TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell

86/100 (1967 ratings)

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"We ordered a red duck curry and a chicken green curry. My preference for food is often more on the savory side, I really enjoyed my red duck curry..."

Sophie Wang

"Highly recommend scollop and pineapple fried rice .Very good environment with friendly..."

Tian Sweetly

"Excellent food with excellent customer service. Went with friends and ordered Tom Yum soup, curry puffs, spring rolls, elephant curry, green curry,..."

NPN

"Very friendly staff. Paid attention to small requests, no fish sauce, no shrimp paste. I've had better red curry though. Vege spring rolls were good...."

Pritika Sharma (Veg)

"A great little Thai restaurant down a little alleyway off the Parnell Rise.The food here took us back to Thailand.We ordered the..."

Brizzle

"Very Authentic traditional Thai food. One of the best Thai in Auckland. Blue Elephant offers a good variety of food on their menu. Excellent flavored..."

Lucy

"5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceBest Thai mid-fine Dining Venue AucklandThis is based on..."

곰정안

"Really aromatic curries . You can tell they put a lot of love into their food. Love the fact they have been there for years. It’s the second time..."

Dolce Far Niente

"I had dinner with friends here recently. The restaurant is tucked in a cute little alleyway that’s easy to miss if you aren’t looking well. The..."

Marnelli

"My favourite place to go for a special dinner. I love everything about this place. Service, ambiance and food exceptional. Highly..."

Tammy Ockerse

"Went with a group of friends and we all thought this was the best Thai restaurant we had been to in New Zealand the food is amazing every dish we..."

Aman

"I love this place! Food is one of the best, cozy, very reasonable price and everything taste so great. Customer service AAA++++. Everyone we took so..."

Sunvi Ahsan

"Food is very good. At lunch time, sometimes you have to wait very long time to get food. When the staffs are busy, they would rush to service people,..."

Aston Patterson

"The best Pad Thai The New Yorker has ever had, and that’s saying something! Tender satay chicken entree, with one of the most nuanced peanut sauces..."

Liz Bradley

"3rd time here for family dinner and thank god we made reservations because it was very packed at 6pm. The big tables were gone so they had to join 2..."

Jason Zhang

"Came here for my mum’s birthday dinner on a Tuesday. We got 8 dishes, which we shared between 8 people. Namely these were Duck salad,..."

Oksana Zhang

"Very friendly staff, quick service and amazing food and drink!! They do have a BYO wine and it is defiantly a good idea to make a booking rather than..."

Rani

"Amazing service, with friendly staff. The food and drinks were amazing and the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Been here a few times and will..."

Swetha

"Omq, this place is awesome. The food is yum and the staff is kind and lovely. The cute little elephants at each corner of the restaurent make it more..."

Happy

"Absolutely amazing service tonight from the staff at Blue Elephant, not to mention the amazing food that we received as well. Highly recommend this..."

Natasha

"Lovely setting, authentic Thai food (you could actually taste the spice), love the traditional greetings and that the staff are Thai. Beautiful..."

Dini

"I must say I was impressed by the ambiance. It was so cozy and warm. This place has these little quotes about wine. Loved it. It has some stories on..."

Anupama Samantroy

"Blue Elephant is one of my favourite Thai Restaurant. They use fresh ingredients, lots of herbs, lime and chill which I love about their..."

Chico

"There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, but this is one of the better ones. Tucked down one of the side lanes of Parnell Rise, there are nice..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Blue Elephant is my favourite restaurant to go to! To start with the staff are all amazing! The food is to die for - curry puffs are the best..."

Rachel Wheeler

"Best red curry I have eaten in Auckland as they have the option to increase the spice level to Thai hot, which is what my cravings always need...."

Aanchal Manchanda

"Thai is my favourite food in the world!! This cute hide away Thai restaurant is one of my favourites to go to for lunch with my work friends!!! It's..."

Sam Smith

"We came on the spur of the moment. Great choice. Fabulous food and service. Magical menu and we loved the atmosphere. Very friendly. We felt..."

Wendy Hewson

"Went there with high expectations, hearing that it was an amazing place. But this place did not fail to impress me. Amazing presentation of food..."

Beardie

"Came here for a dinner for three. Started off with the following entrées:1. Aroy Dee Thai wrap (choose either duck or prawns or both) - We..."

Nia T

"Went here for a dinner on a Friday night. It was quite busy so book ahead. Food was nice. Just a bit expensive but you are paying Parnell prices...."

Karina O'Connor

"I came here earlier this year on a holiday and I had a lovely experience. The dishes were reasonably portioned and tasted amazing too! Although..."

Lazypandah

"I love Thai food and can't stop recommending this place enough. Their service is impeccable and the food is just delicious. I had the chance to talk..."

Good Advisor

"A warm, quaint and cozy little Thai restaurant within the Parnell village.Went on a date first then went back quite a few times. A great..."

Arpita Mandal

"We had dinner here tonight, after reading the reviews how good the food was and home welcoming the staff is. The food is good and yes the staff is..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"Very happy to meet the real green curry dish there. What a pretty green color! Good smell good taste. The crispy pork dish was also good texture...."

