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White And Wong's - Viaduct, Auckland
88
/100 (3498 ratings)
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Chinese
Vegan Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Street Food
Chinese
Street Food
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Pork
Calamari
Cocktails
Peking Duck
Pad Thai
Steamed rice
Chinese Roast Duck
Curry
Wagyu
Fig Martini
Prawns
Lamb curry
Lemongrass CrĆØme Brulee
Choice of Dumplings
Beef
Gua Bao Chinese Roast Pork Belly Red Onion & Peanut Salad
Green Curry
Fijian Style Sashimi of Kingtish Heirloom
Mandarin Duck
Freshly Shucked Market Oysters Chilli Jam
Peking Duck
Dumplings
Crispy Fried Chicken Sticky Chilli Sauces
Red Curry
Pancakes
Pecking Duck Pancakes
Kung Pao Chicken
Salad
Chicken noodle soup
Crab
Salmon Sashimi
Duck
Lamb
Beef Salad
Oyster
Fish
Bang Bang Chicken Salad
Salmon
Sashimi
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Fried rice
Sit down
Asian
Chinese
Street Food
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was fantastic. Yummy start with the popadoms and edamame beans. They came with stunning sauces to compliment the flavor. Dumplings were..."
Stacey N
"We are here one afternoon for a late arvo/early dinner. We got sat outside which I originally was skeptical of, but it was nice and right by the pier..."
Dane Brough
"I celebrated my wife's birthday with a dinner at White + Wongās - Auckland Viaduct, and it was truly amazing. The food was outstanding. We tried..."
mohammed arsiwala
"Ambience and service was particularly good here. Food the usual nice stuff from White and Wongs. Orders can take a long time. Arguably worth the..."
ENKI'S FUN TECHNO STUFF (EnkiTrillionaire)
"We went to White and Wongs recently to celebrate my birthday and the food is amazing. Variety of food options available and decent size portions...."
kalyan chavala
"I have heard of W+W for some time. So I have high expectations. It's now a well established restaurant. In most cases, there won't be any wow factors..."
A K
"We came here for lunch. The restaurant space is large and comfortable, the area inside each corner has a different decoration. The outside space..."
Chloe Dang
"Was craving Asian food and this definitely fulfilled that! Good sized portions and great location at the harbour area. Best to book beforehand as it..."
Soraya K
"Attended a work event here and had a fantastic evening. Cocktails were so good, food was so delicious and the staff were so friendly. Will definitely..."
Nikki Mackenzie
"Went there on a Tue night and couldn't believe how busy and vibey it was. Amazing location right on the waterfront, incredible interior decor..."
Haydi Foster
"The green curry was rich and amazing. One of the best curries I have ever had. Book ahead for the sea view..."
Tony Kwok
"Amazing waterfront restaurant experience! Cozy interior seating, beautiful waterfront seating, staff are friendly and fast, food and drinks were..."
Emma M
"Came here for a Christmas work function. Loved the atmosphere, calamari is to die for. Great choices of drinks too. Highly..."
Lorraine Singh
"Hands down best oysters I have ever had, and Iāve had my fair share (oysters with chilli jam and crispy shallots).The kingfish sashimi was fresh..."
KÄren Sanders
"Spectacular food service was exclent drinks were Devine. This is such a great place to go highly recommend. Worth every star 5/5..."
Jarrod Mackenzie
Bao Baby Bao
87
/100 (480 ratings)
Quick Bites
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Philly Cheese Steak
Crab
Soft Shell Crab
Pork and Prawn Dumplings
Pork
Deep Fried Ice Cream
spring rolls
Veggie Dumpling
Beer
Pork Bao Chicken Bao Veggie Bao
Potato chips
Spicy House Mongolian Beef
Korean Fried Chicken and Chicken Dumplings
Bang-Bang Salad
PO Bao
B B Q Pork Belly on Rice
Asian
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food is tasty, portion sizes are quite small. The chicken/pineapple dumplings are the best. I didnāt really enjoy the crab bao but would recommend..."
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"The food is delicious, I ordered the Philly Cheese Steak Lunch Combo with Bang Bang Salad, staff was friendly and I was able to order without..."
Jon Dinglasan
"@theelliottstables has been one of our favorite places since they opened. It is an enchanting Dining Village set in a beautiful historic building...."
FoodiesTable
"Ordered the beer battered fries- crunchy on the outside soft on the inside and really enjoyed the siracha mayo. The spicy Mongolian beef was average..."
#fatlyfe
"Absolutely amazing angry bird for just 5 dollars! and the service is..."
Kelly
"Staff know their stuff and very informative on what food to offer, price is reasonable and food is great... crunchy chicken wings (you can have it by..."
Charmed Foodie
"Yum! Absolutely loved the KFC(Korean Fried Chicken)! 1kg def beat - next time will order the 500gram. The chicken dumplings were perfect and the..."
YumTum
"Second time we have eaten here. Deliciously fresh bao buns and this time we had a light and tasty sweet and sour pork. Go to the upstairs area to get..."
Mike Currie
"This was delicious and well priced, some of the nicest spicy chicken wings we have tried. Bao were very flavourful..."
LV.N
"Came here around lunchtime and got the angry bird bao. It was really good and only $5!! Service was very prompt and the staff were friendly. Will..."
Ditoya
"Got the āangry boyā buttermilk chicken bao!! ššš for $8 cant beat it! Juicy tasty piece of chicken, soft bao and yummy sauce!! Would..."
Daneka Geaney-Jones
"oh my! soft pillowy bao bund with the juicy meats. We ordered the Angry Bird, crispy chicken bao and the Bao belly bao with pork belly. Both with a..."
Dora The Food Explorer
"Had the $10 lunch deal and it was super generous - big bao with a big piece of chicken and delicious fresh crispy chips with plenty of dipping sauce...."
Lizzie
"Had dinner at Elliot stables last night and decided to try Bao Baby Bao for the first time. Had the Spicy Mongolian Beef and the Pork and Prawn..."
Gillian Vincent
"I really enjoyed my meal here. I ordered the wagu beef bao and it came out very very quickly, maybe 3 mins? Anyway, it tasted just as I would expect..."
Crackerjacker
"Come here on a weekly basis and have never had a bad bao. Despite being a die hard meat eater, I find myself ordering the Mean Green Bao on more than..."
Amindha Fernando
"Caught this place at their last half hour of business on a Friday night. The staff were busy but really relaxed and friendly, we had a nice chat with..."
Karen B
"If you are looking for a different kind of bao then this is your place, Bao Baby Bao. If you think the usual barbecue pork filling just donāt make..."
Ang Sarap
"Came into Bao Baby Bao for lunch with a friend and we both had the angry bird bao which is a chicken bao. I enjoyed the bao, it is probably the best..."
Karina
"Bao Baby Bao was damn amazing. The girlfriend and I went here for the first time and both loved it. We both got the Angry Bird Bao which costs $8..."
Anastasia Matiatos
"Baos have definitely blown up recently and this place does them amazingly. In comparison to other places this is cheap, tasty and convenient..."
Tom Wong
"I don't understand the 1-3 stars? I literally go there religiously with the whole office. Staff are awesome and food is even better. You have to have..."
Conway Karaitiana
"Chicken Dumpling- Very fresh and delicious, dumplings made well. served while still nice and warm. will definitely recommend. Paid $10 for 8 pcs...."
Lina Jocelyn
"Came here for work lunch. The lunch menu is quite cheap. $10 can get you a bao and chips. The food came quite fast too. Go early though as the queue..."
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"Hidden gem in the heart of auckland city.. found this place and fall in love instantly, will hang out here more often.. love the bao especially the..."
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"Have been here a few times as a quick lunch stop. The most delight Baos! Have had the angry bird and Bao Belly, both were so fresh, full of flavour..."
Lauren Cluff
"Bao baby bao is amazing. Such yummy baos (and we have tried a fair few bao places in Auckland). Such fresh ingredients and the chicken was so crunchy..."
Shivaun Brogden
"We just came by for the fried ice cream but also ended up getting some baos since we were there and still a bit peckish. they have quite a few..."
Benedict Uy
"Pretty good restaurant in elliott stables and we tried their crispy potato chips, fried icecream , pork dish and everything was nice. Service was..."
Vivek
"Angry birds bao was soft, crispy and delicious. Price was okay but portion was quite small. Meat tasted fresh and sriracha sauce was provided. Honeyt..."
