyết Duyên
"My bf and I decided on some viet food last minute on a saturday. Sen is spacious and have heaps of seats so we were able to walk with a table..."
Joanne Chiang
"Ordered their sen's starter plate, pork buncha, chicken rice noodles and their pho when we came here last night. Everything was so delicious,..."
Kenzi Yee
"I explored this place out of no where. Located towards the end of Mt eden village right behind the domain.I was quite elated with the find..."
Arpita Mandal
"The old bluestone building they are in is now Sen Vietnamese just had the beef pho there and broth very nice n  hearty for a cold day, a bit on the..."
Diner8Here
"Sen has a great atmosphere with friendly staff plenty of on street parking, we had a set menu for 13 people, great variety of dishes and all felt..."
Bill Smale
"I love this place. The squid is the best squid I've ever had. Everything else is pretty good to, mango salad = deliciousness. Well worth trying out...."
Wendy Oswald
"This place has a really nice vibe and ambiance  going on.  It's dark, it's moody and just a little bit romantic.  We'd been across the road at..."
Kieran
"Good food, great cosy atmosphere for a relaxing dinner with friends on a week night. The mango salad and bun chà was our favourite. Only small..."
RunningForCake
"I came here for my dad's birthday. He has recently come back from Vietnam and we had a very nice dinner. Our waitress was very abrupt and had a..."
Katrina Dodge
"Lovely restaurant with a nice casual atmosphere. Loved the cosy booth upstairs. We ordered spring rolls and summer rolls to start with. Fresh and..."
Sarah Fandoux-Roussel
"Beautifully decorated restaurant. We went for a Saturday lunch and ordered a variety of dishes. I loved the Vietnamese baguette with chicken ans..."
Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno
"At first we were upset about the demise of C.A.C, it was where we had our first date lucky we are stubborn and were determined to visit out of..."
Mrspotandmrlid
"Phenomenal Vietnamese. Fresh produce and elegantly served and put together. Really happy with the meal. Had summer rolls and a mango salad, also..."
Papakento
"The food was BRILLIANT. The pork belly was amazing but could have been a tiny bit warmer. Staff very very friendly. Would be great if they did a..."
William Towle
"Love the ambiance of the place. Def a nice place to do a quite catch up with a few mates. The food was good on some aspect and some not so great. Had..."
Ethan Liaw
"Have been treated to Sen for dinner before - but went to lunch today. DELICIOUS! They have a special lunch menu in which everything sound great. Our..."
Graeme Frost
"Xin Chao - Welcome to a slice of Vietnam.Located in the once infamous bar CAC - Mount Eden.Recently coming back from Vietnam I was..."
House Of Eats
"Came here for my birthday with a small group, okay first of all the food is amazing. The deep fried squid and shaking beef are a must try. And the..."
Ciara
"Went there for Sunday lunch. My partner and I were quite satisfied as we left, fared a little on the expensive side for the amount of pho we ordered..."
Amanda Teo
"After visiting Sen it's easy to see why this place is rated 4+. The restaurants decor is pretty simple but well done. It has really nice ambience and..."
HJ
"The atmosphere of this place is so warm and welcoming, the staff really do make you feel welcome.As for the food the clay pot caramelized pork..."
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"Let me start by saying that I could live on the mango salad from Sen. The food is so fresh and yummy there and the service is really welcoming and..."
Thought For Food
"It doesn't look like a traditional Vietnamese restaurant when u walk into it, it looks like a kiwi or European style restaurant-Although they hang..."
Flora
"What a cool restaurant in Mt Eden!!! It's quite a big restaurant with 2 floors, and has a very modern look & feel. The food was amazing. My..."
Misty
"There are so many Vietnamese restaurants serving NZ but only very few of them actually offer authentic style food. We have been trying loads of..."
R & A
" Food was fine, nice flavours, very mild overall in flavour. Shaking beef was ok, but didn't melt in my mouth. Nothing to rave about, nothing..."