Michelle Hwang

"Top service , top food Is my fourth times I have dined here always the food and service is amazing, The waitress looked after us an..."

Roby

"What a fantastic experience. Personable staff that give you an authentic experience. Platter for 2 as an entrée was an experience in itself. Shared..."

Howard

"This is my favorite Thai Restaurant. When you enter they greet you in Thai and make you feel welcomed. They offer to take your coats and hang them...."

Sheiar Al Osachi

"I came here with some friends for lunch on a weekday. Maaan this place wasn't the easiest to find. The service was quite good, if anything..."

Alex Turner

"I'm not even the greatest fan of Thai food, I find "average" Thai basically inedible. This place stands out. Really sweet wee location set back off..."

Kate Moran

"A lovely place, the staff were super friendly and most importantly the food was amazing! Loved their pad Thai and the fish that we had ordered!..."

Sheena Kumari

"Great authentic Thai restaurant. Food and service is great. Only possibly improvement could be more water being available at tables. Nice cosy..."

Darren Jay

"A great little Thai place hidden quietly in Parnell. The place was really busy but staff managed the service both professionally and carefully. Food..."

Christian

"Best Thai food I have eaten in Auckland. Highly recommended.Service: 4/5Wait time: 4/5Environment: 4/5Food..."

Francis Lockwood

"This is probably one of "The" best thai restaurants in Auckland. Delicious meals packed with balanced thai flavours, must try Blue Elephant Spicy..."

Al Kumar

"Amazing service! The restaurant is well designed and has an elegant atmosphere. The food and wine was absolutely delicious. This is a high quality..."

Floyd Moratti

"Amazing service, great food! Love the outdoor setup! Cozy place for a cold night. Very authentic service, food arrives super quickly and tastes..."

Reuben Pereira

"Situated in Parnell, hidden inside one of the little alleyway is this awesome authentic Thai restaurant which you have to come! We ordered entree..."

TinaS

"One of the best thai food ... Lovely staff .... Went for a friends birthday and it was completely worth it. Bar also had some authentic thai drinks..."

Pmaroo

"I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. I say quality wise it's pretty good although I feel like each dish is about $5 too expensive. The..."

Cmys001

"Nice cosy place in heart of parnell town..... went w a group of friends... nice cosy atmosphere.... we did not have a booking but staff accommodated..."

Amit KALE

"Best Thai in Auckland and the service is unbeatable. Was sick and craving thai - called Blue Elephant and even though the kitchen wasn't quite open..."

Kim W

"Perfect, perfect, perfect! Start to finish. Amazing food, wonderful staff, relaxed atmosphere. Cannot recommend more or praise highly enough. Can't..."

Bella Kate Mackintosh

"1st of all best Thai food in Auckland , secondly they have the most courteous staff ever... Very attentive ... Thank you for an awesome dining..."

Anvi Shah Kadakia

"Such a good restaurant with authentic Thai food. The best thai food I've tasted so far. Lovely staff and excellent service. Will definitely be coming..."

R

"Very cosy little restaurant tucked away from the main road. Good food and service. Good portion sizes and prices.Recommend to..."

LiannJ

"Quite simply the best Thai food in Auckland with reasonable pricing for the quality you get. Great hospitality and a very good location as there are..."

Anand Patel

"Beautiful place with delicious food and lovely staff. Went here for lunch ($13) and had the pad thai, spicy noodles and panang curry. Serving size..."

Keith

"Gorgeous Thai food and a really authentic experience and ambiance. All four of us were more than impressed with our meals, mentionables were the..."

LouLou

"We chose Blue Elephant due to the good reviews and they did not disappoint. The first thing you notice is the warm and genuine welcome and the..."

Joseph Mavumkal

"Delicious food. Hands down the best Pad Thai here in Auckland. Consistent service; always smiling and friendly. They even manage to find us tables..."

Dallace Wulf

"So quiet on Monday! There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, I don't know what authentic Thai food taste like, the food in Blue Elephant..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Awesome service. Delicious Thai food. I had the vegetarian noodles and it was yummy! This has become my favourite Thai restaurant! Will definitely..."

WongTable

"Beautiful food. Top notch service. Nice setting. Ideal 👌the duck was absolutely delicious. Menu provides many options, especially for the..."

Brett Randell

"Delicious tasting Thai food , make a booking as usually very busy ! Portions are quite small but are so tasty which makes it worth the price..."

Kirstie

"Very authentic Thai food that we can get in Auckland. The restaurant is located behind the main row of historical shops on Parnell road. The price of..."

Cindy Ong

"Dined here for a date night, it was lovely. Food was amazing, the tom yum soup was super packed with flavours compared to other thai places. Pad thai..."

CD

"Time and date: Wednesday Dinner 2 weeks ago, previous visit was in 2011Food ordered: Basil and ginger pork stir fry, duck curry, toufu stir..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"The food was really tasty, specially the soup. Ample sweet chilli dipping sauce was really good, good place and also friendly staff..... highly..."

Peter

"One of the best restaurants that I've come across in Auckland. I would rank Blue Elephant at the top in all the sectors - •Food - The is the..."