Rosanne Choy
"Bao have been pretty popular recently, have seen a lot of places in Auckland offering now but this is my first time trying. I think the..."
Kylie
"Hands down THE best bao I've ever had!! I couldn't believe how good it tasted!it was so good that I said atleast 3 "so good!" While I was stuffing my..."
Tan.ned
"I can't get enough of those chicken baos! That sauce is the standout for sure but every component is perfectly balanced and a star in it's own right...."
Desmond Lucali
"First visit to this place was great! They have the most Divine Baos and they bang bang chicken salad was amazing! Staff are awesome too, I asked the..."
Sunaina Goundar
"Such cool decor. We sat upstairs which really takes you out of the busyness of Elliot Stables. We ordered 3 plates to share plus dessert to come out..."
Aleisha T
"Came here for dinner. Wasnāt that hungry so ordered just the angry bird bao bun which was the perfect portion. Also got the lotus root chips and..."
G
"Loved this place.Ā Atmosphere in Elliott Stables was great and the food here was fresh, delish and left us wanting to come back the next day.Ā Ā ..."
Nicole Clifford
"OMG! You must go here! it is absolute perfection. We had the Angry chicken Bao ea, Lotus chips, sweet and sour pork and the yum yum belly.... and my..."
Sophie Allegra Unterhofer
"Very tasty philly cheese steak bao. The crispy onion is adding sensation between the tender beef and soft bun.The lotus root crisp is a must..."
LoveLims
"Tasty!Fresh ingredients on a small but perfectly formed menu, something for everyoneService was quick for anyone racing to a show..."
Dale Spencer
"The Angry Bird Bao was delicious! One of the best Baoās Iāve had! The Korean fried chicken was so disappointing though. The sauce that was coated..."
Dotxfood
"Yum, yum, yum. Love the Angry Bird bao, the bun is amazing, the chicken so crispy with a licking finger sauce.Wanna come back so many..."
Diogo Reck
"More and more bao restaurants are popping up all over Auckland, so I decided to pop in on a Sunday afternoon to see if itās worth the..."
Grace Huang
"Philly cheese steak Bao. Full on fusion magic that absolutely rocks. Busy little place but the food more than makes up for it. Friendly and pleasant..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"$10 lunch deal on Tuesday!!!I got Cheesy steak bun and chunky chips and I didnāt regret at allThe cheese sauce went so well with the..."
The Poor Foodie
"came down to the former horse stables site again as i wanna try these yummy looking dumplingsĀ selling here. Got the chook dumps here and as seen in..."
Diner8Here
"The newest addition to Elliott Stables and it has quite a few vegetarian options!The decor in the restraurant is very cool and modern - I..."
Veggie Delights
"I love getting the Bao's here. Seriously my fav shop. I just had one for lunch today, the Pork Belly Bao, and seriously this was by far the best one..."
Atareta Tan
"Had a vegetarian bao at this restaurant today. It was very tasty and fresh. The sauce was a good match for the meal. Highly recommended to..."
Kinga Csizmadia Hajmasi
"My overall experience was great! The inside atmosphere was vibrant and engaging. The staff were kind and helped me choose delicious food.I had the..."
WOLF DCRT
"Polite and friendly staff. All the food was amazing, Angry bird bao was definitely my favourite! We also had the desserts and WOWOWOW! We will be..."
Chelsea Newell
"Loved the Angry Bird Bao from Bao Baby Bao. The chicken was super crispy and cooked superbly. I really liked the sriracha mayo because it..."
Azana Bhatia
"Booked a leaving party with Bao Baby Bao for 20 people and every single person was blown away by how delicious the food was and how incredible the..."
Bianca Ward
"This place is located in Elliott stables on the right side before the bathrooms. Budget friendly options and fast service. I ordered mine takeaway..."
Miura Elikana
"Lovely place in the stables. Staffs are friendly and the food was AMAZING!!!! The belly bao just melted into my mouth, the po bao was no joking at..."
Dinnerin
"Amazingly good. I've grown up eating bao in my family and I gotta say the Philly Cheese steak bao is one of the greatest creations ever. Highly..."
David Han
"Lovely new eatery in Elliott Stables. Everything I've tried here has been fantastic and the pricing is pretty affordable. Special shoutout to the..."
Alec Mckay
"Had the Dandan Noodles and Sweet and Sour Pork. Both were tasty and fresh. The sweet and sour was particularly nice, home made flavours without the..."
Sherman E C Ng
"I have been here a couple times in the last 2 months since they opened and was very pleased. I often visit the stables to go to Bonz because they are..."
Wine & Dine
"Very tasty new Bao place in Elliot Stables. We tried the pork, and the soft shell crab - both were great. They had a good deal on, $13 for a Bao and..."
Becca Barnes
"The food here was awesome.. very good priced as well... theĀ Dumplings were very nice, you can taste all the ingredients, and the Chicken Bao was to..."
Zen Loo
"Absolutely wonderful staff complement the delicious array of dishes on the menu.I recommend getting a bao each and some dishes to share. My..."
Patrick Lee
"Newly opened eatery at Elliot Stables, and was super keen to try it out! I ordered the Bao Belly Bao with Chunky Chips lunch special, and my friend..."
Kirsten
"Really enjoyed this place, and probably the best food Iāve had at Elliot Stables. Big flavours, quick service and reasonably priced. Awesome work,..."
Ben Lilley
"So glad we found this little gem..! We ordered quite a lot off the menu and were delighted with all of the food. We ordered the pork, beef and..."
Breadzania
"Cute and delicious eatery in a good hall. Really enjoyed the Angry Bird Bao and Bao Belly Bao lunch combos. We also got the Food King Duck Dim Sum -..."
Emily Guile
"I was looking for a specific dish that is soft shell crab and that is the reason Iāve chosen this eatery. The soft shell crab is one of my fav..."
Deanna
"Honest review, itās the first restaurant in Auckland Iām giving 5 star for the amazing food. Ordered Philly cheese Steak and it taste heavenly...."
Zhe Yong
"I had a fantastic experience trying Bao Baby Bao for the first time. I ordered the vegetable dumplings ($12) and loaded fries ($12). I was very..."
Atlas āatoā Todd
"We were in town for the Van Pimpenstein show. Great food, fair prices. I ate here several times. The pork belly bao made me feel like a dinosaur,..."
P R
"We just came by for the fried ice cream but also ended up getting some baos since we were there and still a bit peckish. they have quite a few..."
Benedict Uy
"Incredible food!! It was delicious and the Elliot stables eatery was very cool. We had the pork noodles, beef and rice and dumplings and they were..."
Sophie Penman
"Excellent excellent excellent place for a Monday night. $80 and we are so full both got baos and dumplings and a cocktail. Will come..."
Alexhughes79
"Always a delight to dine here. For my nth visit, I ordered Philly Cheesesteak with chips. (I always order the chips for their spicy dip!) First time..."
Miguel Efondo
"Great little hidden gem with amazing tasting food thatās quick, affordable and delicious. We got the crab bao, pork belly bao, dumplings and Korean..."
Choo Hang Khoo
"I got pork n prawn dumplings and duck spring rolls. Pork one is kinda common taste? Good enough, but duck spring rolls were absolutely..."
So won K
"Pork and shrimp dumplings ... good value for money i think nice and tasty and well presented. Calamari dish has a nice coating and the calamari is..."
micheal white
"Had the lunch combo- mean green and it was delicious. Super crispy eggplant with a good amount of sauce. The thick chips were yum as well !..."
Dana Young
"We try to order local during lockdown. But our favourites were closed for ordering and I was craving a Bao and some dumplings! Let me tell you I have..."
Grace Kemp
"For pre-theatre show dinner, we checked out Bao Baby Bao in Elliott Stables. I ordered the angry bird bao, spicy mango salad and chicken ginger..."
Taylar W
"Chicken bao + chips = 10$ for lunch set! Bao was super delicious too..."
joy kim
"Love love love, this place! They serve amazing food and reasonable prices! The dumplings are delicious! I had the prawn and chicken dumplings and..."