Wanderlust
"Fusion Vietnamese food is a hotly contested market here in Auckland, with notable restaurants like Cafe Hanoi and Le Vietnamese already having a..."
Aucklandholic
"Came here with friend on Thursday night, absolutely amazing experience.The service was very friendly, fast and professional. A guy served..."
Tanz
"Absolutely one of the best Vetnamise places I have ever been too. The customer service is excellent, they really know their food. The food was..."
Karen
"I had the poached chicken salad which was fresh and tasty, my friend had the fish which looked even better. Great atmosphere and easy location for..."
Emma
"Had come here off the back of a friend's recommendation and some seriously good reviews. The star of the night was by far the clay pot pork belly...."
Featured Eats
"We came here with the recommendation from my friend who said their mango salad was amazing. Unfortunately it was sold out. We..."
Aniva Huang
"The spring rolls and savoury pancakes were crisp and very tasty followed by chicken curry and shaking beef, both excellent. We finished our meal with..."
Anne Rickett
"Had a beautiful meal here, great service and awesome location. Summer rolls were delicious as was the thick dip that went with it - other Vietnamese..."
Emily Reeves
"We never write reviews but this place was exceptional. We were looking for somewhere new to try on the way to a gig at the..."
David Poole
"Just went for dinner. So good!!! Fresh and full of flavour. Will be returning soon to try everything we didn't order tonight. Both the mango..."
Laura Handley
"Lunch on a Friday suddenly became effortless and cool.Noticing that the CAC Eatery had 'morphed' into a Vietnamese restaurant, my taste buds started..."
WinaJ
"The restaurant catered well to us on a Tuesday night. From the outside its a bit deceiving, the restaurant is much bigger than it looks from the..."
The One With A Nut Allergy...
"I recently travelled to Vietnam and tasted the great food over there. To be honest I was quite disappointes with the vietnamese restaurants offers in..."
Foodie Auckland
"Went to Sen last Friday for lunch. Best Vietnamese restaurant I've been to. We had beef mango salad, market fish and lemon grass chicken salad...."
Sarah
"As per usual, beautiful meal and a great environment, I recommend Sen very much. Everything about this place is superb, great service and great..."
Racmac
"My now favourite Vietnamese place to dine in. Great location with easy road parking. Food is very delicious and full of flavour! Great range to..."
Dl Pwat
"Finally a great lunch and dinner venue close to work. Great flavours and fresh ingredients. Will be back again for sure. Great range of tap beers..."
Peter
"A wonderful restaurant where, for the first time in my group of 15 friends, we all left happy with the food, service, and restaurant atmosphere. 100%..."
William W. Perez Rivero
"Lovely quiet place to have lunch with delicious food. I got the combination lunch set with a crispy pork bahn mi and a fresh spring roll and they..."
Jean-luc Lawlor
"Everything is great from service to food but the round table and the fixed seats is a little uncomfortable. Overall it still a great place to eat and..."
Yusoff Kamal
"Worth your money and price is pretty good. Ordered for Takeaway and it tasted as good as it does when you dine in. I’ve dined in this place a very..."
Nita.
"We work within walking distance so had a leaving lunch here. We did pre-book since we had a fairly large table. It did look like they had an upper..."
Benedict Uy
"Have been to Sen 3 times in the last month for lunch and dinner, with a small.and large group. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service each..."
Delanie Nepia
"In all the times we have been to Mount Eden for work, how have we not discovered this little neighbourhood gem? So good we went two nights in a row?..."
Linda Robson
"This was a nice place to stop in before going to the Project. The food and prices were pretty good. Great service..."
Jessica Ureste (Jess)
"I think this is now our go to for Authentic vietnamese restaurant. Great service, very friendly and always caters to the needs of my family. The food..."
Odyssey L
"Nice Vietnamese restaurant located in central Auckland. Came here for lunch and loved the atmosphere so much. Compared to most other Vietnamese..."
