TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Aroy Thai

85/100 (1582 ratings)

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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..."

~ S

"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..."

Savindi Wijenayaka

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"If you’re craving some asian cuisine with a little bit of spice this resto is best for you. Affordable, big servings and great staff ..."

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"It's very rare for me to actually find something spicy as my spice tolerance level is high. But if you are like me and ask for chilli sauce or powder..."

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"Foods were average. The lady in the counter doesn't smile much..."

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"A small cosy place in Takapuna. Came here after seeing lots of recommendations and was not disappointed. We ordered dan dan noodles and dumplings in..."

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Jon Dinglasan

"Have been dreaming about these dumplings ever since our first visit. Dumplings are thick and delicious, almost like a cross between dumplings and a..."

Katherine Walsh

"Honestly what a Jem! Absolutely love this place. A small restaurant in the heart of Takapuna with amazing noodles and dumplings and at an..."

Rani

"Absolutely loved this place. Came here with some mates we had to wait outside since it was packed and no seats. (Which makes sense since it was that..."

Jedediah J

"There chicken dumplings were amazing and the sauce tha it came dipped in already is to die for! Just so amazing - the hot chilli soy sauce is..."

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"Ordered mung bean jelly, dandan noodles and wonton in spicy soup. All of them was 10/10, will definitely come back because of the great food also..."

Zein

"I really love their noodles and dumplings. I always get Dan Dan Noodles with Pork. They are so generous with their portion size, even the small size..."

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"Went there last night for dinner. Dan dan noodle with pork was pretty nice. Spicy dumpling is my favorite one. Always gave me the satisfaction...."

Tearoa Brendon

"My husband and I love basu lounge. The service is great and the food is delicious! The Dan Dan noodles are my favourite. They’re creamy and spicy..."

Nika Marett

"I had the Stewed Pork Noodle Soup which was such good value. Only $9 for a small! However, I must say that the taste was more or less average. I..."

Ellie

"I absolutely LOVE this place. Was there twice in a week and that means something! I am a vegetarian and it's been a struggle finding tasty veggie..."

Rekha Nevatia

"Best damn dumplings I’ve ever had - only downside is the size of the place, as people couldn’t get seats! We were lucky and came early and man it..."

Sophie Wilton

"My new favourite is from their Rice Noodle Soup section (last page of the menu), the Hot and numbing beef rice noodle soup. Lots of beef, the taste..."

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"Ambience is not the best but food is out of the world. I tried chicken dumplings and fried rice. I have been there many times and every time it's the..."

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"I have been a frequent Basu-er for at least 2 years now and some of my favourites off their menu include:Hot and numbing beef rice..."

Minji Han

"Stumbled upon this small restaurantin northshore when I had gone for some work on a weekend. It was fully packed sodecided to wait and try..."

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"This is my favourite cheap eats place. The beef noodle soup with just a little spice is my go to (medium spice is too much for me, the heat builds up..."

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"great little find in the heart of takapuna. really good prices for the servings that you get. the dan dan noodles were superb and left with a..."

Chris Gorringe

"Absolutely loved their tantan noodles. They looked a little different to the other noodles that I had in other shops but told this style was from a..."

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"Peanut butter with noodle, who would have thought that they work well!We had the large dan dan noodle with pork, I can see why this is..."

Harris Kristanto

"food was good for me! I got the spring onion noodles which was really good! The portion sizes are great for the price! However, my friend got the..."

Alana

"TLDR - food 4/5; service 4/5; atmosphere 3/5; value for money 4/5Dishes:• spicy and sour noodle soup (small) - I didn't want spicy..."

Serena Low

"I've been here many times and have never been disappointed. The dan Dan noodles are a personal favorite of mine, as well as the beef noodle soup. One..."

Stanislav Pankrashin

"Ventured over the bridge to Takapuna for meetings today and had lunch at Basu Lounge with a colleague. I picked Wontons with chilli sauce🌶️ and..."

Petitesweetsnz

"Hands down, best on the north shore for dumplings! Was put onto this spot a few months ago and has become one of the main go to’s! Haven’t eaten..."

Andrew Day-Jones

"Food was amazing with friendly staff. The food portions were generous and relatively cheap. Would recommend this place and i can guarantee you will..."

Michael Dup

"Really good food and good price too.Just the shop has just a tiny little bit small.But if you go there after lunch or dinner time.Maybe you can find..."

Nicole X

"Absolutely love the noodles here! So cheap and delicious. The meat that comes with the beef noodles are super tender they fall apart...."

SpoonMe

"Really good food and price. Staff are friendly compare to others of similar sort. Good location. Only complaint is that their hygiene rating not an..."

Chris L

"If only there was 4.5 stars, because that’s what I would’ve gone for instead. The half star I would’ve taken off is that their level of spicy..."

TKL

"We ordered the Pork Rib and Pickle Noodle Soup (排骨炸菜面) and the Dan Dan Noodle with Dumplings (担担饺子面).I absolutely loved..."

Vivian C

"Food is always amazing, would recommend Dan Dan, dumplings in spicy sauce and mixed veggie salad! The noodle soups are really good too. Great..."