Melissa Martin
Sam Woo Vietnamese Cafe
86
/100 (1814 ratings)
Restaurants
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Dinner
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Wonton soup
Roast duck
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Fresh Rolls
Deep Fried Squid
Lemongrass Chicken
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Noodle
Yang Chow Fried Rice
BBQ Pork on Rice
Beef
Vegetable Delight
Roast Chicken
Deep Fried Wontons
Special Beef Noodle Soup
Duck
Spring Rolls with Pork Meat
Ribs
Salted Steam Chicken Satay Chicken Spring Rolls
Fried rice
Robby Style Tea
Sweet and sour chicken
Seafood & Vegetables
Vermicelli
Sweet sour pork
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Cheap Eats
"The best cheap eats when after big tasty comfort food portions in a casual food hall kinda vibe. Been a regular for years and my go to is always the..."
Kiki
"First time visit this place, ordered their spring rolls and Special beef rice noodle. They both are really delicious! They put a very decent amount..."
Christine H
"We decided to deviate from our fav pho place and try Sam's place. We ordered deep fried spring rolls, chefs special which is the rice dish and we..."
Sophie Wang
"First time dining in Otahuhu, the place wasnāt too busy and it was very spacious. A decent and clean place for lunch. Menu was intense lots to..."
Nathalie
"It's our local so we come here often and are always happy with food and service. A number of times we've turned up in a small group with no prior..."
Seni. O
"Best beef pho Iāve had, the broth was good and had lots of flavour & the food came out quick & the springrolls was cheap which was 3 for $5...."
Foodloverakl
"Lovely place to dine in with a large group or by yourself. thoroughly enjoyed the spring rolls and well done meat soup. Great prices and awesome..."
Jen Matautia
"I have been coming here for years & the food is always consistent and yum. Most times unless it's very busy (e.g. mothers day) the food is brought..."
Courtney Ann
"Best Vietnamese place around - there are a few other Vietnamese places around Otahuhu but this is probably the best in terms of price $. Most mains..."
N Song
"Food was great and has a decent size per serving. The restaurant is spacious but it's hard to find parking esp during busy hours. We ordered pho,..."
Yprilg
"We had a large group of people having dinner here for the first time. The setting appeared average but the food and service made up for it. The..."
Vanessa Gao
"Awesome service and a popular place with really good food. Food was fresh and tasty and delicious. Very reasonably priced with generous amounts of..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"One word.... Daymmmm! I cannot fault this restaurants food if i tried. Not just the fact of big portions but taste authentic and delicious! Price is..."
Albert Fu
"They are always busy, especially during weekends lunch time. You will hardly to find a space unless wait. But you can taste ārealā Vietnamese..."
Siusiu Tong
"Been here a few times.. really enjoy the food.. donāt like being seated in the big window area.. gets too hot on sunny days! Service is average....."
Mo Holloway
"Ive seen too many posts of people enjoying their big feeds here so I went in with my friends to enjoy the same experience lol. Overall what I enjoyed..."
Vinny
"Relatively generous portions and taste good too. We three have to share one pork on rice as portion is so big and one person couldn't wash it down...."
Rachel Liew
"Hearty place to have a good feed. Frequently come out of this place with a full belly.Usually we have the spicy squid.Coating is thin enough to make..."
Jho Meets Food
"Been dining here for years and you get the same taste every time. Thanks Boss for always looking out for me and my family each time I come through...."
Mel Monovai Arai
"Cheap and cheerful and everything comes in HUGE portions! I love their vermicelli noodle salad and have tried the grilled chicken, pork and pork..."
Annie Ren
"Tried this place for the first time. Had the spring rolls which were tasty and crisp. BBQ pork on rice was yum (tad dry). Rare beef pho was tasty and..."
Greg Koia
"OMG! Love this place.Came here after seeing reviews on zomato and wasn't disappointed.We ordered crispy squid which is fried in a..."
Wairaka Mason
"I am startled and stoked about the size of dishes (home-cooked size only get to see during Chinese new year, if you come from southeast lol) in..."
Vivienne_Moo
"Took my parents here for the first time, Customer service was slow waiting Up to 30 mins then our order was taken but other than that, the food was..."
Samlelasmith
"This is a great Vietnamese restaurant that I know in Auckland. The taste is exactly same with typical Vietnamese taste. I tried Bun bo in lots of..."
Katherine Mai Ngo
"Regular dining spot when looking at getting a good quick dinner fix. Service is fairly quick, staff are very attentive. Dining area spacious whether..."
Kai Mai
"OMG heard about this place from a family member and i must say Samwoo Vietnamese Cafe is the best Vietnamese food i have had here in New Zealand..."
DeejandDarnell-James Ransfield
"Legendary stir fry beef and noodles with side order of spring rolls never disappoints. One of if not the best Vietnamese restaurants out there...."
George Browne
"Absolutely love Sam Woo! Visited Auckland and went back 2 nights in a row. Food is affordable, portions are large and the food is tasty! Only..."
Grace
"Great place to eat Vietnamese looks a bit old and run down but the food is A+ Vietnamese spring rolls,Deep fried squid,Bbq pork fried rice,chicken..."
Lee Larkin-Reti
"Samwoos is definitely a go to. Nice taste of vietnamese food from the entrees to the soups and salads. My favourite thing to get is definitely the..."
Laz Irie Tiare Tyla
"WOW ! Best Vietnamese restaurant by farrrrrrr. It's not set out like a flash place, which is just my avenue as I love to go out and eat rather than..."
Mana Katsukawa Otimi
"š - Good eatery place. Book before hand!! Place is busy. Good food. Reccomend the spicy salt chicken & Spicy salt Ribs - Must have &..."
K3Krone
"One of the tried and true places Kai Mai & I will always return to if I can be bothered to drive out to otahuhu.Parking can be a little..."
Kay Vea
"Awesome service top notch food. Every thing we ordered had incredible flavours an just melted in your mouth. Has to be the best Vietnamese we have..."
Trent
"I do like the food here but not the best Asian food in Auckland. Nice cheap food and large portions! Also very accommodating as I like my food spicy,..."
Shoulyn Singh
"Have been told about this place, often, so decided to take my parents there and it definitely lived up to its reputation. The food was amazing,..."
Jasmine
"We love this place.. our favorite dishes on the menu are..1/2 Roast duckPrawn fried riceFresh pork n shrimp rollsJackfruit..."
Belah Taipari
"The menu is huge. Everything I've tried has been good and big portions. I like the plum sauce spare ribs. Try the smoothies, jackfruit is the best...."
Julia Gulia
"The restaurant serves one of the best & cheapest Vietnamese food in Auckland. And their portions are very generous too. My most favourite dish..."
Daopeksou
"Whilst most people come here to have lunch/dinner, I come here just to have the deep fried ice-cream. I love that they use French Vanilla Ice cream...."
Miura Elikana
"in love with the spring rolls my fave every time i come here have to have them with the sauce! love all the food including the deep fried ice cream,..."
Puti Morehu
"Its well known for its affordable prices and a crowd favorite in south auckland. Food there is good but can be better. Overall good friendly..."
Tien Pham
"As this place was highly recommended by friends, we decided to give it a shot.Good flavourful pho, not to heavily spiced, with a generous..."
Charmaine
"Our favourite dishes atm are spicy salty spare rib and spicy salty chicken. Both are deep fried and come on shredded cabbage chilli salad with a yum..."
Kaoseumu
"This place is awesome, not too flash but the food is great in proportion and price. Pics next time I go again. Vietnamese spring rolls are me..."
LoveFoodWithApassionš„šø (Ngata)
"I have dined here a few times as its in the metro top 50 cheap eats. It can be a very busy place but still you don't really have to wait that long..."
Vusu
"Sam woo is my go to restaurant. I am always craving the spring rolls from here and I have recommended this place to so many people. I love that the..."
Karo
"We went in for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The place is really simple and basic but very clean. They have a huge place so should be able to..."
Alana
"Best place in Otahuhu - Affordable & delicious.Must try their deep fried ice cream :) *caution: has walnut topping* However,..."
The Average Person
"If you've lived around otahuhu clearly you will well in doubt know this place. Samwoo's been around for ages and well it doesnt get old. Still feels..."
Abc
"Good cheap yummy food, decor is a bit dated but I don't mind at all parking can be a problem but that's because it is so popular :) food is..."
Shirley
"Love this place so cheap but the service is not great we waited an hour for a table and when we were finally seated it took a further 30 minutes to..."
Elena Olive Fanene
"Nothing fancy about Sam Woo, just affordable good food every time. I think most of us can agree the squid and the spring rolls are just a staple for..."
