I arrived just after 9:20pm and ordered immediately. I ordered one of the pork vermicelli dishes. The service was very quick and the food was nice, as I generally expect from Hansan.
However, from arrival until I left, which was no later than 9:55pm because I had to get home by 10pm, the staff were intermittently talking to each other in mandarin, basically b*tching that I should have come earlier. I am white, so they probably assumed I could not understand mandarin.
edit: I have adjusted my grade from 3 star to 4 star because I have had many positive experiences at Hansan. I just hope the serving and cleaning staff are more mindful of what they say in front of customers in the future.
This place is your go to when you feel like eating some good food at an affordable price! The noodles with pork is my favorite! Great price for a big serving that can feed 2 people. Also the fresh rolls are one of my favorite! You must try this restaurant!
I got the Panfried Chicken with Lemongrass on Vermicelli. I always used to eat their rice noodle soup, and it was my first time getting a cold Vermicelli. It was really yum! :)
Who does not love a good serving of a hot flavourful noodle soup on a cold rainy day, it gives you that comfort and warmth every delicious bite and that’s what I exactly feel when I order C14 or P09 at Hansan’s. If you’re a regular customer at Hansan then you will know what this codes relate to but for those who haven’t been there then C14 is Pan Fried Chicken with Lemon Grass Egg Noodles Soup and P09 is the Pork Spare Ribs Fine Egg Noodles Soup. These two are their most popular noodle soup dish and when we dine in there this is the majority of the orders I see in customers table.
Popular Viet restaurant around the neighborhood :) fast service, staffs are very efficient and speaks good English. My go to Pho place :9 toilet is very clean too!
Came here so much growing up, and I always order the egg noodles with lemon grass chicken or pork and for dessert I always get the taro and coconut sticky rice. The portion sizes are very big, and it will definitely be very filling.
The service was pretty normal, I did notice the table next to me self serve themselves water and menus as the waiter was busy. Otherwise when he wasn’t needed he just sat in the corner on his phone. 🤷🏻♀️
I haven’t been here for a long time, I got here at around 5pm and it was quite empty and I was a little shocked but as we were leaving an hour later, the familiarity of the busy restaurant was back.
Food 4/5
Cost 5/5
Service 3.5/5
Atmosphere 3/5
This is a place I go a lot and a meal I order a lot, love the combination of flavours and textures with the crispy lemon grass chicken and the smooth vermicelli noodles nicely complemented with some fresh veg for a bit of crunch. Topped with fish sauce hoisin and siracha YUM! I’ve tried to make myself and just can’t do it justice! There are several Hansan locations in Auckland give it a try C13 is my fave 🤗🤗🤗
I used to come here all the time when I was young but for some reason haven’t been in the past few years, so finally decided to try it again after all this time.
I ordered the Pan Fried Chicken with Lemon Grass & Rice Noodle Soup. It was every bit as delicious as I remembered it to be. There was an abundance of perfectly cooked rice noodles in a perfectly seasoned soup. The chicken was just the right amount of crisp and flavour. The only downside was that the chicken was pretty much dripping in oil.
Quick and friendly service was also a bonus.
Really like this place. Food was amazing and came pretty quick, prices are decent. Ordered the chicken lemon grass noodle soup and was not disappointed. Will go back again. Dessert was also nice.
Best n I mean the best Vietnamese food on the shore.we normally do a takeaway from here as it's hard to find a table that's available. But even on all their takeaways the presentation n taste is outstanding.
2 of us eat at Hansen Newmarket regularly, so this review is benchmarked. Staff were really friendly and very efficient. Tables were cleaner and the atmosphere was not as stark as Hansan Newmarket. We ordered the same mains that we were familiar with. One meal was delivered within 10mins of ordering, the other meal was delivered around 20 mins of ordering. This let them down. The food was as tasty as Hansan Newmarket. Very nice considering the price. We would come back here. I feel the meal delay was simply a glitch.
I came here craving for my usual pork spare ribs rice noodle soup. I came between lunch and dinner so the restaurant was basically empty.
The waitress was polite and served me efficiently. The wait was less than 10 minutes since there weren’t a lot of people to serve.
The soup seemed more bland than usual and the pork was quite fatty and oily. The noodles were able to dilute the oiliness of the meat.