Priyanka Samik Patel

"This was the best thai food I've had in auckland. Service was excellent. Highly recommended. We all loved it. Everyone had excellent food. ..."

Jazz

"We tend to set spring rolls as the benchtest for Thai restaurants. Not disappointed as they have a unique taste with vegetarian black fungi. Ample..."

BeeQueUU

"Highly recommended by my boss, she decided to treat some of us a nice Thai dinner after a hectic week at work. I’m a huge fan of Thai cuisine and..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Best tom yum soup for a Thai restaurant in Auckland, got all sorts of surprizes in their seafood tom yum!Nice cosy environment, great for..."

Tony Ma

"Very cute and cozy restaurant. Three of us came here for a birthday dinner. The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. Food was..."

Dublin

"Dined in a few times, outstanding!!!!The service was fantastic and the food delicious. My favorite dish was the pork ribs, but..."

Larik

"Recommended by a well traveled work mate. He was over and suggested to go here. Quite frankly, this would be one of the best Thai restaurants I have..."

Kyle Pitman

"Excellent food , excellent service, excellent atmosphere.Been this restaurant 3 times already but always consistent...food wise n service wise..."

Jason

"Awesome service.. definitely made us feel welcome and were always asking if everything was ok. Love it and will definitely bring my freinds. Keep it..."

Roshnee Patel

"We just visited for a special occasion (our last night in NZ after living here for a year) and could not be happier with our experience. The service..."

Kyle Kastner

"I went here with high hopes for my birthday dinner. it is a cute cosy location with great atmosphere. it is not too loud and the music was fitting...."

William Laughton

"Went for the first time after reading brilliant reviews and i must say i was not disappointed one bit. Food was great and some unique ingredients on..."

Neepz706

"We have been going to this little yet amazing Thai restaurant. Blue Elephant is our favorite restaurant for Thai food. To develop the taste of Thai..."

Samik Patel

"Absolute best Thai food I've had in Auckland. Tucked away in a cozy little restaurant with a very authentic feel, we were greeted with smiles. The..."

Emma Gerlach

"If I had reviewed the Bue Elephant after going the first time before Christmas it would have been a straight 5 stars. We had the duck curry with the..."

Anke Rintelmann

"We have a fab night at the blue elephant. The service was great. Most of our food was tasty and up to expectations. I do have one complaint and that..."

Diiya McCaw

"Awesome awesome awesome, especially the Blue Elephant Curry and Massaman Lamb Curry. The Blue Elephant Curry is out of this world, never tried..."

Cam W

"The best thai food I have ever had!!! Amazing and original, the food has the real thai spices. Tom yam soup is my favourite thai meal and I can say..."

Rachel

"Wife and self dined at Blue Elephant hidden down the lane next to the ANZ in Parnell. It was worth the hunt. Food excellent, staff charming and..."

Roger Honeybun

"Yummy!!! We went with a group of 6 and we all very much enjoyed our meals.Fantastic service, setting and food. The best thai I have had in..."

Melissa

"Fantastic, authentic Thai food, wide variety on the menu. If you like fish try the "Chubby young blue elephant" - delicious! Attentive and super..."

Tim Graves

"WOW!!! Pure pleasure...the best Thai food I have ever had. Karen and Wayne are fantastic hosts and have created a first class intimate Thai dining..."

Tania McFall

"the best Thai food we've ever had!! This restaurant is amazing! there were so many flavors in each bite of our meal ~ The prices are very..."

Karen Short

"All three of us gave this lovely, charming restaurant full marks.-Love the menu which had some unique offerings, in particular the herb parcels..."

Praveen

"We went here tonight after reading the great reviews on this site. It was REALLY delicous! We eat Thai at least once a week, and we will be going..."

Chris

"Nice and friendly environment. The staff and the food are superb. Our children loved the presentation of the carrot flowers and the chance to have a..."

Arsene Lupen

"Excellent food, specially their prawns were ultra delicious. The banana dessert was extremely wonderful too. Went for my wife's birthday there. will..."

Paeterasp Vevaina

"Fantastic food awesome atmosphere, fab staff, would recommend to anyone wanting a nice relaxing night out with friends, you can't go wrong. Their..."

Letitia

"Our last meal in New Zealand was at the Blue Elephant, and what a fantastic memory to leave NZ with. The Blue Elephant is hidden away in Parnell Rd..."

Grant Harper

"This is the best Thai food I have ever eaten. In fact, it is better than Thai food. It should have its own distinct category, 'Blue Elephant Food'...."

Paul Mizow

"I heard about this place from this web site. We were celebrating a family members birthday and we didn't really want to visit the city - after all -..."

Craig Johnson

"What an amazing journey for your taste buds.Truly the best Thai Cuisine I have ever tasted.The decor and the service is also..."

Tony Miller

"My absolute favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. The food, service and atmosphere are consistently excellent. The atmosphere is tranquil,..."

Rob Ford

"Simply the best Thai food I have ever eaten, friendly service with a lovely ambiance. All dishes ordered were cooked to perfection, the..."

David A

"Undoubtedly the finest Thai restaurant in Auckland. From the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to the luscious, exquisite, tantalizing food,..."