PP CC
"Not your usual Vietnamese restaurant. With rustic and industrial decor, this place is simply cool, a perfect place to hang out with friends for a..."
Jerry Wong
"It is such a good and peaceful environment to have dinner. I loved the food. It is good to come back..."
leydi peña
"Sen is a really great place for a date night. All their cocktails were delicious, I would recommend the mango one and the espresso one. We got a..."
Aida Harris
"Pho is always a delight. The desserts are yum too (try the pandan dessert) Thank you chefs..."
Joseph Kim
"I visited the place with my school mates. Overall, this restaurant provides excellent quality of foods & services. All staff are friendly, the..."
Rumi Regina
"I often come here. They have good food, fresh, rich taste, good service. Don't miss the drink menu that is worth a try. The restaurant has a unique..."
Chloe Dang
"The restaurant exudes a fantastic atmosphere that we thoroughly enjoyed. The pho, in particular, was outstanding and left a lasting impression on..."
Vivi Wang
"Came here for quick lunch, three of us so seating on the wrong side of the restaurant where there is less decorations (next to the kitchen). Dishes..."
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Peiqi Li
"Love their Vietnamese pho! The staffs were very polite and helpful. We’ll definitely go back to this..."
Wee.love.jello
"Delicious food and the Banh Mi is the best I've ever..."
Je'maine Booth
"Came here for a Sunday lunch. Ordered beef pho for myself and seafood laksa for hubby. Both soups came in huge bowls and were delicious!! Pho in..."
Igor Biryukov
"Delicious food, however portions were rather small for the price. I used zomato gold though and it was perfect! Loved the bun cha and stir fried..."
A Foodie
"Loved loved loved this place. Food was great. Portions just right. Staff..."
Agatha
"I love vietnamese food and Parkside didnt disappoint me. Great food. Great service! Child friendly cafe. Keep it up!..."
Jo Ch
"Always great as usual. Ordered the spicy laksa and rice noodle soup. Yummy!!! A bit busy for a Wednesday lunch but our food came fairly fast. My..."
Luke Luo
"We came here thanks to Zomato Gold...."
Ming_Angela Y
"We found this place on Zomato gold, which was in the middle of nowhere, but the interior and concept was pretty good. The manager who..."
Jonathan Chau
"On a wet, cold Sat night we were the only table occupied in this great restaurant. ‘Tho plenty of Uber Eats going out the door! We will be back,..."
Yoda
"Food was delicious and wholesome. The food was packed with flavour. I would be back for the beef salad as the sauce was good. This is a fusion..."
Sophie Wang
"Really pleasant cafe in Mt Albert with plenty of parking nearby. They offer a diverse menu and have some delicious scrambled eggs (the spicy one is..."
Jay
"Highly recommended! The beef salad is very yummy and full of flavor. The beef pho is nice too. The beef is tender and the soup has some special taste..."
LisaH
"Went for dinner. This is an excellent vietnamese restaurant with modern dishes and some fusion twists. Food was excellent as was service. It's a nice..."
Vijay Prema
"Love the pho! The flavour of the clear soup! It’s one of the best pho we had in Auckland. It’s good food especially for winter! Boyfriend had the..."
Giraffe
"Can’t really fault anything aside from the portion sizing but definitely not a major. I think a little bit more rice would be good because the rice..."
Nicole Choy
"One of the few places around my place that does Zomato Gold for food, Parkside is a Vietnamese cafe fusion. Coming in it resembles your typical..."
Medium_Rare
"23/06 Second time here! Still pretty good- nice traditional Vietnamese flavours, despite the unconventional setting. Service was good. Price was a..."
Ellie Siu
"Came for breakfast using Zomato gold. Was very busy and a lack of service - our table had dirty dishes that remained until I had to ask someone to..."
Happy Eater
"Had the seafood laksa and chargrilled chicken open sandwich with aioli, generous pieces of avocado, salad & tomato. Really nice iced mocha, not too..."