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Price: 7/10
Stop in for dinner quickly with a friend , place was clean and we were served pretty much straight away which was good because I was hungry lol , waiter was polite and very helpful, food came out pretty fast as well , very enjoyable meal thank you
Hansan is my go to every time!! Such tasty food made fast and super affordable I have tried most of the menu and have had nothing to complain about! The staff are also super friendly
Couple Of Cheap Westies
+5
The place is a little run down, colourful walls etc. but the food is what gets me here! The service is fast and delicious with all the flavours in between. Though it's probably not your fancy dining option it's more for a quick pop in and out sort of dinner. The lemongrass chicken on vermicelli is bomb!!!!! Tender chicken and it's very filling. My friend got the spring rolls on vermicelli and that was just as good. The summer rolls are so big! You won't need more than 2 to fill you up along with your main. I'm glad this is a chain restaurant and there's a closer one to my house that I will now be becoming very familiar with! Thanks ☺️☺️
That's nice place. The raw and cooked noodles really nice and the soup so delicious, cheap price. But the service and environment not good.
Food: Recently changed to a less salty broth which I find great! The noodles are not the best and often overcooked though.
Price: Average price at ~$14.
Environment: Average and nothing special.
Service: Okay service. But "I cannot take orders" was a direct quote by a staff then walked off and never got another staff for us to take an order. It was a bit of an akward moment.
I will return for rice noodles to this place as its close to where I reside. Great location.
Price is very reasonable and located is in the hearted of north shore. Taste is very good too. Always visit here once a week. Entree and dessert menus are very nice too
Whenever I have a craving for vietnamese food I always come here since I live in north shore. I like their lemongrass chicken and their chicken pho. Their portions are quite big too, so it really fills you up. Love the interior of the restaurant and it gives you that comfy vibe. Staffs are good and attentive.
Even though their prices have crept up over the years, Hansan is still a good place for group lunches. They have a broad range of Chinese-style Vietnamese food, and lots of Asian desserts and drinks to choose from as well.
Their egg noodles aren't the freshest, so maybe stick to their vermicelli or rice mains if you're picky about that. Personally, I like their chicken curry and lemongrass chicken dishes.
Service is generally good and premises are reasonably clean.
Nice place to go for Vietnamese food in Northshore. I used to prefer the Newmarket branch but we came here last weekend and I have to change my opinion now. I think it is either they change the chef or the management now. Both food and service are better. Definitely we will come back 😊
My s/o and I always come here if we're looking for a cheap, warm feed. We love Vietnamese food and I always get the lemon grass chicken with egg noodle soup, while he usually gets wonton soup or the combination rice. The food never fails me, the desserts are amazing and the atmosphere is pretty comfortable. We always leave feeling happy and full without that greasy gross feeling 😊
My favorite restaurant! Where we go to eat if we can't decide where to go for lunch. Fast, efficient service; consistent flavorful food. My go-to is the pork lemongrass with vermicelli, wontons and the yang chow fried rice. I've had the potato curry chicken before too which was delicious. Their weakness is the desserts section but you don't go to Hansan for dessert 😬
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+3.5
Happy cheerful place. We are frequent visitors in all Hansan branches, especially when the weather gets colder. They serve Vietnamese style noodles soup at reasonable price (about $15). We like to order their drinks as well, my fav is Jackfruit shake. Food always comes reasonably fast and portion is decent too (when you eat in), I feel their portion shrunk when you take-out.
Good price and good food! Haven't had a lot of Vietnamese cuisine in my time but was glad we came to Hansan, will be a regular spot in the future I'm sure :)
Been here several times now, staff always friendly and eager to help. Food is always delicious served promptly, meats are always tender and juicy. Desserts are amazing and the taro coconut rice is amazing, a range of tasty drinks to suit is available also. Definitely the best Vietnamese on aucklands north shore!
Out of all the hansan places ive been to this one by far is my favorite based on the food. The food there is the best ive tasted, like they actually took the time to cook it how they would want it every time. When ever ive been to the other branchs its fast service but also tastes like they made it in a hurry esp when the noodles in the soup are still stuck together. The service is efficient and staff are really nice but very apolygetic if they get one thing wrong. Highly recommend this branch over ther others 👌👌
Affordable food. Average service by staff, quick service from the kitchen to the table. This is were you can threat your in-laws for dinner, affordable and yummy rice noodles.
A Tale Of Two Tummies
+3.5
Food ordered:
Pork Spare Ribs w/ Prawns on Rice
Pan Fried Pork w/ Lemon Grass & Egg Noodles Soup
Coke Zero (can)
Bill: $28.60
Big tummy: To be fair, I don't find myself craving Vietnamese food too often, but when I do, Hansan is usually where I go for my fix. The place is relatively cheap, the portions are filling and the food is decent. This time around I opted for the pan fried pork and egg noodle soup. The pork was cooked and seasoned beautifully, though I mixed it with some of my girlfriend's rice just to mellow out a bit of the lemongrass (I tend to find the taste a bit overpowering otherwise). I absolutely adore the brown sauce (for the life of me, I can't think what it is called) that comes in the bottle on the table and usually drown my noodles in it. Like seriously, that sauce is the one thing that keeps me coming back to Hansan. The only criticism I had from out visit was that it took them aaaages to take our order (we came @ 9pm and there were only like three other tables occupied), though they brought our food out pretty quick, so that kinda balanced itself out. I also worked out that the cans of drink are $3 each, which I find to be surprisingly pricey (no wonder there is no mention of the prices on the fridge). Other than that though, Hansan is still my preferred place for decent Vietnamese (as long as they keep that sauce).