Tony Douglas

"We found the Blue Elephant from a deals site and we challenge anyone who say this is not the best Thai restaurant in Auckland. That is why we have..."

Darryl & Sopida

"I would rate this a ten star if I could.. the food is great and the service is just as good as the food :) it is in lovely, quiet cosy location......"

Nikole Mckenzie

"Wonderful restaurant, a great dine out experience. Place is dimmed with lovely fittings lit by candle lights. It is atmospherically romantic with..."

Tanna Wang

"Absolutely superb. Each dish was fresh and each had an exquisite characteristic flavour. better than most Thai restaurants in Auckland, which..."

Damian Batson

"Blue Elephant serves up some of the best Thai I've ever had. Always fresh ingredients and clean presentation you wont be disappointed here. If I..."

Justin Flitter

"We had dinner there for the second time last night,we have eaten at nearly every major Thai restaurant in Auckland and again it was by far THE BEST..."

Ralph Baramee

"just been there for dinner with my partner and I have to say that is probably the best Thai restaurant we´ve ever been here in Auckland (and we´ve..."

Carolina Tapia

"My partner and I arrived the restaurant after 9pm since we couldn't find a parking. Even though we were late for our reservation, the staff(later we..."

Gregory Oshiro

"I dined here on the weekend after buying a voucher deal. The service was amazing, Karen and Wayne were great hosts and made us feel extremely..."

Natalie

"We first went to Blue Elephant as we had purchased a voucher deal. Our first experience was lovely. We were seated and assisted quickly with very..."

Ashley Kerlin

"We regularly go to the Blue Elephant, the food is fresh and delicious, and the service is excellent. Highly..."

Joel

"Lovely authentic Thai restaurant. I go here regularly for lunch. Pleasant decor, fantastic service and the lunch menu is beautifully presented,..."

Myra Cohen

"I haven't really been a huge fan of Thai food, but I loved my lunch here at Blue Elephant. It's tucked away down a little alley from the main road so..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Came here with a friend and booked for a table outside. It is a beautiful restaurant and they even have thick blankets you can use. However my seat..."

Lillian

"Blue Elephant is tucked into a small alley off Parnell Road, giving it some privacy from the bustle of the main street. First appearances, I was..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"I am not a big fan of Thai food, so that does play into my rating. I went to Blue Elephant for dinner as one of a group of six. The service was quite..."

Neala

"Yum yum yum. This little restaurant in parnell has an amazing vibe and the best food! We had a big party here for my friend and it was such a nice..."

Simonie Lam

"Love the food and all the dishes we ordered. Had to wait a little bit to be seated after we had booked our reservation because it was super busy. But..."

Charishma C

"the food is really tasty and authentic. Except the restaurant is quite small, everything I have ordered is..."

寇芸萱

"The best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is so delicious and the staff are just amazing with their beautiful silk outfit. The..."

Rheea B

"First time here and it was amazing! Staff were friendly and accommodating, great atmosphere.I was surprised by the quality and quantity of the food!..."

Zuri Za

"The Blue Elephant is a must visit. I brought my family here for dinner, and we all enjoyed! I would recommend booking prior, as they can get quite..."

Darsh Kumar

"Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant is a must-visit spot in Auckland City for vegans and vegetarians looking for delicious Thai food. The welcoming..."

manika gautam

"This little restaurant punches above its weight. The shared platter for two was absolutely delicious and the lady that served us took the time to..."

Fiona Brown

"Had chicken satay skewers and lamb massaman curry. The chicken was tender, the satay sauce was delicious, plenty in 1 serving so really good to share..."

Hitesh Patel

"Great hospitality, great portions worth the price..."

Lipe Kaloni

"Our 2nd time here, once again amazing food and top notch customer service by Kay, Esther, Bim. You gotta well respectful staff there love the way..."

Aakash Virdi

"We were the second diners to arrive so it was nice and quiet then filled up quite fast, so make sure to book in advance! The servers are awesome,..."

Tusi Filipo

"Let me start with probably the most important part: the food was delicious and it arrived quite quickly. I had 🐔 stir fry and a 🐔 soup. I..."

Rising Star

"This is a very high-level Thai restaurant in Auckland. They have spacious seats, with creative dishes and traditional Thai-style meals on the menu...."

Olga Blokhina

"Great service and great Thai themed restaurant tucked away from the street. Ordered the blue elephant friends dish from the chef's special and it did..."

Ashlee Hetterscheid

"If you love Thai food, this is where you should visit! Awesome dining experience in Auckland Central with nice people around. Great customer services..."

Stella Kwan

"Wanted to try this place for awhile, since it is one of the top Thai restaurant in Auckland. Had the sweet chilli fish and the blue elephant curry. ..."

Wilson Shum

"Great food, and incredible service. The place had a lovely ambience and everyone serving the food was so kind and polite. We ordered vegetarian..."

Anisha Chawla

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"Curry puffs were yum and so were the crispy pork with bok Choy and rice. The pork belly was succulent and crisp with a generous amount of crackling...."

Persian Foodie

"You have to try their crispy pork here, the pork is always crispy with a delicious oyster sauce and bok choy and side of rice. Their basil chicken..."