Persian Foodie
"It was amazing! I loved their food.Portion was a little bit small than I expected.I would like to go for dinner.So nice pho!!! I think..."
Jhye21
"Very easy to book and locate. Beautiful ambience with friendly staff. Best thing they have full knowledge of Zomato gold. Food was amazing. Price..."
Vinny
"Enjoyed a lovely meal with Mother in law today.Food was delicious. Lots of flavor and good size portions.Definitely recommend.Eggs..."
Kendahlwhitleysua
"Authentic Vietnamese restaurant😍The pho was quite smaller than I expected.Really really small size. I was surprised.But the taste..."
Jenfoodie
"Great friendly and attentive staff. Nice cosy cafe, we had the breakfast menu. The corn fritters were delicious with perfect poached eggs, I will go..."
Katie McKinney
"Visited Parkside on a busy Sunday for lunch. We ordered 1x kids pancakes and 1x beef pho. Both were great! Beef pho had lovely flavour and the..."
Cat
"Tasty food, friendly staff and good value. Really good options for vegetarians - try the tofu surrounded with salted duck egg, you won’t be..."
Kate Murphy
"The food was so delicious it was quite unexpected. I have never heard about this place. Fresh, authentic and unique flavours! I had the caramelise..."
Adri Slijp
"Was craving some Pho and found this neighborhood cafe on Zomato Gold. Taste was good. Only thing about it was that it could have had more beef slices..."
Marcus Kwan
"We really enjoyed the food here and ordered the pho, bun cha and beef cheek curry. The pho was excellent but did find this quite small for the price...."
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"Ate there on Sunday for lunch, I ordered the 'Wok-seared spicy lemon grass chicken w rice noodle' - delicious! Excellent food, some of the better and..."
Brad
"Taste 5/5Environment 5/5Service 4/5Nice spot for lunch. The sweet corn fritter was delicious and the bacon was not too salty. The..."
John He
"Highly recommended! their Vietnamese beef noodles soup & signature salad were legit!! Staffs were friendly and nice 👍🏼 overall, 5/5!! Will..."
Annie Low
"Friendly staff, delicious food and perfect location if you have kids with Rocket Park next door. I’ve always come here for brunch and it has not..."
Cushla Foley
"Their Pho and Laksa was very nice and our kids just had a light snack toastie and chips. Staff were friendly and attentive. Look forward to trying..."
Ahfaye
"Great food. Extremely flavourful. Loved every dish that we ordered, especially the spicy lemongrass chicken salad, laksa and pho. Staff were very..."
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"We’ve been visiting this cafe for years. This is a great cafe for family as Rocket park is just across the road. They have the best Allpress coffee..."
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"First time trying pho in this restaurant, light and tasty, satisfies my craving for noodle soup ! Another food I like is the bacon hash!..."
Kam Fai Ng
"First time visiting and just had lunch today. Wish to give 6 stars if I can. Hassle free using zomato gold. Staffs were so friendly and all menus we..."
Romee K
"Large Beef PhoThe flavours of this beef pho broth were well-balanced, however not as fragrant as were accustomed to- perhaps a move made by..."
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"REAL AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE FOOD HERE!!!Have been to a few vietnamese restaurants in Auckland, these guys' Bun Cha is exactly the way it's done in..."
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"I came on a Sunday with the family and thought everything was spot on. My dad and I chose the bruchetta and it came out perfectly cooked, with every..."
Cherries_inthesnow
"Love the Vietnamese food here, the cafe just beside Rocky park. Staff is ok, coffee is ok too, but too much foam for the flat white. Ice choco is..."
Jieer
"Ordered the Pho, Spicy Lemon Grass Chicken and Clay Pot Pork Belly.Pho was delicious; deep flavour but definitely a "starter" serve. Spicy lemon..."
R. T.
"A gem we wouldn't have discovered until we used the Zomato app! We ordered the Vietnamese beef pho & braised caramelised Pork belly with rice. Was..."
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"Lovely food and lovely service, would highly recommend to all. We were a bit new to Zomato gold but they were very patient and just overall very..."