Little tummy: First of all, basically any dish that features prawns is going to win me over... and this was no exception. For me the highlight was, of course, the two prawns that came with the dish. They were cooked to perfection and were actually a decent size. I found the pork to be a bit too oily for me though and I couldn't finish it all. The accompanying salad was a nice touch though and offered a reprieve from the oiliness of the pork. I tried my boyfriend's noodles too, but they weren't really for me (I'm definitely more of a rice girl). With the prawns a hit and the pork a fail, Hansan gets a passing C grade from me.
My family have been here numerous times. My brother is probably the biggest fan, being able to devour 2-3 dessert drinks following his dinner. We all enjoy their coconut cream desserts. The combination of grass jelly and coconut cream is surprisingly great. The red bean desserts are also tasty. For my main, I usually order the wonton egg noodle soup or a similar dish. Portion sizes and prices are decent.
I like coming here with the family but probably wouldn't go otherwise because it Vietnamese cuisine isn't usually something I crave. If you like Vietnamese food you'll probably rate this higher after dining here yourself!
Angela (A Style Collector)
+4
If I'm after cheap yet filling food, Hansan is the place to go. I used to live close to this so I went here all the time. Almost once or twice a month. This place doesn't disappoint in delivering quick and good food. This is one of my best cheap eats in Auckland.
I usually like to try different things on the menu but Hansan is different. I always go for P10 which is the pork spare ribs on rice. It is the best one there but I have tried the pork and chicken with lemongrass, hainanese chicken and the egg noodles soup. I like the fried wontons for a starter too.
For drinks, I always go for either the mango shake or pearl milk tea. This place has fast but good service and I will keep going back to it.
This is my comfort food restaurant. They have good servings and very reasonable price. Because it's noodle soup and not fried, good healthy option, as well.
Cheap and tasty! A good start so far. We've been here before and it's part of the list of places to eat. Perfect for a cold day and for one looking for light and healthy food.
Always loved the Wanton with rice noodle plus fresh shrimp wraps on the side. You cant go wrong.
Part of my top 10 cheap eats list. This is not the place to take someone on a first date. It's not fancy but cosy. This is the place you go if pay day is a long way away and you hangers after a busy day. $12-$15/dish, who can go wrong with that. Their food hits the spot. From rice to noodle soup with a side of crispy pork. The place is clean, service is good and fast.
Chin And Prony Powichitkul
+3.5
Nice clean place, no ambiance whatsoever.
Food is average. Not bad but not amazing and definitely not authentic.
I have been to all the other Hansan and can definitely say this one tastes the furthest from being vietnamese.
Leaving the authenticity out, foodwise, the beef in my dish was very chewy and lacked the authentic spices.
The wonton broth was bland but the wonton itself was overwhelming with flavor. Our entree was good though the fresh rolls had heaps of herbs which was amazing.
Service was almost non existant, the staff were attentive and quick but lack smile and conversational skills which left the atmosphere of the reataurant really quite as there were only a couple of tables in there including us. Not in a hurry to come back here.
Cheap prices for quality food. Revisted a number of times. Favs include beef pho, spring rolls on vermicelli and lemongrass chicken vermicelli. Good range of traditional sweet drinks / desserts. Lots of tables so I've never had to wait for a table by there are always customers there. Quick and consistant service. Great job!
Been here several times. I usually get the Curry chicken with egg noodles and have enjoyed it every time. Spring rolls are good too. Tried the Banana sago pudding for dessert- delicious. They usually customize our order for us as requested and have consistently offered good, quick, food and service.
I have only been here a handful of times but food was good with big portion sizes. Great for a casual meal when you a too lazy to cook. Great for those who love again food
Granted, that neither the owners nor the people who run this cafe are Vietnamese, I have to say that value for money, the food is consistently good.
I stick to the traditional Vietnamese dishes such as the Pho or other soup choices with egg or rice noodles. I always find the broth rich and complex, although every now and then I think someone in the kitchen gets a little bit to generous with the white or black pepper.
Try the traditional pork summer rolls for something different - I prefer these to the prawn ones. Also if you're a fan of lemongrass flavours, have a nibble on some chicken wings for an entree.