Sophie Wang

"I ordered basil chicken (hot) and pork massaman curry. Both came with rice. Basil chicken was spicy but good spicy really good. Chicken mince wasn't..."

Ta Shi

"Convenient and popular Thai hotspot in the CBD. I’ve come in here for a work lunch and it was insanely busy. However food still arrived in a timely..."

FoodieOodie95

"I walked in a Wednesday around 12 and was given my food within 5-10 minutes of ordering. The staff are very friendly and I won't be going anywhere..."

Sarah Flynn

"Been to Aroy Thai a few times over the last few years and always found it to be a good safe meal choice. One of the better restaurants around the..."

Riddhi

"Walk in for quicky lunch on Saturday. Friendly staff. Accommodating as our son brought in a burger while we ordered Aroy dishes. It was not busy at..."

Es-Tea C

"Really casual and nice place to go! The food is very good - always enjoyable. I normally get a curry or the pad thai but it never disappoints. I..."

Renie

"Never dissapointed when I dine here. Nice..."

I Am PW

"Went here for early weekend dinner. Place are nice and cozy, we ordered pad thai and massaman curry plus also got the mango sticky rice for desserts...."

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"Tom Yum! TOM YUM! TOM YUMMMMY! Hands down the best place for Tom Yum Noodle Soup in Auckland. Authentic, delicious! (Just refer to my before and..."

Jade Lim

"Heard this place was great and I finally tried it for myself. I got the red curry which I always love and it was exceptional. The layout of the place..."

Crackerjacker

"For affordable food with plenty of seating in CBD, it's hard to beat Aroy. This is my go-to when I need to squeeze a large group into a restaurant..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Their pad thai is pretty good - probably one of the best in auckland that i've tried for a medium - lower priced eatery. place is pretty clean. i..."

Jay Guzman

"Very popular place! Good vegan options! You just order any meat dish as a vegan instead, and they replace the meat with tofu. I ordered the 'vegan..."

Vegesaur

"Best Thai food in Auckland! Huge interior, tons of seating, and food comes out really quickly too! Their classic padthai is amazing, full of flavour..."

Arianaaa

"This was sooo good, service wasn't as prompt and I believe they can improve in this. Love the food and the blooming tea was soo delicious. Definitely..."

Karla Faviana

"A good place to go for a quick bite to eat. They have an amazing menu with lots of options and it's all very delicious! The Pad Thai and Spring Rolls..."

India Stone

"If you ask me which Thai place in Auckland CBD is the best, my answer is Aroy.Atmosphere: 3/4Have to be around in CBD, don't expect..."

MustAsk

"My friend told me about a really good Thai place and took me here for lunch. Very busy when we arrived. But it is worth the wait, the food is..."

Foodhunta

"First time here and ordered the pork pad thai. Price and portion were reasonable. However, I personally think the meat used in the pad thai has been..."

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"The noodle soups at Aroy are just splendid! Aromatic and packed with a punch, their duck (photo 1) and fried chicken noodle (photo 2) soup just leave..."

MeeraTheFoodie

"What I like most about Aroy Thai is the range of vegan options in their menu and the way they preserve the rich flavours characteric to Thai cuisine..."

Licheng Sun

"I've known this place for ages but am not really a regular. Came for lunch with a work colleague today as a 'Plan B' as the restaurant we wanted to..."

Desmond Chan

"Been here for several times. Still find it good and lovely. Pad thai is our favourite. Thai iced coffee is also nice. Recommend and will keep on..."

Edi NT

"The staffs were friendly and the service was fast. The food was good and I love the tomyum soup! There were plenty of tables and chairs to..."

Sunny Skies

"Always making regular visits because food comes out really fast. A great place for a quick meal with friendly staff. Took a star off because..."

Asianfoodie

"Good service and good food. Pricing was a little bit more than average but serving size was decent. Ambiance of restaurant was really nice too...."

Joy Eats

"It is a really big place therefore it gets really cold in there however the food was great. The staff weren’t too friendly and didn’t talk much..."

Swetha

"this place is in the heart of britomart so location is great if you will be in the city. Food is cheap and pretty decent so perfect for a quick..."

Samuel

"My absolute favourite place to eat. Service is fast and food is delicious. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and I’ve never been let down...."

Gemma Leveridge

"The restaurant had takeaway and dine in choices from their menu. The place was clean and had a bright atmosphere. Although they didn’t have staff..."

Coffee Macarons

"Perfect place to grab some quick, fairly priced Thai food. Food is very nice too.This place wont disappoint! Their curries are a personal..."

Saasha

"Aesthetic looking Thai food restaurant great for the gram.Service: 7/10There isn’t much table service, you order your food at the..."

Grace Huang

"Good prices for good food! The food is served really fast too! Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with friends. The place is quite large so getting..."

Karen

"Ordered the Steamed chicken with ginger Rice and it was so good! It was with a flavourful sweet and tangy sauce and the ginger rice paired..."

SpoonMe

"Went here as suggested by a friend - ambience was light, airy and very modern. The food itself was enjoyable and typical of most Thai cuisine and..."