Nia Tupouniua
"Been coming here since I cant remember when withĀ my family. Lovely staff, fantastic food, open space, modest. It's extremely cheap and very high..."
Tay
"We like this place the only reason we don't come more often is the problem getting a carpark when it's busy. Today we came for pho and once again..."
Kerryj
"Authentic, delicious and affordable! The pho here is the best I have had all over Auckland with its slightly chewy noodles, flavourful soup..."
Winnie Luo
"We went here for a family catch up. Food was delicious but the dish that stood out he most definitely the spicy squid. I don't know what all the hype..."
Maria Hall
"Great Vietnamese restaurant in Otahuhu. Prices are very affordable. The building and decor is a bit dated. Definitely the place to go if you're..."
James T. Raukete
"Food here is super affordable, place looks really dated and food did not ml have much flavour for my taste. Would recommend coming here if your in..."
Ryan Wong
"This joint aint too bad. First time dining here yesterday. I was warned not to order too much incase i cant finish it... but they do have doggy bags...."
Zaq Frances
"One of the big three Otahu Vietnam restaurants i like after Try it Out, this one has the best of both Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines. Their dishes..."
Diner8Here
"The place has upgraded since our last visit years ago. Major improvement. Last time we were here we weren't too stoked with the food we had. The..."
Trish H2
"Affordable price and the food was amazing!!! We didn't have to wait long for the food that we ordered and we had them hot and the food kept coming...."
Siu Kauvaka
"Samwoo Vietnamese restaurant provides an extensive range of food as listed on the menu. Prise wise, dishes are very affordable. I would..."
Mat
"Always come here for the spring rolls that never EVER dissapoint!! Service is super fast as. Always order a lychee smoothie as well which is only..."
Taylor Nemaia
"Dishes taste authentic with fast and friendly service. Ive heard a lot of good recommendations about this place and it certainly has lived up to its..."
L G
"Not the fanciest of places, but Samwoo offer a very large menu with great options. Food is priced between $10-15 a plate which are all generous..."
Jam Taylor
"Good cheap eats! It's not a fancy place but it has a very big space and is clean.Food wise, it wasn't the best pho - beef was overcooked...."
ShoRt
"Had been passing this place for 17 years so finally this year I decided to give it a try. Best homemade fresh cheap eats in Auckland. Sam Woo opened..."
Leila Khan
"Again, it's not so pretty, but the food here @ SWVC is worth seeing past the fact that it's not the trendiest pl by far to be eating in. All the..."
Vitale Eti
"Food is great, Decor is average and the staff are slightly less than friendly but the food is cheap, tasty and quick. Soups are all around $10 and..."
Zara Alexzandra Young
"Great cheap place to go to catch up with friends. Always a busy environment and parking is sometimes hard to come by. But the food always comes out..."
Laura And Peli
"My partner and I decided out of the blue to try Sam Woos cafe. We have been living in this area for approx 10 years and have always drove past this..."
Nia T
"I had the beef pho ($9), spring rolls ($4), and longan milkshake ($3.50). Service was very quick as I was there at the end of the 2pm lunch rush...."
Stango
"Chicken rice noodle soup was watery and flavourless . I did however enjoy the deep fried spring rolls, they tasted great and were served hot with an..."
MS MNC
"First off, don't come here if you want a 5 star dining environment. It's an old car yard that hasn't changed it's decor since it opened 30 odd years..."
Ruby Care
"Samwoo is an amazing place to get pho on a cold day. You can actually taste their deep fried springroll fillings ! And their pho broth..."
Aniva Huang
"Delicious, my mother, best friend and myself very much enjoyed everything we ate. From spring rolls, fried rice, prawns and a whole bunch of other..."
Lazania K. Wihongi
"Tasty and quick meals. Between two of us, we ordered Spring Rolls, Combo Fried Rice, Combo vermicelli, Salt and Pepper prawns. All were..."
Bobby Anderson
"Food was on point - big servings and hot food šš loved the spring rolls as usual worth revisiting and affordable food monies worth alryt...."
Rosemary
"Despite its dodgy decor and lack of car parks, this place serves some pretty amazing food. Large portions, full of flavour and reasonable..."
Marcella
"Price 4/5Food 4/5Service 3.5/5Atmosphere 3.5/5Popular Vietnam restaurant in otahuhuRecommend grilled chickenAwesome. ..."
Renor Kay
"Sam Woos never fails me. I love there food. We always order alot when we go there and is fairly priced. Spring rolls, fried rice, steak chowmein, egg..."
Marina Harding
"The best Chinese , fast service and yummy food . Recommend the BBQ pork fried rice , fried squid , and the spicy salt chicken is..."
Kirstie
"Love how fast this place is and love the fact that you can BYO very ideal for bigger family's, first time I went was with just my boyf and I, second..."
Tee
"Great food, great service. Meals were always hot and received in a reasonable time. Comfortable space but the flashes decor. Parking could be a..."
Q TeA
"I Love Sam Woo's Spring Rolls and Fried wontons are so yum, Duck on rice is one of the best and at prices are great. I will deffinately be sharing..."
Shandy Moke
"My Dad has been taking me here for 20 years now and it's such a yummy place to eat at and very cheap. Always order the spring rolls and wonton egg..."
Keri
"Yummy have dined here for last 3 years & love the food. Spring rolls are delicious, spicy squid yum, love the deep fried ice cream, my children..."
Kylie Wirepa
"Yummy cheap food that the whole family enjoyed, food came really quickly, drinks are great too. Will definitely go..."
Matire Harwood
"I'm soo in love with the blumsauce spare ribs!!! yumyumyumi :) Spring rolls as well, and spicy pawns. Love it :D Keep up the good..."
Mere
"The size of the Samwoo dishes are amazingly large, the portions are great and the flavours are above average. I ordered 4-6 tall large glasses of..."
Yum
"I've been going to sam woos for almost 3 years now. The food is cheap and tastes great. The service isn't too bad either. Definitely recommend..."
Anu Sonya Devi
"Amazing food, in love with the spring rolls!Staff were reasonably good..."
Jacquelin McGarrie
"We have been going to Samwoos for over 20 years and still go back for more. Sure the decor is pretty basic but its clean and the food excellent. ..."
Carol Smith
"yummy spring rolls are the..."
Kristiana Taia
"I was introduced to this place by a friend they do need to upgrade but apart from that their food and quick service is superb I didn't like their..."
Lynelle
"LOVE THIS PLACE, food is fresh, spring rolls are a must.. Try to go here once a week as it is very affordable for the whole family....."
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"On special occasions or group bookings, Sam Woo knows how to please a lot of people with fresh and tasty Vietnamese food. Mini spring rolls are a..."
Sharon Lee-tongatama
"Am a regular here for the last 2years. The food is lovely and reasonably priced. If you don't mind the not-too-flash surroundings but want yummy..."
Junita Liufalani
"Been eating here since I was a little girl and my old man would order whole ducks and king garlic prawns for my birthday! They're primo, very..."
Sammy Banks
"This is one of the best restaurants around!The food is amazing!! I was intoduced to this place 4 years ago and am a regular there!...decor isnt..."
Jayandpete
"First time here. Came from West to check this place out. Very nice food. No complaints, good service. Awesome enviroment. Will be back to dine..."
Sio Sale Leo
"I haven't been here for years and was able to come by since I was in the area. They do have a parking area but I ended up just parking on the street...."
Benedict Uy
"Been here a few times & always loving the authentic pho noodle soup we order from Samwoo Vietnamese Cafe! They cater for large groups or a table for..."
Pat Sea
"Great food, fast efficient service. The staff are very very friendly and the guy that was walking around (maybe the boss/manager?) was awesome! He..."
Tyndale Fiso
"Not the most modern place but certainly one of the best in..."
Marina Wetere
"Amazing food, high quality service. Will definitely visit again. Thank you so much Samwoo staff for the wonderful food. The spring rolls never fail..."
Melenaite Tohi
"First time here. Great range, very tasty. No frills quality food - dine in or..."
Jase Aff
"Parking is a little strange, customer service is average but is better then try it out for sure, pricing is very good and affordable for its portion,..."
Johnny Chao
"Good service. Tasty dishes. Quick dish preparation. Not enough parking. Menu needs to be updated with more pictures..."