If you're a fan of trying quirky asian drinks (traffic lights, red beans, jackfruit) worth giving it a shot here.
This is restaurant is definitely a great place to eat. Their are lots of seats available and it was quite comfortable as it felt clean. There were many choices to choose from but i would recommend the spring rolls and any soup dish with noodles.
I love hansan!! I always get the chicken vermicelli and spring rolls and they never disappoint. all the food I've tried there has been great
Nice and compfortable restaurant with a clean feeling and prompt customer service. Food feels really healthy, where you feel full, satisfied but not like you have eaten heaps of grease. perfect! - it would help if the sauces on the table had labels to tell what they where. It would be nice to have a few more seafood dishes.. enjoyable place to dine.
If you live in glenfield wairau area, this restaurant should be your default. I love Vietnamese cuisine and Hansan does it well. The food is good value for money and the ambiance is inviting. The hosts are friendly and do make sure you are taken care off.
I ordered stir fried chicken over rice. The shredded vegetables gave the whole Vietnamese experience.
I would choose this restaurant over any in the north shore area. Well done.
Extensive menu, always quick and clean, can't go wrong here
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+4
A group of friends and myself had dinner here a few days ago, and we loved it. It was the first time I had been to any of the Hansans in Auckland but I had heard good things about them. Even one of our friends, who isn't the biggest fan of Asian cuisine loved it!
The service is fantastic, and the food comes really fast. Someone in our group had a problem with his meal, and the staff were really apologetic and made him a new dish. They even gave him a free drink. We were really impressed with the service.
The food and drink comes in big portions, which is great. They have a huge variety of drinks and desserts, as well as food. Overall a very good experience.
My favourite vietnamese restaurant so far, excellent service, great foods, great prices, the only thing I didn't enjoy was the wonton soup. But, again, maybe it just me. But the others are great.
food was good value for money which is perfect if your on a budget but the meal was still very filling the menu needs a bit more information especially for people like me who don't really eat Vietnamese food very often so don't know what there having but apart from that would go back.
Great food, excellent service and very good value for money
Bright and open setting with lovely big window for natural light. Waiting staff are off high customer service standards. Very short wait for food with an amazing selection (including drinks and desserts). Affordable prices, feel good food!
Fantastic restaurant with affordable and great tasting food! Always consistent with level of service.
Good food for a good price. Their dishes are an average of $10.
I like their vermicelli, it comes with fresh grated carrot, cucumber, lettuce and other veggies. A very refreshing meal. Their taro and coconut rice pudding is just divine. Have been a regular for two years and always go back. Very consistent
My first time here. I am very impressed with the location and the atmosphere. The inside is very open and a very friendly family. I love it. The service is great.
Entre is tasty but in my opinion, it is quite small. I would love if it a bit bigger.
The main dish is massive, oriental favor just I think we get more rice and possibly if more meat a bit will be great.
Overall I am very happy with the meal. I am definitely will go back and try different dishes.
Soooo delicious. Certainly top 3 dumplings I've ever had in the life. The staff were a sweet vibe, food was bang on yum! Highly recommend. She's a contender!
Best Vietnamese food and a really good place for a gathering. I celebrated my birthday at Hansan and their service was great.
Food and service is great. Good variety of food to choose from. Food was served extremely quick.
Food is a little bit pricey but I think it's worth it for the quality and quantity of the meals. Highly recommend if you have Vietnamese cravings.
Excellent food and service! This branch also serves alcohol. Love the food here, we usually go for summer roll, spring roll, beef curry with rice, pork & prawn pancake or some vermicelli dish, coconut or jackfruit shake, pearl milk tea and occasionally chuck a banana sago into the mix. Perfection!!! 👌🏻
Friendly staff, spacious seating, nothing too fancy! We add here for the food! We both went for the House special Bun Bo Hue. It was very authentic, served with round rice noodles and a variety of pork cuts. Complex broth for a western palate, not too spicy 😉 I think serving size was enough for me but can’t imagine it going far for diners with a deeper stomach! On the pricier side too $21 but well worth the experience.
My wife and I have been coming here for years & is one of her favourite places to eat. Great food, very quick service and friendly staff. Some people in comments below sound a little fussy to me 😅
Yummy Vietnamese food! We ordered fried Tofu sweet Chilli sauce, fried chicken wings, pan fried chicken with lemongrass rice, summer rolls and vietnamese coffee. Loved everything! Will be back for sure.
Much improved since they changed the chefs 👨🍳 keep it up and I will keep visiting your store.
Stedtson Janse Van Rensburg
+5
Food was amazing!. Pork is crazy good regardless of dish. The Banmi here is some of the freshest tasting I have had 10/10 would come again.
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