Angelique Cagara

"| Tofu yellow curry |W/ tumeric, kaffir lime leaves and cumin.-My go to vegetarian curry spot in Auckland CBD. A light curry that..."

Food2belly

"Tried many thai places before. This is absolutely good. Love their curry. I would definitely come back. The mango sticky rice was also amazing. The..."

Ronagrail Totanes

"This is one of my favourite places to eat- its cheap and the food is amazing. It always comes out fast and hot. Always seating unless going on..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Ambience: 4.5/5Price: 5/5 My usual go-to place in the City for Thai cravings. Their Pad Thai (5/5),..."

Jen Lin

"This is my go to place when I just want a casual dinner with mates. There's always plenty of room, it's got a real laid back atmosphere, and there's..."

Jay

"My go-to for affordable Thai food! Portions are big and the food tastes good every time! Have tried different items in their menu and we’ve not had..."

Ann Castillo

"Great portions and consistent food - flavours are quite authentic so I definitely recommend this if you are craving for something Asian or..."

Mark Chua

"Easily accessible.. just around Britomart area. Prices for the food are reasonable. The first time I tried the place was in Wellington and I loved..."

Sime Cajot

"Service 4.5/5Food 3/5Ambience 4/5Price 4/5Overall good experience but chilli chickenwas too salty to finish the dish. Pad..."

Jungyunee

"My favourite thai restaurant. Their food is a reasonable price. I always get the pad thai or the green curry and they never disappoint. They also..."

Donna

"A lovely quaint thai restaurant nestled in hustle and bustle of the cbd. We ordered spring rolls and deep fried tofu with ginger rice.The..."

Ankita Langa

"Large restaurant with lots of seating in front & up on a mezzanine floor. You pay at the counter first & take a table number.Menu has lots of..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"A very nice place to enjoy yummy Thai Food at Custom st in the main CBD.This place is is newly built and the interior is spacious and..."

Nashi Dasgupta

"Our place to unwind on Fridays to begin the weekend!.. Love the authentic pad thai noodles and spicy hot tom yum soup is super delicious... Love the..."

Richa Sawant

"Love their milk tea! (although a bit sweet for me) Have tried the pad thai, tom yum fried rice, pineapple fried rice, rice with duck. So far, tom yum..."

Afiqah Ramizi

"Spacious restaurant, good for casual dinner. My sister & I used to come here if we wanted something quick to eat- they welcome walk ins, no need to..."

RL.P

"4/5 Service4/5 Food4/5 AmbienceThe food came out pretty fast for a group of 10 people. Ordered Pad thai, Massaman Curry, Chicken..."

Apriil

"Authentic and Affordable Thai food. I've been here a few times now and I always leave satisfied with the food and the service. I had the yellow curry..."

Dani

"Affordable and delicious Thai eatery serving up a range of rice, noodles and curries! It's super spacious and great for group dining. Favourite would..."

Annie Ren

"I'd say slightly above average over all. I ordered black pepper beef with extra beef and still felt a bit light for a main, also the meal was ready a..."

Clove

"Great atmosphere, prompt service, affordable prices and outstanding flavours all tied in together to offer a more than satisfactory dining..."

Vivian C

"Was very fast to get the food even if it was rush time. interior was nice and interesting . Kind staffs. Rotty(?) was yummy as well:) hope to try..."

Alice In New Zealand

"Cheap, quick and yummy food, and super friendly staff!! They have really quick service and many options too! Have frequent it 3 times within two..."

Wong

"Food arrived quickly. Friendly staff. Nice food. Good environment. Nothing bad to say about this place. Would come again and recommend to my..."

Steven Wei

"Wow now I see why this place is always busy. I am Thai myself and today was my first time ordering from here. After trying to order directly off the..."

Annie Wilson

"I've tried their Chicken Pad Thai and their Beef Noodle Soup! Definitely the best Thai restaurant in town! Affordable and delicious! The Pad Thai is..."

Kirsten

"Very relaxed dining. Order at the counter grab a table number and pick a seat. There was a weird smell and a high pitched ringing we had to try and..."

Brooklyn

"Pretty good place! It's so fancy and yet the price is very affordable. Highly recommended. A nice place for a group lunch. They have the big long..."

Tan.ned

"Great Thai place for its price range! It is very affordable so I would recommend it to students. We had the roti, green curry and beef pad..."

Louise

"First discovered Aroy by accident while we were looking for a fries place on Commerce Street. Walked in with some friends and ordered myself Chicken..."

Raj Singh

"Very good Thai eatery in CBD. Reasonable prices and delicious food. Can also order online if you’d like to avoid the queues :)Authentic..."

Subbu

"Absolutely adore the decor of this place! The service was quick and prompt and the food was great! The crispy chicken was great and I haven’t had..."

Yas Ali

"TGIF! Friday’s is always a day that most people in my team look forward to because of Friday Lunch club it used to be named the Gossip Friday Lunch..."

Medium_Rare

"Not only is the food super delicious and tasty at Goodlife Juice the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly! The place has a really good vibe. The..."