Manish Maharaj
"Went for breakfast but ended up having a Pho and a Lamb Burger. Both really good. Kids had a pancake which was great too. Cappuccino rich and creamy...."
Evilmaikel
"Amazing and flavoursome food. If you see any reviews that is not 5 stars, they are just some people who have no taste. If you know how to enjoy good..."
Ray Lee
"Wow. Absolutely amazing food and customer service. This has easily replaced Rad Cafe as my new favourite place to go for lunch. The dishes..."
Real Slug
"We went here last Saturday for dinner. Luckily we arrived before 9pm just before their last order, eventhough they closed at 10pm. We both ordered..."
Marchella Kusono
"This vietnamese cafe was surprised me so much! we use zomato gold buy onr get one free and ordered two hot pho. Nice soup and meat, i didn't expect..."
LuNa The TuNa
"A great start to the day!Hot pho and perfectly prepped meat! Love it! Drank all the soup too! Great deal with zomato gold. Absolutely..."
Tony Ma
"Went there for dinner - great service and food was excellent! Ordered the slow cooked duck and would order again.One of the best 'casual'..."
Matt
"Well located suburban Vietnamese cafe. The service was great and food was better than I expected. This place has the same owner as SenThe..."
Darren Big Belly
"I always forget about Parkside cafe and then I come in and am annoyed that I've forgotten about it for so long. I need to come to Mt Albert for food..."
Kellie Ngaire
"We absolutely love this place! They make consistently good coffee, wonderful food, friendly staff, great menu, Couldn’t ask for more! Highly..."
Claire Howard
"We popped in for lunch after this place was recommended by a close friend. We found it to be warm and inviting with friendly staff. After ordering..."
Marmite_ninja
"Coffee is very good and I had a beef stew for lunch. It taste very nice with a unique Vietnamese style of influence. Salmon hash for my wife but it's..."
Terrence Lee
"Was welcomed and seated straight away ,Great fast efficient service, waitress was very good, food and coffees came out really quick and was a great..."
Tuhouhia Weshem Pehi
"Lovely little place. I went for breakfast. Coffee is really good and the good was tasty. I had the Salmon hash. Would have loved chucks of potatoes..."
Food_adikt
"That beef pho! Wow, the broth is so clean and accompanies the beef so well, along with the fresh corriandor. "THE" hangover cure and great for a warm..."
Hamish Huch
"This was my first time ordering Vietnamese with an eye to eat healthy - the vegetarian mango salad and pork skewers were yum! Friends were also..."
AD
"Love this place!! Went there for lunch today and had a prawn linguine... best pasta meal i have ever had!! Also had a ice coffee which was pretty..."
Untamed Butterflies
"A fairly run-of-the-mill breakfast/lunch menu is replaced by a joyous celebration of Vietnamese inspired dishes in the evening. Pho is..."
Dale Spencer
"We came here today for the first time and will definitely be back again. The seafood risotto and laksa were delicious - both full of flavour and..."
Sheridan Bell
"Found this hidden gem when we went out for dinner. Definitely definition of don’t judge a book by it cover. It a kiwi cafe by day and Vietnam..."
Adventure Foodie
"I hadn't been to Parkside cafe for a few years but had really good memories of breakfast there. Went with my partner this morning, had the corn..."
Kate
"Nice dining space. Parking available on side streets. Service is friendly.Came here for the Vietnamese food at dinner time and it was..."
I_like_pickles
"Since this place is close to home, have hopped in a couple of times for breakfast. An amazing place to hang out and have a conversation over brekkie..."
Zahabia
"My family and I have been coming to this Vietnamese restaurant for years now (open 6/7pm till late Wed to Sat). The food is delicious, the staff are..."
Tamsin Dehar
"Great little cafe. Coffee was received very quickly. Very tasty too. Buttermilk Pancakes were really tasty too. Could have done with a bit more syrup..."