Joseph Shin
"Love Sam Woos. Our family have been frequent visitors for over 20years. Our go to's are Spicy squid, Satay chicken, spring rolls, salted steam..."
Atawhai Dudley
"Nice family friendly and comfortable Vietnamese restaurant. Decent flavours and decent portions. Wonton rice noodle soup + Beef chow mein/chow fun..."
Jina Kim
"Another one of our go toās! For amount of food & price, definitely worth it for groups!! Recommend the fried squid, spicy squid, raw beef salad and..."
Dallas Fa'amatuainu
"Experience a different kind of eating, this place has you cooking your own food at your table, you will be supplied a oven with a hotpot with an..."
AhFook kids
"They don't proclaim to be a fancy restaurant and it's not by far, but the food and drinks are damn..."
Leonard Treloar
"Been a few years since we last came. Service was amazingly fast. Food was still excellent and cost..."
Albert Maynard
"Solid place. Heaps of food portions, quick, spacious. Parking can be a bit tricky. Thank you..."
Joseph Kim
"Very casual but delicious and big..."
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Red Elephant
86
/100 (1706 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
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Satay chicken
Beef Pad See
Tequila Sunrise
Pad Khing
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Red Curry
Thai Iced Tea
Lamb
Pad Thai
Chocolate Mousse
Curry
Ginger and Spring Onion
Flaming Chicken
Ginger Steam Whole Snapper
Flamed Chicken
Banana split
Mix Fruit Cocktail
fish cakes
Authentic Turkish Coffee by Press of Button
Chicken satay
Beef Massuman Curry
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
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Mid-range
"We haven't had a family dinner since the beginning of the year so we decided to visit Red Elephant for some delicious Thai cuisine. Having been to..."
Sharon Louie
"First time visitor and was blown away by the service and quality of food. Would highly recommend this restaurant! Will be visiting them..."
Pretesh Patel
"Nice Thai restaurant in town. Food is awesome. Service is very quick and professional. Definitelt would love to visit again on some special occasions..."
The. GIANT. Eater
"I dined here for a work dinner with my team. The interior is very relaxing with classic music playing and the service is immaculate - our water..."
Mya S
"Must try the flaming chicken which is their signature menu. While chicken literally comes out on flame. It doesnāt taste anything special, but you..."
Jonathan Chau
"My favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. Sophisticated interior with spacious seatings. Well presented staff with excellent hospitality. A..."
Lucy
"Great ambience and service. Variety of options on the menu and the lighting is just perfect. Tried the vegeterian pad Thai and it tasted nice and the..."
Nyasha Makunga
"Great Ambiance and very quick service. Tried Pad Prig Sod with ChickenĀ meat and a glass of Chardonnay. Delicious food, good quantity and overall a..."
Sehaj Mehra
"Well, first off, I don't give 5's as nothing is perfect, but I wish there was the option for a 4.5. This really was a great experience. The..."
Glenn P
"This is absolutely the best place for Thai Cuisine. The service is lovely, the owner is so welcoming and takes care of all your needs and the..."
BelaIna
"Beautiful restaurant environment and great customer service. First time dining here but definitely not the last. Every bite of food was filled with..."
Sital Kumar
"Prices little towards the higher side but good food & service. Lovely ambience. One of the better Thai joints in the area. Highly..."
Kishore Mitra
"Have been to this restaurant a few times with work colleagues and it has never disappointed. The dishes all come in portions to share and the lovely..."
Angelique Cagara
"Great place. Good service and the food was on point. Asked our waitress for a few recommendations and she couldn't have had it any more..."
FoodieBeast
"Nice atmosphere, spacious and fancy interiors, pretty decent foods cooked from fresh ingredients but meats were lack in marinate. Authentic..."
Injae Danny Seo
"You can't miss the iconic red elephant statue situated at the front of the restaurant. From the outside it looks more like a business building than a..."
I_like_pickles
"Not the biggest fan of Thai food, but I did end up liking the food. Service was good, but got annoyed by the fact the waitress kept topping up the..."
Adhisha
"I always see the red elephant statue outside this restaurant when I drive along khyber pass and thought to give it a try! Absolutely no regrets...."
Jenny Da
"Food was nice and bit expensive and also they should not charge extra for the rice.Ā And should update their menu and add satay Chicken as a main...."
PRITI RATHOD
"Cannot thank Abdul and his team enough for the great service, food and night! I had an event at Red Elephant last week for around 40 guests and each..."
Vaimoana Tevi
"First impression - Bad! Had a bad experience with the owner Abdul.Second impression - Great! The food is the best Thai in Auckland hands..."
Pankaj Kini
"A very tasty meal experience. Generous portions which makes the price seem reasonable. Dishes here range from $15 to $40. Rice is per head, so if you..."
AdLee
"Delicious! Went and had a fantastic meal with family. Loved every part. The staff were welcoming, food spicy but just right and lots of great..."
Rowan Rebecca
"Great service, tasty food, good vibe and good location. Food portion is big and well worth it. Great for work Christmas dinner and other..."
FoodieAsh
"Red Elephant is an amazing, fancy restaurant to dine at for a special occasion or in a group. Although quite expensive, it is up there in the best..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Good parking - good service - good ambience - smells great - yummy food. A must visit for authentic Thai cuisine. To top it off very very fast..."
Taran
"Went there with a group of 5 last night. I must say its an amazing place !! Very accommodating for when we booked for 8 and only ended up with 5...."
Basra2nv
"This place has the best authentic curries. They were definitely worth the price.I loved the elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. Service was quick..."
Miriam Mikaelson
"What a fabulous restaurant,Amazing attentive service, lovely ambience and decor, was freezing outside but restaurant was comfortably..."
Franhorsman
"been here 3 times over the years/ one of the best thai places i ever eaten at. i have been to thailand and the taste is similiar but actually the..."
Mojo Jade
"Would give this restaurant a 10 if option was there. Came here tonight with my husband and our couple friend as a date night. Oh my word we ordered..."
Debi Barrett
"Very well presented dishes are served with rice potions as much needed.Not sure about authentic thai food.... This is one of the best options I..."
JPK
"The Red Elephant has a great ambience.The restaurant caters for large groups. It's my family's go-to for birthdays and occassions.I..."
Brenda Phu
"Celebrated sis' birthday here. The service was great from start to finish as the rice and water refill were consistent. The environment was..."
Jason Zhang
"Epic food, epic service that makes you feel special. Abdul and his team do the business every time. Very attentive and happy to tweak the menu to..."
Andy Bruce
"I came here a while ago but all the times that I have come to eat, I was always impressed by the food I was served. My partner and I came here for..."
SHIKA š
"If I ever have to recommend a Thai restaurant to anyone , this place would be it. I've been coming to this restaurant for almost over 5 years now,..."
Vinnie
"This place us mint. Had a whole snapper and it was delish!! Very good food, popular place as it was packed out on a Saturday night. Parking a little..."
Gavin Leat
"I had a gluten-free pad thai dish at Red Elephant the first time I went. It was delicious, but the noodles were a little stiff. I really enjoyed the..."
M.K.
"Thai food at its best! Red Elephant offers you healthy, clean and a very Thai like experience.The food here is expensive ( almost..."
Aabhas Dole
"My friends and I have a great night at red elephant. We order the whole chicken,raw Prawn, beef and green curry wiz chicken. We love the whole..."
ā¤ļøIrene
"Saturday night, a busy day doing shopping and we were quite tired. We were a bit hungry but we didn't want to dress up and go out for a fancy..."
Eduardo Dias
"Very nice clean healthy Thai food a cut above most others.The dishes are almost twice the price of most Thai restaurants but worth it in..."
R & A
"I've dined here a few times now and always enjoy the food and ambience. The location is quite random and from outside it doesn't look like much, but..."
Charlene Weaver
"Good food and good service however the staff dont seem like they know what the menu is about. I always ask for a plate that doesn't have vegetables..."
Sheiar Al Osachi
"The best Thai place that i have ever been. The curries are really awesome and the ambiance is very pleasant. The waitresses here are very warm and..."
Sriram Annayan
"Bloody delicious i tell ya ..."
Arie Ali
"The trade mark elephant at the front, even better now wearing an All Black jersey. What's not too like. Great food, great service, great place. But..."
Dean
"So I was looking to dine at a restaurant to celebrate my birthday last night. That's when I remembered Red Elephant which a friend had mentioned long..."