Eleanor Ashdown

"Well, I'm not Asian and, according to my Thai boyfriend, food at Aroy is "good, but reinterpretation for white people", but I don't care, I had a..."

Diogo Reck

"Came here on a Monday for lunch. If you want to get a table here during lunch hours, you’d have to either get in early or reserve a table, or else..."

Jason Zhang

"Such a great Thai place. Went for lunch today the line was out the door. But well worth it, food is always amazing, had the noodles, so delish...."

Sonam Naidoo

"Aroy is a great place to stop by if wanting a good plate of Thai food at a great price. Plus they’re quick. A colleague of mine is Thai and this is..."

Braden Hunt

"I always wanted to try this restaurant because their interior looked fancy and today I finally had a chance to try it with my friend.Food: 3.5/5..."

The Poor Foodie

"Had lunch with a couple of colleagues and the food was quite good and decent quantity for the price. Except for the veg fried rice which was a let..."

Foodie

"Actually Aroy is take away restaurant where you can also take a seat to eat. So do not have to formal exceptions. But also if you sit down at aroy it..."

Jasmine

"One of my favorite places when it comes for takeaways. Very good food. Usually get a curry and one of chicken stir fries. Never had a disappointing..."

Kristina Alpatskaya

"So much food! The portion sizes are absolutely huge here, with so many options on the menu! I wasn't able to finish my meal unfortunately, but the..."

Sophie

"Great place to hang for a casual dinner, really chill atmosphere and great food. Pair whatever you're having with some milk tea, overall great Thai..."

Thom

"I really like the clean, modern and wooden decor. It makes the restaurant feel really neat and tidy.The prices are reasonable and the..."

I_like_pickles

"Great place nice and tidy and food was delicious. Order was ready conveniently fast. It seems that there's an option to preorder using an app. Will..."

Yorgen

"Flavours here are absolutely delicious! Not overpowering and portions are just right. Environment is very spacious and clean, and interior..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

"Super quick service, great quality food. Would come back again definitely. Great vibe to the restaurant. Only thing holding it back from a 5/5 was..."

Matthew Sellwood

"amazing place! great value for the food! ordered red curry, tom yum fried rice and crispy pork. the red curry was creamy and rich, the chicken was..."

Ying Miao

"Food: 4.5/5Service:3.5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Parking: none dedicatedWould I come back? YESWow for the price, the vibe and..."

Thegreeats

"Had dinner here with work group which is why we chose the restaurant it has nice big modern seating . not where to come for authentic Thai food but..."

Niamh Slattery

"It's a cute restaurant with lots of aesthetic value (from their wall art to adorable water cups). I was very pleased with the food, however, I think..."

Sakshi Chadha

"I've eaten at a lot of thai restaurants at home and this was surprisingly good. My work colleagues and I have been here a few times. I've had the..."

Emma Kenny

"One of the best Thai places I have been to. The restaurant is clean and tidy with nice decor. The food comes in a decent portion and is tasty. A..."

Sid

"A pretty good cheap eat for Thai food in town. Gets packed at lunch time so worth ordering ahead. Well presented, with quite a bit of seating...."

Chai Paani

"Surprisingly big restaurant on Commerce St. Food costs about $13-14 which is pretty standard, and the food came out really fast. I ordered the green..."

Misty

"Aroy is a hidden Gem! I'm so glad I found this place!! This restaurant is beautiful! You can tell that the owner put a lot of thought into the look..."

Manuela Ovalle Herrera

"My new favourite Thai eatery even though I've only tried one of their dishes it's the BEST!! Really spacious and large inside with plenty..."

Charlene Weaver

"bring back my memory in wellington. there are many branch through out wellington city. but I think aroy auckland is even better. more food in the..."

Carina Chang

"Cheap eats:) I don't know why I never tried this place any sooner. Loved the food,presentation and speed. They are pretty quick in the food service...."

Anu

"Haven't had a full meal here yet - have only nibbled from my friends plate of Pad Thai. I've heard great things about their Pad Thai so was a bit..."

Ffionachua

"Lovely staff really quick service, food came out very quickly. Best Thai I've had in ages. The crispy pork was incredible. Will definitely be back..."

Caitlin Borcher

"The decor and aesthetic of this place is insane! The serveware is super cute and complements the food, with the most adorable cups ❤ food was..."

Winnie Chauchau

"Had Great meal there today. Ordered Red and Green curry . Both were great , full of flavours . Cleaning was at its highest level. Prices are great..."

Joy

"I would rate the pad Thai a 3.5/5 in taste, I think the flavour could have been enhanced a little bit more. It lacked a bit of sour and sweetness for..."

LilMiss Foodie

"Very impressed with this restaurant, i really wasn't expecting much from here but their food was good and i loved how clean the restaurant was! The..."

Brave Eat

"I visited this restaurant during lunch rush. The food took Lil time to come out. I was really happy with the food here. Had Tom yum rice and it was..."

Arvin Raymond Dsouza

"I was pretty impressed with Aroy - they feel like a quick eat Thai restaurant that you'd expect to find in a larger city like Sydney or..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"Wonderful best seafood noodles I ever had ,the ,the fish is Crispy and they served it really quick with a big small ,I had a great evening..."