Jessi Clancey-Peetz

"This place is always busy - be careful with the spices, cos medium is ALMOST as if it's REALLY HOT. Apart from that I LOVE THEIR DANDAN noodles &..."

Polybeautyxx

"Love their spicy noodle !! You can choose the spiciness of your food and I always ask them to make it as spicy as possible and they are so good !..."

Its Me

"I visit Basu Lounge on a weekly basis - amazing friendly staff, and cheap delicious food. As so many have pointed out, their signature Dan Dan..."

Lew

"Great value and very friendly. The Dan Dan noodles are yum. Even though I like spice I always get mild and it's just right. The chicken..."

Deb Ross

"Best dumplings ever. Way better than Eden Noodles. Our favourite is always the dumplings with spicy sauce - medium or hot. Proper spicy -..."

Tamikoshack

"This is my favourite restaurant for dan dan noodles and fried dumpling they are beyond anything else. The staff are friendly. the place is a bit..."

Lauren Challenor

"Can't come to this place and not try their famous Dandan noodles. Very tastebud stimulating and delicious. Interior is quite compact and gives off a..."

Food?

"If you are a spicy food lover, you should definitely come here. This is my favorite dumplings place. Must try dumplings in spicy sauce. The best..."

Sparsh Angre

"Amazing, their Dan Dan Noodles are second to none! Super cheap and full of flavour. Cant beat Basu lounge. Their dumplings are wonderful too and the..."

S Gauze

"Came here wanting some home-style cooked food and loved the wonton soup I ordered for only $12! Definitely worth the price and filling. Friendly..."

Linlin

"I personally love the 酸辣粉 (spicy and sour vermicelli) from Basu Lounge and their famous 担担面 (dan dan noodles). I’m not even a fan of..."

Real Slug

"They just opened in Browns Bay. Ate lunch today. Staff were really lovely. Huge portions of food. Pork and chive dumplings are really good. Will..."

Fiona Thompson Finkle

"Such a lovely homey feel to the place. The dan dan noodles are the best! A small bowl is enough to fill me up, but if I had a bigger stomach I’d..."

Alyssa Medel

"We had pork and chive dumplings in hot spicy sauce...They are the best dumplings you can get in Auckland! I will have to go back to try some of the..."

L.B.

"Very Cheap Prices. Very Very VERY delicious food. Best fried dumplings I ever had. The dan dan noodle is very addictive and want to kee eating more..."

Aaah400

"Love this place, great food and good prices. Always go here for noodles so yummy. If you go at lunch time expect to line up out side but worth the..."

Carol

"Seafood noodles soup 😘😘😘😘Nice tasty and healthyBest place to full ur tummy in low priceDandan noodles with dumplings are..."

Apurva Fendar

"We ordered two reasonably sized noodles (炸酱面& 球球面加猪肉) and a soya milk for $19.50. Both of the noodles were really tasty and..."

Dxlche

"Love this place! Good authentic cheap food! Love their work!I really enjoy the dandan noodles. Always get the large one because it doesn't cost..."

Hana Elizabeth Hong

"I finally visited this place! After my first trial of Dandanmen at Eden noodle cafe, I have become a huge fan of it. Many friends of mine recommended..."

Jay

"The best cold noodle dish I have had the pleasure of enjoying in Auckland. I wish thei opening times were as consistent as the quality of their..."

Vinmanrules

"Stop by as there was not much on offer on the second day of the NY but left very impressed. Had the small bowl option of Hot/Sour Vege noodles and..."

Cajetan

"Seriously good, seriously tasty. Entree salads are a particular treat. Try the mushroom ones. Dumplings are gorgeously fresh. I recommend this place..."

Jake Harlowe

"A solid option for noodles and dumplings on the Shore, without having to trek to D-Road. Best part about the noodles is that they're springy with..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Ok service but very friendly. Best beef noodles I've had so far. Extremely tender pieces of beef which fall apart when you grab it. They literally..."

Ube

"Bloody amazing. For entree definitely get the mung bean jelly, tastes absolutely spectacular. All of their noodles are absolutely delicious and in..."

Bella Qian

"Have beeb 3 times, Hard to find parking area..It is a small restaurant with kinds of noodles and dishes. tasty noodle soup and dishes just shown in..."

Bubbletea

"Wonderful friendly service and order quickly taken. Salads came out quickly and were delicious and fresh (agaric with vinegar and cucumber with..."

Kath Tee

"Taste: I find this place to be on the spicier end of the spectrum. However you do get the choice of mild, medium and spicy. I would highly recommend..."

Beardie

"In winter time, this is one of our family's favorite place to eat.Our favorites: mung bean jelly, dumplings in spicy sauce, dan dan noodle with..."

Andrean

"This place is always packed so it's always crammed inside. Though I've only tried a few items on their menu (dumplings, dandan noodles and spicy..."

Tabitha De Guzman

"Went there today on a rainy day and ordered the pork and chives dumplings in spicy sauce, it couldn't have been a more perfect dish for the..."