Zahabia
"I have been here a few times and I am consistently satisfied. The dishes came out relatively quick and they were all so tasty! Definitely would..."
Sherry
"We enjoyed an absolutely 5 star evening here yesterday for my birthday, opting to go with the set banquet menu. Our waitress was lovely and friendly...."
Kershia
"Been wanting to try out this place for a while now. Heard great things about this place. The decor and feel of this restaurant is very nice and warm...."
Queena
"YUM! great service great food, smells delicious as soon as you walk in the door. A very fancy Flaming Chicken seemed quite popular. A very great Thai..."
Rachel Benge
"Have been here a couple of times. Perfect choice for Thai food in Auckland. Super courteous service and some amazing and authentic Thai food. Very..."
Rakesh Sethi
"Great atmosphere, staff were friendly. It took a while for the food to come out as the were busy and had a large table to serve so it was very..."
Lena Guo
"Red Elephant is one of my go to Thai restaurants. I have been here about three times, and the ambience is lovely. Perfect for a date night!..."
Sheena
"Amazing food and staff we had the banquet room for a good friends birthday and every single one of our dietary requirements were met. Thank you for a..."
Kellie
"This has been my favourite place for Thai food for almost 10 years now, all the way back when the elephant was gold. What I like about this place is..."
Calvin
"I'm not sure who this place is owned by but from what I saw of the staff it may be Indian people, which is really surprising for a Thai place! Prices..."
Maia Churichkova
"Walked in to a beautiful setting: red and black decor, white table linen, clean, tidy .. a visual pleasure.Service: PerfectionFood: Another..."
Vyvie Kyle
"Good was bloody fantastic. I went here previous to the update when it was called golden elephant a few years ago and food hasn't changed. I had the..."
Richard Tran
"Dined here for my birthday last month, when I booked I didn't realise that this place is like a fine dining restaurant. The night we went ..."
Miss Kiki
"Forget the neighbourhood Thai restaurant that made you think you know Thai - Red Elephant is one of the finest Thai eateries in Auckland, and has..."
Gentlepig
"This is the first time I've eaten here. I have driven past this place many times and often wondered where and how to get in. Finally decided to try ..."
Oliver Samin
"Thereās a reason the Red Elephant is considered an institution when it comes to Thai food in Auckland. Located, isolated on Khyber Pass in..."
Danny
"The back story: Everyone knows the red elephant. Or if they don't - it's probably because they haven't figured out who the big red elephant belongs..."
A Culinary Affair
"Always a fanastic experience. The service and ambience is very lively and full of colour. The famous flaming chicken is delicious and the curries are..."
Jayden Campbell
"This is the best Thai I have tried in New Zealand. The food the service and the friendly atmosphere is just fantastic. Food envy is at large in this..."
Andy Thomson
"Calamari salad was amazzzzziiinnnggg!!! fav meal atm and i loved it. service was great too, the lady who served our table knew the menu well and..."
Vanessa Ross
"I was most impressed with the service and quality of the meals we ordered. I requested a dish that was not on the menu and they were more than..."
Paul
"Went there with a friend on Saturday night. We were served by very friendly staff who checked on us from time to timeļ¼so happy with their..."
Super(ļ½„_ļ½„;Phoebe
"Simply amazing :) best thai restaurant in town. Love the service with very elligent n beautiful decore where anyone would love to spend..."
Ruchi
"Took a party of five for dinner at Red Elephant on 21-2-15. Service, cuisine, ambience, and decor were uniformly excellent, if there was a rating..."
Dave Myatt
"07 Feb 15 dinner for 2 was great! got the mixed entrƩe + flaming chicken + pad thai + pinacolada + Singapore sling + mixed traditional desert! and..."
Kunal Kumar
"4 of us dined at the Red Elephant for the first time on 23.10.2014 and found it really lived up to its great reputation.Ā Parking was easy in their..."
Alison
"You can always guarantee a great meal here.The food was excellent - I tried several dishes and especially enjoyed the freshness and..."
R
"Great Ambience, lovely food accompanied by awesome service. Since I have travelled a lot I understand the Thai Flavours really well, and their food..."
Brianna L
"I have been enjoying One Red Elephant for possibly 20 years, right back to when it was called Chang Thong. Abdullah, Dianna and Nick are fantastic..."
Graham Viall
"I had dinner here last night with a group of friends. We all thought the service was excellent. The food was above average but they have great wow..."
Niall Brady
"Its the best and the most consistent Thai Restaurant we have been too. we have been going here for a number of years know.Food is always Great ...."
Dharmendra Lal
"Good service and very tasty food. Especially liked the flaming chicken!Only thing I was disappointed about was the fact we ordered a prawn..."
Nicky
"Excellent friendly service and wonderful food! The seafood is very fresh and tasty and the banana dessert is amazing.Will..."
Leoyoung
"Nic and his brother, owners of restaurant are fantastic people - would rate them 6 stars if the option was available. World class..."
Ken Choong
"I went here with my friends and family, the food is always excellent and service is great...A bit pricey but well worth it, you'll get what you paid..."
Kethy
"Had a farewell dinner for our colleague at work. We had the banquet menu and had lots of left over to take home. We all enjoyed the food especially..."
Tess
"Great food, good service, a mistake in the drinks order was corrected without fuss, nice atmosphere, enjoyable evening, a little expensive when..."
Ben Doletti
"My friend and I went to Red Elephant last week and enjoyed the wonderful food and excellent service of the restaurant, everything was an experience..."
Grace Powell
"Red Elephant offer a fine dining take on Thai food. The red and black New York bar mood lit interior adds to the atmosphere.They're not cheap,..."
Ellie
"We've only been once, but it was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! The food was divine, service as awesome and the atmosphere was great. They were VERY busy but..."
Steph
"Went there Saturday night for dinner with Hubby and young daughter. Food was great. Service was great. I love the way they bring the curry dishes..."
Lilly B
"I have to second the comment about "I cannot understand what people are complaining about"Food was great...Panang Curry was awesome, and..."
Hayden
"Great food, staff and atmosphere. Would recommend to all if you love Thai you got to try this..."
Lydia Craig
"Not sure what some others were complaining about. Excellent friendly service and delicious food! The restaurant was packed so it paid we booked in..."
Dan
"Amazing food!! Excellent service!! And didnt think that it was over priced. Food was delicious, desserts yum and COCKTAILS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS.. The..."
Yeboc
"Delicious! We tried the mixed appetiser and loved all of it. The yellow curry with chicken and potatoes was one of the best curry dishes I have ever..."
Nat
"This place is amazing. I'm a big foodie and i've been to so many thai places. I have to say, this is by far one of the best thai restaurants i've..."
Malaika
"One of the best Thai Restaurants I have been too. Right from it's ambiance, space, presentation of table, food, hospitality, etc, you just feel so..."
Kshitij Garg
"I spent my birthday with hubby here and had the most amazing experience. The service is fantastic, the food is packed with flavour and served with..."
Robyn Kriel
"Celebrated Motherās Day dinner in this lovely, well awarded Thai restaurant for 11 people. No doubt portions are huge, good for two people and to..."
Arlene Barraca
"Came here after a long time not being here. Quality of food still very high, service was also good. Price as you would expect from a higher end..."
Wilson Shum
"You wonāt miss the giant red elephant outside the restaurant if you drive pass Kyber Pass Road to Motorway 1. This Thai restaurant has been running..."
Maggie Chen
"Visit for birthday dinner. Available restaurant car park. Appetiser-mixed appetisers: doesn't feel that they are made in the house - maybe frozen..."
Kristen Jung
"Iāve dined here twice and both times were exceptional. Authentic Thai prepared to a high standard with a healthy selection of ingredients. Tasteful..."
Renae C. Greenman
"All the Star said everything, what can I said more. Great good and great..."
jason li
"Food was amazing overall, very tasty. Quantity was a lot as ordered two dishes between two people so had to takeaway. My drink was really nice as..."
Priyanka Prasad
"Delicious š food. They keep their quality ever since I known the place. Friendly and kind staff. A truly Thai..."
Rasika Ranawaka
"Always a pleasure to come here. Call ahead to book on Fridays and weekends, other days you'll be fine. Excellent food, big variety and fantastic..."
Crytos
"Love this place. Great service, great food and a great place for a romantic dinner with you wife or girlfriend, whoeverās freeššItās been..."