Ms Jones
"Really enjoyed our dinner tonight. We had a beautiful platter as appetiser that to be honest I could have just kept eating. We then got pork belly,..."
Kara Smith-Taniue
"We have been here for breakfast and coffee breaks and absoultely loved it. Amazing place great people awesome food! Want to try some other food here..."
Rutuja Bhagwat
"Went here for Vietnamese for dinner. Loved it! We started with the pancake for entree and then shard the pork belly, crab with vermicelli noodles and..."
I Love Food
"Now go try this. Both for breakfast (cafe) then dinner (Vietnamese). Good value for money, cozy place and staff are friendly. Go! I dare you..."
Toru Tres
"We visited this cafe on a weekend afternoon. The cafe is just opposite the rocket II playground. We order a kid set bacon and egg set, a..."
Cindy Ong
"I usually avoid any Asian restaurant that seems overpriced and catered to western tastebuds but I was feeling rather adventurous and decided to give..."
Heartshrooms
"We had heard great things about this place so thought we would give it a try, we ordered the Vietnamese beef salad with vermicelli and a Spicy fish..."
R & A
"My partner and I have breakfast here all the time because we know we are guaranteed to get a good meal! However, coffee can be hit or..."
Kelsie Taylor
"The best Vietnamese in Auckland at the moment hands down. Awesome service, yummy food. The pork belly is to die for. Reasonably priced and great for..."
B D H
"I'm on a mission to find the best pho in Auckland. Parkside is definitely a contender. We came to Parkside on a Friday afternoon for some brunch!..."
Sheena
"Went here on a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning with regulars. Customer service was pretty decent.The atmosphere was ok. The windows..."
Tommy Ocean
"Delicious food, a bit spicy, quick to come out, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend if you love Vietnamese food as you won't be disappointed...."
Jayne Oates
"Vietnamese food can sometimes be abit hit and miss but Parkside has a more cafe style take on Vietnamese. This place is perfectly suited for a group..."
HJ
"Food and atmosphere are great! Very western cafe touch to a Vietnamese inspired restaurant. Had a very typical Mt Eden feel to it. I had the big..."
Richard Tran
"i came here for the Pho , as i love Saigonz so much , i wanted to try others for comparison, and this did not disappoint.FIrstly i just..."
Michael
"This is my go- to place for lunch or breakfast on a weekend, especially if Im craving Pho. The chicken pho is light  but has lots of flavour, and..."
Diyani Desilva
"Awesome coffee, friendly staff, just an all round great place :) ..."
Stevie Clutterbuck
"Funny to think a Vietnamese restaurant could be such an amazing breakfast/brunch cafe too... but it really is! My new favourite local spot for..."
Lana
"Waitresses here are hilarious and great to talk too. They know their menu well. I worship their brunch menu. Hash browns are the best and the eggs..."
Yum
"I had decided to come here as I had heard about this place as a cafe that also served Vietnamese food.  It was early on a weekend morning and hubby..."
Linny
"My favourite local night time eatery. I love the Vietnamese menu and have enjoyed every dish I've tried. The tofu in tomato gravy is the best tofu..."
Maxine
"Went for dinner with my partner, and had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly, informative and attentive and the food was delicious!We had..."
Roger Cook
"Went there for the breakfast. Nice staff, fast and professional for a..."
Jun S
"We usually frequent this café for brunch. It's always consistently good. Service is good as well. Love their grain bread and I haven't had anything..."
Birdy
"Last night my wife and I went to this restaurant for Vietnamese dinner.My goodness, the food is phenomenally good.It is no different than..."
Tim
"Very friendly staff and wonderful smoothies! During our last visit we ordered french toast and the chicken noodle pho. The pho was great and while I..."
Julie
"Brilliant cafe for families. The staff are so accommodating to young children. The food is superb. I have been for loads of breakfasts and coffees..."
Rozanne D
"Great little vietnamese restaurant at night. Beautiful food and great service.Had the shaking beef -amazing! Beef pho and summer..."