Hester Li

"Came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Very child friendly. The food was very quick and good size portions. It was simply delicious and will..."

Angela Osborne

"I’ve been here twice for lunch during the work week and have had good experiences. It can get quite busy before 1pm though.I’ve tried..."

Raymond Tiong

"Can't wait to come back here another time. The food was so delicious, generous portions, reasonable prices, food came very fast, staff were very..."

Purita Mok

"Great place for Thai food. The food here tastes great, everything I have ordered tastes like gold! Beef, chicken, duck and soups have all..."

Kenji

"Aroy is a fantastic place to eat lunch or dinner. Food comes relatively quickly and is of good quality for a good price, around NZ$15 for a plate of..."

James Ward

"I'm regular customer to lunch at this place. The restaurant always pack of people. I have few good services (which is super fast) but few the bad one..."

Hungry Zombie

"Nice Thai dining place, you can tell everything is fresh from the kitchen, staff is super helpful, prices are great, dish presentation and portion..."

Fernando Mayoral

"That feeling when you found a new dining place and it is seriously amazing!!!!!! Aroy is underrated in my opinion. I love the atmosphere here, very..."

Linh 💛

"We came here for Sunday lunch, the restaurant looks really tidy and clean, I like that. We ordered pad thai, steamed chicken w/ ginger rice and..."

Anastasia Kadir

"I went there for my friend's farewell party I ordered Larb Kai and asked for the spiciest level because I'm Thai.The cashier was very nice..."

Pattarintorn Emmy Jusakul

"A good cheap eat. The interiors are very cosy and staff are lovely! The menu is good and the food came quickly. Food is presented beautifully and..."

Sulin Wang

"We stumbled upon Aroy today and gave it a go. The restaurant is clean and fresh, the man behind the counter was friendly and helpful. We ordered the..."

Gus

"Was walking past wondering where to eat and aroy just looked fantastic. Very modern and tasteful with some cool designs and a large floor area that..."

James Kenneth George Gibb

"We ended up at Aroy because the wait at Cafe Hanoi was 1.5 hours! And what a fantastic turn of events. The food was affordable and flavoursome...."

Kate Macdonald

"The best casual Thai eatery that comes to mind in the CBD. The restaurant is clean and new. All the dishes are well-balanced in flavour and are tasty..."

Hungusmcfatty

"I got the Som Dum salad for a quick lunch while I was working. Quick service, and the salad was great! The description on the menu said refreshing..."

Taryn Kitchen

"I love the ambience, very aesthetically pleasing, big space for everyone to come in. I had the best Tom Yum soup here, I swear by it. It's the most..."

Marggie Pascua

"I've walked past Aroy a few times and always thought it was just a small area but when I tried it a few days ago I was surprised to see that the..."

TheSecretFoodie

"Second visit in a row. Located right next to the Bikram Yoga downtown, the new Thai restaurant is modern in deco but not lacking flavors at all. ..."

Rong Shi

"Having dinner here in our first day in Auckland. Quite surprise with the big portion offered here. We ordered: - green curry : totally not..."

pong pong

"I love this food place. Yummm food. As pictured, money vs value definitely worth. The taste of the food is great. Love the staff nicely asked do I..."

Patrick Y

"I highly recommend this place! Our food arrived so fast, we were surprise, but we arrived early as well before 12pm. I guess if you arrive late, they..."

Caroline Toledo

"A hidden gem. Handy to a lot of hotels and apartments. Good selection of meals and drinks. Service was very good even though many places still be..."

Pam Wilson

"nice eatery for office lunches, fusion of thai and chinese. you might want to pre-book to avoid rush hour..."

Vishnu Mohan

"A place hidden away in the central city producing great food at a reasonable price. The Rotis are delicious previously I have had a curry and chicken..."

Simon Metcalf

"Food was great, they served very..."

Bas

"Best noudles of Auckland, the Pad Thaï Chicken are very amazing..."

Issou 76

"Great food and appropriately priced!! I got the massaman curry. They gave lots of tofu and veggies and the curry base was very tasty! Not too salty..."

Raj K

"Went there last Thursday first time, I really did enjoy their food, quick service, friendly staff and good prices. The food is really tasty and..."

Oberzocker 511

"Reasonable price. I tried tomyum before on my first visit, it was just alright, hence no high expectation when i went for the second time - but green..."

Yisze Ng

"I guess this Thai restaurant is currently ranked as number one Thai restaurant in the Auckland CBD. I don't know how to explain the feeling but just..."

John Chiu

"The restaurant had takeaway and dine in choices from their menu. The place was clean and had a bright atmosphere. Although they didn’t have staff..."

JS KWUN

"Very reliable, quick friendly service. And the food is..."

Mary Binney

"Nice bright and very spacious venue. Fantastic for groups - we came with a group of 12 on a Friday evening without a booking, they accommodated us no..."

Yan

"Great place. The setup is very clean and new, prices are great and service was fast and friendly. The padi Thai was a little heavy on the sause and..."

Cass Toyne

"Had dinner on a Friday night. Potions are big doing some justice for the price we pay. However, the taste is very average. Only few shrimps and..."

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