Michael Cartwright
"So good!! Really enjoyed. I highly recommend. Great service, friendly staff. Food was delicious and relatively good size servings, one dish good for..."
Jackie T
"Beautiful place, lovely atmosphere and amazing food. The staff are super friendly and..."
Lee-Ann Ungerer
"The iconic elephant that I have seen for years on Khyber Pass - just off the motorway. Well, we've finally been and the food was amazing, the service..."
Albert Maynard
"Have driven past so many times and finally made it. The food is delicious, staff are so lovely - weāll be..."
Lorraine Mannington Guerin
"The food tasted amazing! Had red chicken curry and sizzling tender beef. Most of all I was blown away by the excellent service! Only negative is..."
Kelvin Danielson
"Awesome experience and very modern ambience. We felt like royal family as the restaurant was very quiet due to Tuesday night. Amazing Thai food and..."
Gopi Dinakaran
"We've been there twice. Excellent service, food was sooo..."
Riddhi Mehta
Pearl Garden Dim Sim Restaurant
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Sesame Balls
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"It is a bit difficult to find a good yum char place in Auckland these days, but Pearl Garden is above average in the yum char scene in Auckland - I..."
Adam Chui
"š„I never done an epic yumcha shot before and last weekend my wish came true! Thanks to our lovely foodie friends we got to not only enjoy some..."
FoodiesTable
"My favourite Chinese restaurant for over 20 years Great to see you backMike..."
Mike Moore
"Everything I had today was authentic and fresh. My favorites are the shrimp steamed vermicelli rolls and salted egg yolk buns. The shrimp vermicelli..."
Doris Ma
"Recommended...."
Adrianna
"Thought weād pop in for a well deserved yum cha date with mum, and we were seated quickly (tho this was just after 1pm) amongst a fairly cluttered..."
The Scarfoodie
"Very quaint decor. A decent place to have dim sums at late night. They serve till 10pm but only accept order food and steam style dim sums(all $7.5)..."
Pig Cat
"The service was good ā it was a slow start but the food was worth the wait. Will definitely come back..."
Ginger Taduran
"Beautiful interior, lovely location too! The cutleries are just so antique and rustic. Dim sums were huge in size, they taste pretty authentic as..."
Arianaaa
"Yum char was nice!! Often came hot / fresh. I recommend the Prawn toast, sao mai and hargow plus black sesame balls to finish! Came to about $28ish..."
Edwar Changwai
"My go-to yumcha place, the food is pretty good(not as good as Grand Park but better than Sun World), and the service is good(topping up of tea) and..."
CherryāØ
"A better place in the area for yum cha. I regret that all these years I just knew about this place. The place has good decoration and not big compare..."
Tanz
"Ambience 4/5 Food 4.5/5 Food is tastyService 3.5/5 a pushy lady trying to get us order the most expensive dish...Said no but kept..."
Amy Zhang (25% OFF Zomato Gold Code: WANS1150)
"The food we had was good but I donāt think there was much variation circulating the time we were there. It was a Friday lunch so I would have..."
SpoonMe
"Havenāt been to Pearl Garden for a while due to parking but used really like their yumchar. Can get super busy from what I can remember. Came here..."
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"We have been to Pearl Garden on numerous occasions for both dine in and takeaway. I suggest a booking if you are dining in as sometimes the place is..."
Ghoulnz
"Food, and eating environment are good. Quantity is ok, not too much. Price is a little bit expensive, and flavour is fine. Staff is..."
Wendy Wang
"Pearl garden is one of the best dim sum restaurants in Auckland, the food is absolutely amazing and the service is also ok. It has the right amount..."
Lillie
"Went with friend for dinner and it turned out to be amazing. Very polite and prompt service, loved the decor. And the food was fresh, hot and..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Probably one of my favourite places in central Auckland to come have yum Cha. They're not as busy as some of the Chinese restaurants but the..."
Carmelia Ng
"Itās really not hard to see how Pearl Garden has kept its doors open for over 40 years. Itās still fully packed for Yum Char every single..."
Jack C
"A group of my school friends and I met here for dinner on a Friday evening two weeks ago.It was easy to find a free park close by. We chose..."
Vikkidemant
"Came here for Yum Char, really amazing selection and very good service and atmosphere for a Chinese restaurant. Looking forward to going back again..."
ChefZ
"An awesome find. Loved the yum Cha. Staff were so friendly. It was a change to see some China. Good variety of food and since we got there early,..."
Food_adikt
"This long standing restaurant has been around for a generation.the owners have always been friendly and ran the place with class.I love..."
Darren Big Belly
"Have had a lot of Yum Cha but this is easily the best we've had in Auckland.The restaurant is very clean and the decor is..."
Clark
"Looking for high quality yum cha with a range of dim sums? Located in the heart of Newmarket, this place is open for yum cha at lunch and is an..."
Food.review.nz
"OMG! The Peking duck is unbelievable!!! The chaps and I left school at lunch and had a 3 course meal and got back to school in time for 6th period...."
Matthew Robertson
"I love their dim sum ,it's really traditional taste just like I had in Hong Kong,I'v been there twice with different friends and they all like it,I..."
Ariel Tsai
"Gotta say definitely one of my favourite Chinese food places in Auckland. They are professional, from my experiences. Great spot for yum cha although..."
Thom
"Came for yum cha yesterday, we were a group of 6. We made a booking at 11.30am and thank goodness we did as during the hour that we were there a line..."
Lizzie
"First time to try their yum char today and we were satisfied with the food. We had a reservation and the staff directed us promptly to our table...."
888bing888
"Up the stairs to the restaurant. The rotation of the varying dishes was poor. However the food was scrumptious and satisfying. Stand out dish was the..."
JJ
"The first thing we noticed were the innovative plate that can become a bowl instead of the usual small bowl and saucer combo. This is sooo much more..."
Mei
"Went there for yum char, had a reservation and walked in straight to our table no waiting! This is the first time I go to a Chinese restaurant for..."
Re Che
"Came here for a celebration dinner. The was a bit cramped for our party of 14 on one table. I do like the Chinese decorations, furniture and decor..."
I_like_pickles
"Been in this yum char restaurant a few times over the years. The waiting time in here is quite good compared to other popular yum char places. We..."
Jessica Halim
"The customer service is great. The location is quite good since it's in Teed Street off Broadway. The atmosphere is great. The only issue is that..."
Ravi
"Food was pretty good and the prawn dumplings are filled with generous amount of succulent prawns. But I always judge a dimsum place by their char..."
Alana
"I visited Pearl Garden Tuesday last week. I experienced great service, they were very attentive, and they seemed to be happy with what they were..."
Browneyes22
"The decoration, plates and cutleries are great. The dim sum is average though. Waitresses kept bringing the same items around and couldn't list the..."
Therese
"Pearl Garden is still one of our fav place to go yum cha in central Auckland. Authentic food, great service and reasonable price. Weekend lunch time..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"Excellent service!Staff were kind and unlike most yumcha places they spoke good EnglishTheir prawn pancakes were to die forAnd their..."
Thegreeats
"Nice place, mostly good service and the price is quite reasonable. Food isn't in the wow factor, and some of it is a little too oily like the spring..."
Chicken Wing
"My favorite dim sum place. Always going for their dumplings, curry squid, black pepper chicken, seafoods and vegetables with oyster sauce. They are..."
Ann R
"Have been here three times. Like the dim sum here and the tea. But every time we came here, we felt quite uncomfortable about the service. The women..."
Vanya
"Heard so much about this place, i had to try it myself. I've been to so many Yum Cha restaurants and this by far is my favourite. The food was..."
Ramorna Siania
"My boyfriend and I wanted to go to grand park for yum cha but the wait was too long. 40 mins wait at least. So we thought we'll try somewhere else...."
Alice Ma
"Yumcha is very good and usually busy but they do need to work on their dinners, the food came in small portions and were very expensive whereas the..."
Andy Huang
"Pearl garden is always busy. But, the past few times I've been there, I've managed to get a table (for 2 or 3) without a booking. So, I guess they..."
Ffionachua
"We came here for yum cha last Sunday. The place was packed! It was even busier than I remember. We choose a few dumplings and we ordered a..."
Lia Yosaatmadja
"One of the best places in Auckland to go for Yum Char (if you can get a table)! Have all the favourites plus a good selection of tripe and other..."