Stacey Head
". Went to Parkside cafe recently for lunch with my partner.This was my first time visiting there after heart so many good thing about it . The staff..."
Andrew Nguyen
"The food at night is amazing Vietnamese food.We love the atmosphere and the food is the best Vietnamese I have had in..."
Alannah Hunter
"The staff here are very friendly, plus I love that they have a regular menu (eggs and bacon etc) but also an amazing Vietnamese menu. Their..."
Tim Harman
"Great place to have a quick catchup with friends. The service is great and the coffee is even better. Many cafe's serve coffee warm and not hot -like..."
Jackson
"Lovely, friendly and efficient staff.Beautiful eggs royale - benedict with smoked salmon was very delicious.Came cause I saw the kids..."
Olivia Winston
"I have been here twice for brunch and both times have been super impressed with the service and food. I found the coffee really nice, and today I had..."
Sweet Ninja
"Really nice little cafe that serves good cafe, in a great location. Pleasant place to stop after a walk along Meola Creek and a climb up Mt..."
Walksinauckland.com
"Parkside cafe is a great cafe in the heart of Mt Albert. I love coming here simply for the ease of parking, good coffee and great..."
Lisa Edgar
"Vietnamese food is appearing all over Auckland, or perhaps I’ve only started noticing them. Most places are cheap, tasty and pretty decent, just..."
Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
"We travel over to Mt Albert to go here for the service firstly and then the food. 😉 Always seating. Excellent coffee. Consistency with the food...."
Glyn Flutey
"Best Pho in town! Have been coming back here for a long time and it never disappoints. Very friendly staff who are always open for a..."
Jacques Quail
"It is a very cute and convenient local café. Great quality food. I visit very often. Love Banhmi and..."
Bei Li Yi
"Great coffee. We were excited to be able to order the lunch dishes at breakfast. The small pho was generously sized and delicious. Pork sliders were..."
Dewi Knappstein
"Friendly environment all-round. Ordered the vegetarian options available on the day and they came out within a reasonable time - didn't have to wait..."
Krishn Bagia
"One of the best coffee ☕ in Auckland. Everything is great, food, scones, muffins well just I love keeping going there every time I can!!..."
Silvia Eugenia Gomez Pineda
"Had Pho beef soup and signature salad. Both meal are superb. The soup is thick enough and very perfect with beef. Salad can be not enough for me as a..."
JOHN AHN
"Best almond milk, decaf coffee I've had. Very nice staff and atmosphere. Great location for families next to Rocket..."
Holly Riverton
"Yay back open for dinner! New menu but food was amazing, fresh menu. The lovely Ang still there full of smiles. Support local folks..."
Irene Bentley
"Lunch was delicious. Lots of flavor, great customer service. Portion size is excellent. Highly recommend this Cafe. Really good atmosphere and right..."
Kendahl Whitley Su’a
"Have dined here, MANY times 😊, and always leave with a happy tummy 😁👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼👌🏼. Friendly, efficient staff, (shoutout to..."
Crystal Paterson
"A great start to the day! Hot pho and perfectly prepped meat! Love it! Drank all the soup too! Absolutely delicious. Service: 5/5 Presentation:..."
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"this place serve brunch with a twist of vketnanmese flavor. it's kinda nice as too many same or samilar brunch out there. this place was a bit..."
carina chang
"Hidden gem! Only visited this place because we had an entertainment voucher. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the chef here really takes..."
Aurelie Rivalant
"Im quite surprised that their dinner menu is delicious, beef and prawn was yum, salted egg tofu needs more salted egg. Other than that everything was..."
Minh D
"Good service Very delish Clean and tidy High..."
GBC
"I love the vegetarian sandwich or having for lunch a Parkside Signature Salad ,or a Lamb Burger, with a big ginger crunch biscuit or an Anzac cookie..."
David O'Connor
"Very nice food, lovely clean and comfortable dining area. Pleasant..."
Becs Illingworth