Adnan Ahmed

"A little bit dark and old shop. Foods are cheap and tasty. Love their spicy dan dan noodle with dumplings. That fills me up with less than..."

Lynn

"Woah! The pork and chive dumplings with chilli sauce was such a cracker!! Yummmooo!!!! Such a small place defs recommend takeaway. Also had their..."

Eat.sleep.repeat

"This place is small, crammed, even a little run down - the menus were faded and falling apart, complete with tacky pictures... fine dining this is..."

MrGodHimself

"Their dan dan noodles is a must-try! Although it may look like a bowl of white, unseasoned, plain noodle, stir it and you wouldn't believe what..."

Annie Ren

"I ordered the beef noodle soup and some dumplings. For $15, I had to take some of the dumplings home. The beef in the noodle soup was marinated..."

Lmrliu74

"This style of Chinese food is the best. I love the fresh salads, we had the Cucumber and Enoki mushroom salad.The dan dan noodles with pork was..."

Miss Kiki

"The food is very flavoursome and slightly different to others of the same cuisine. Flavour is distinctive and value is superb. The Cucumber and..."

Whiskyncigars

"We've dined at Basu Lounge too many times, and have totally forgotten to review it. It seems that this restaurant has been here for ages. A..."

Jade Lim

"This place is small and crowded. Their serving size is quite large and they sure know how to make a good noodle! I also tried some of their rice..."

Sabrina Chae

"Despite its small size, they served a YUM dan dan noodle. I ordered the hot dan dan noodle with pork, and yea they are REALLY spicy! And the one with..."

Katharina Wulandari

"yum. Loved their vegan dumplings. Always packed which means it must be good. Service is good. Food is fast. Large portions. Amazing pricing. Can not..."

Sophia

"Always busy and know the reason why always lots of people there. My favorite is 'dumpling noodle soup' and 'Dandan dumpling soup'...."

장재창

"I've always walked past this placed and its always rammed (got to be a good sign) Went in tonight and what a great little Noodle and Dumpling place..."

Alwayseating

"Finally tried out the highly recommended Dan Dan noodles (in spicy) and boy was it worth it for only $6! Got a side of dumplings for $10 which was a..."

Dianca Mitchell

"Had the Dan Dan Noodles. They are wonderfully inauthentic (compared to the stuff in Sichuan). Noodles are well cooked and come in a sticky and spicy..."

Han

"We had the Dan Dan noodles and the sauce was very tasty. The only thing is that the noodles can be a bit starchy. Dumpling skin is also a bit thicker..."

Siow Fong Chen

"The best dumplings!! Don't be put off by the first sight of this place. Service is very friendly and food is delicious. Most dishes can be made less..."

Melissa Mathieson

"My friends and I tried this place this afternoon for the first time and it was such a great experience. The service was super friendly that we warmed..."

Shirlzwhirlz

"Thanks to the two reviewers before us. We took your recommendations and ordered the cucumber salad, Dan Dan Noodle with Pork and Dumplings in Spicy..."

Mathew Barnes

"Hot and Spicy Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles are just the best ever!Love the food here, would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes hot..."

Kyle Denning

"A friend from HongKong recommends this Sichuan restaurant in Takapuna to me! •_• Tiny but busy! Sichuan cuisine is all about spicy..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Great little hole in the wall place to get flavourful noodle or dupling dishes cheap. Food here is great value for money and the portion sizes are..."

Jean-luc Lawlor

"I tried the dan dan spicy noodle soup... Its very authentic. Travelled from Otara to try these noodles I googled the best Sichuan noodle soup..."

Kevin Toto

"Love the dan dan pork noodles here. The whole gang and I come here for these noodles almost every other week. They are traditionally spicy noodles,..."

Deeksha Nanaiah

"my favorite Dan dan noodles!!! I love both hot and cold one. Dumpling and other salad is also awesome! Because all food is fantastic, others don't..."

JOHN AHN

"Food was delicious and came in literally 5 minutes and there was four dishes! Lovely service, definitely coming..."

Madison Kj

"Not a big place, but enough to sit down have meal. Not suggesting for group more than 4 people, would be hard to sit down. Food is good, spicy is..."

Patrick Y

"Best dandan noodles in the city. Very authentic. Have to be careful with the heat, as the medium is quite spicy already - especially if you're not..."

Alex Tjahjana

"Freshest food i’ve ever tasted! Amazing customer service. Definitely..."

Poppy-Mae War

"Delicious dan dan noodle with mince pork as well as chicken salad. The portions are very generous in this restaurant. Make sure you have enough..."

Laurence Ho (Bluegray)

"Visited on weekday at noon, 75%fully occupied. Only one staff serving, taking orders, setting up the tables etc. I have ordered wonton noodle and..."

TheNZLILY

"Food is special here. Simple and delicious flavours. Restaurant is tired inside but it’s all part of the vibe. They do takeaway as..."

Seb Webster

"First time trying this place, great food. Dan Dan noodles where fantastic would be 5 stars if had a little more peanut sauce on..."

Ryan

"Extremely great value for money. The Dandan noodles taste amazing, come in a massive portion and cost only $12 - $14 depending on if you want meat..."

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