Alexandra
"A Hidden Gem in the heart of Newmarket! We only found this place through an associate who makes a monthly visit here & we have also made it a monthly..."
Isaac Valach
"Went here for yum cha first thing on a Saturday morning. The food was good and there was a lot of it. Only disappointment was only steamed yum cha..."
Hannah Gear
"I eat yum char 2-3 times a week, and have been all of gem from the shore all the way to papatoetoe. This is by far the best and my favorite. They..."
Tony Ma
"Pearl garden is a must do for everyone who loves a bit of Chinese cuisine for any occasion! this place has the most amazing menu that is affordable..."
Chloe Marie
"I've been here a few times for yumchar and it's always been a great time. The food is delicious, great vibe- always busy and lively and service has..."
Jessica Li
"More than just a Yum Cha place...Have been here several times for yum chaĀ over the last several years and always had good food served. I get..."
Ivan Koay
"A very nice place with elegant decoration and atmosphere. Feel so relax once step in the restaurant! The ladies whom we believe are the boss are so..."
Lady K
"Pearl Garden is a Chinese restaurant located in New Market. The interior is nice and staff are friendly. We went there while there was only one other..."
Jenny Da
"Took family for Friday evening meal. The dumplings and BBQ pork were really good, as was the fried rice - kids loved it. Would return again in a..."
James
"I've been here a couple of times for dinner and the food is really delicious and not overly pricey which is good since our family likes to eat a lot...."
Aleana Fernando
"I think it is quite an impressive Yum Cha restaurant overall. However, Shao Loong Bao is dry that needs improvements. If not because of this, my..."
Ryan Chan
"This is fantastic Yum Cha! The service is great. They always are close by with a smile if you are needing more food. One of my favorite local stops...."
Sarah Parke
"Service: 7/10Food: 6/10Cleanliness: 8/10Value for money: 7/10Overall: 7/10Came here for yumcha. Wouldn't say it's the..."
Jack Trav.
"Pretty good Yamcha however a little "Hyped Up" as to being the best one in town.Don't expect to be able to walk in for breakfast on..."
R & A
"Absolutely beautiful food so much variety, quick friendly service, I would defiantly recommend the golden custard balls and the ice cream balls for..."
Chlowewee
"I would have regarded Pearl Garden to be one of the better yum cha venues in Auckland and in my top 5 for over a decade. Will always be a fond place..."
BeeQueUU
"This is easily my favorite and the best Yum Cha restaurant in Auckland. Mabel and her son Chris are fabulous hosts and always make you feel welcome...."
RoseMT
"YUM CHA - This restaurant is hidden down the back streets of New Markets popular shopping lane Teed St. In fact its above Taylor Boutique, Up a pokey..."
House Of Eats
"Been to Pearl Garden a number of times over the years now. Quality of food is never a let down. A great selection of tasty and authentic dimsims,..."
Jannyannyanice
"Finally a yum cha place that impresses on all levels. The food was outstanding, definitely one of the best in Auckland, service was super helpful and..."
Frank
"This is a great 'go-to' yum Cha place in Newmarket and despite some reviewers finding it not as authentic as other places (maybe because everyone..."
Minily
"This place is one of my go tos. Reliable and pleasant asian food that's of a good standard. I always leave as full as can be! Pricing reflects that..."
Crumpet King
"Tried pearl garden the other day as I was craving yumcha baaaadly. Service is okay - hard to get their attention but they are polite. 9/10 of them..."
SS
"Work above Pearl Garden. Been here a dozen times and have had fantastic meals each time. Affordable and great staff. Busy restaurant tucked away on..."
Doug Surtees
"We stopped in for dinner. A group of 30. It's been sometime since I've been here. The food is well priced. Great flavours and tastes. We ordered..."
Des Shinnick
"Lovely Chinese restaurant with a cozy and relaxing feel and a balcony upstairs. A little on the pricey side but is expected for fine dining and the..."
Keith
"Very good for Yumcha lunch. We chose here if around Newmarket. Maybe the best in Auckland. The service is sometimes not so quick when they are too..."
Whitecat X
"Went there for yumcha and it was packed during the weekend. One of my favourite yumcha places in Auckland. Service was excellent. There was a period..."
Courtney Williams
"Went for lunch today.Authentic, busy and very good. Waiters zip around with steamed bun and dim sum, and you just pick what you want. You..."
Tom Sapienza
"I've read the reviews and felt I should set the record straight, the food is great and the staff are very pleasant. Pricing is reasonable, the place..."
Andrew Collins
"Pearl Garden has been my favourite Chinese restaurant for a long..."
Anon
"I love visiting Pearl Garden. It has been a while, but everything met my expectations as per usual, the options come around regularly but not so much..."
Marc
"After reading a few of the recent reviews we were a little wary about coming to Pearl Garden but the meal we had tonight was excellent. We had a..."
Sarah
"I had yum cha at this restaurant with my friends and I really like the food. The restaurant was very busy and..."
Huang Fei
"My favourite yum cha and have been coming here for years. Usually very attentive service and good quality hand made dim sum (served steaming hot)..."
Matt
"Another Yum Cha restaurant in Auckland, located in New Market. Nothing compares to Yum Cha in Hong Kong and China, but hey, its New Zealand...."
NommyShotTreats
"I have had yum cha at Pearl Garden a couple of times this year with both friends and family. Pearl Garden has been around for a long time and their..."
Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign
"We were quite lucky that we had yumcha here almost at the end of the lunch hour. First off, I think this place looks grand. Iāve only been to a few..."
Marnelli
"One of our favourite Yum Cha haunts, this place is always packed (make sure you book!). The dumplings are wonderful and we often go for Chinese..."
Cheap Eats
"Had dinner here. We ordered 2 claypots (tofu, eggplant), sizzling beef and roast duck. Everything was so delicious! Portions were large and filling...."
edison C
"The dim sum here is great. Loved their bbq pork buns and pineapple buns, both were fluff and of good quality. Wouldn't recommend their roast duck,..."
Lili Mann
"November 2022: Took parents here as they never been to this restaurant before. With paper menu, pricing is much more transparent. Food was good;..."
Christina
"Quality restaurant for Yum Cha in Newmarket. We come often as a team for lunch. They have a good variety on offer and the custard buns are a must if..."
William Lin
"Dined here & ordered for take away. Great experience either or food is always top notch! My family were able to get a taste of some of my fave..."
Wendy Veatupu
"We came from Hong Kong and we want to say itās so good and even better than many of the dim sum places in Hong Kong! We traveled to NZ for..."
Karlie Po
"Had yum cha here not too long ago. There was a crowd but not overly crowded. Sitting arrangement was good and spacious. It was comfortable. Service..."
Tony Wan
"Pearl Garden Yum Cha in Newmarket, Auckland, deserves an enthusiastic 5-star rating! From the moment we stepped in, we were treated to impeccable..."
Art Salon Co NZ
"THE BEST Yumcha ever!š„ šš¤š„¢ We ordered a variety of different dimsum, sticky rice and vegeterian spring rolls. Soooo yum. Highly recommend..."
Isaac Veltman
"Delicious yum char! With friendly service. The setup reminds me of dim sum places from South East Asia. From the hipster streets of Newmarket to Hong..."
Nip C
"What we ordered: - Golden custard buns - Egg tarts - Steamed prawn rice roll - Steamed chicken feet - Prawn Dumplings - Mini Shanghai buns The..."
Luna Hale
"Pearl Garden Restaurant was a perfect spot for post work dinner en route home, as a hankering for Chinese food was had and we were most fortunate to..."
Taylar W
"One of the oldest Chinese restaurant in Auckland. Clean and cozy environment. Foods are good and friendly service. Reasonable price in Newmarket..."
Gabriel Kung
"one of the best yumcha in auckland, delicious and very consistent every time I eat here. would recommend booking in advance as they are very busy..."
M
"Fantastic! I have found myself another paradise! Love love love Of course this is definitely not like my all time love 928 Dominion Road "where..."
Eric Chou儧å čåƶå„
"Everything was good. The only one star down from food as we found our other local restaurant has better flovour chicken feet to our taste. Otherwise..."
M&A Dickins
"Beautiful decor in a central location. Very easy to get to. This place is pumping! Excellent service and top notch food which attracts a huge crowd..."
Amos Ling
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