This place is BEAUTIFUL. Besides the elegantly decorated dining room with chandeliers, there is a narrow hallway which leads to a lovely garden outdoor dining area, almost like a secret garden.
Food is a little pricier than other Asian restaurants, but they were very delicious, and it is definitely more about the ambiance. The dish that I was most impressed with was the vinegar stir-fry cabbage, very unique and the sourness was refreshing. My family who are seafood lovers enjoyed the mussels which were well flavoured and generous in portion size. The biggest disappointment was the noodles - the sauce was good, but not sure if it was the kind of noodles they used, or if it was not cooked enough, it was really tough. Will probably not order that dish again.
Other than that, this is the perfect place for high tea with girl friends, a date, or even book the place out for private/intimate functions.
Nice place to eat good food. Upstairs is great to have a room for yourself. Like that's BYO too. Good Chinese. Desserts a bit weird but apart from that I enjoyed the food.
Went Friday night. Only one other couple in the front. ery quiet. The calamari & the fish cakes ere very good. Black pepper beef and pork and vegetables were enjoyed especially as the vegetable were carrot and celery and not lots of cabbage or broccoli and cauliflower. Byo an advantage. Will return but not a " rush back" place.
Phoenix Tree Garden is not a restaurant for fusion food, but one which offers varied Asian cuisines. My friends & I had an early Sunday dinner with lamb entrails soup in a hot pot - not many diners would pick, deep-fried garlic & peppered prawns with green salad, stewed lamb spare-ribs, and Assam fish fillet. The ratings at Zomato hasn't been encouraging, but we had a go anyway.
First to come was the soup; entrails included slices of heart, liver & tripe, with some rice noodle & veggie - beautifully prepared, but rarely offered in NZ. Then lamb spare-ribs with carrots & onions - again, rich in flavour & delicious. Assam sauce wasn't quite what I anticipated, but not at all bad; fish itself was a bit bland. Prawns were also done pretty well, however, plating was a bit odd. (Food - 4/5; Service - 3.5/5; Ambience - 4.5/5)
It has been raining all day! What's going on??
I've been to this place for quite a few times, the money bag is worth a try (the only one that is ...) the Tom Yum Soup is for 1/2 person! And it's $15! The cabbage was a joke ... The fish with pickled cabbage and chill was alright. Service - okay! Live music.. He played a song for us! I really wanted to give some tips but I didn't bring any cash with me sorry !!!!! Overall, nice dining environment! Good service. But! Don't expect too much for the food everybody !
Been to the Phoenix Tree Garden twice. First time I went there was with my girlfriend. The service was good and so was the food, the best thing was the setting and atmosphere. The garden was beautiful and there was a pianist playing there, very romantic.
The food was good but we both felt it was way over priced, the portions aren't great. WAY TO PRICEY.
Second time I went was for a Christmas dinner for work. We ordered heaps of dishes and was kind of disappointed with all of them. With the only exception being this mushroom dish and squid dish. My boss had been here several times and we both agreed the food wasn't very good this time.
I'm not sure I'd come back again, just too pricey. My boss said he's rather go to Shaolin Noodles, haha...
I went there with my boyfriend. It's a small restaurant but has a very good environment. It has a beautiful garden and has a pianist. It's good for couples. I ordered two dishes. The customer services are very good. They were very nice and spicy. I like spicy food. However, it has small portions and the price is very high. Average price for dish is around $25-$30. I like all except the price. Haha
FINALLY! I heard so much about this place and was really excited that we managed to get a reservation for my birthday on a Thursday night. The ambiance is very cool, I highly recommend the marquee seating in the garden. To my surprise, The Phoenix Tree Garden has live piano music on Thursday nights, it looked like something out of a movie. It definitely made my birthday a lot more enjoyable, sipping on cocktails whilst listening and relaxing to the piano playing in the background. I will definitely be coming back here and most likely on a Thursday. The service was impeccable and the food was DELICIOUS! Many thanks Phoenix Tree Garden for making my birthday so special and catering for so many guests.
A group of friends went for the high tea with discounted vouchers. We found the customer service really great, friendly and accommodating.
The setting is very nice, looks clean and is was nice to spend a winter afternoon in the covered garden area.
The food was fine, the hot chocolate was delicious. We had a great afternoon.
Went today with three friends, we had purchased vouchers for the high tea and cocktails. The venue is very nice, garden lovely, and the staff were attentive and professional.
The food was lovely, we all enjoyed the range of foods for the high tea, with a mix of savoury and sweet, and even a little salad. Unfortunately one of our party is deathly allergic to prawns, so she wasn't able to eat two of the savoury dishes, but she still felt that she had had enough to eat by the end.
I will be recommending this place to friends, and with the groupon deal it's certainly well worth the money.
I like their high tea. It is unusual because they serve both your usual pastries and cakes but also a fusion of Asian savouries such as Vietnamese rolls, Malaysian curry turnovers, tempura and the like. Then you finish off with the sweet pastries. Aside from the usual teas, they serve a pinkish tea of herbs and flowers. Very aromatic. If you are coming for the first time, it is a must-try.
The ambiance in the outdoor garden resto is very relaxing and rustic while the indoor seats upstairs is set in a romantic and Zen like tone.
The staff is friendly and prompt but I would have liked a more polite manners on the phone.
Went here for lunch and ate in the garden area. I definitely recommend eating in the garden area if you're giving this a try, the setting is lovely with a nice atmosphere. Went on a very quiet day, the staff were attentive and friendly and food quick to arrive, though I'm not sure how it would be on a busy day. I really enjoyed the food, especially the duck salad, however I would say if you're looking for authentic Asian food this is not it. I do think it's a bit overpriced, but it is a Remuera restaurant.
One of the best meals I had for some time. Attractive garden environment, good service and a excellent food.
We recently enjoyed an excellent experience at this restaurant. The food was the best Thai/Asian fusion, my husband and I have both come across. A misunderstanding regarding a voucher was managed very effectively. We will be returning again and encouraging others to try this restaurant also. If you do come, we recommend requesting the garden area.
First time diners and found everything Outstanding food environment, staff. My favourite was the duck salad 10/10. The garden seating was comfortable, and very spacious.Highly recommend this new restaurant would definitely go back!! Awesome, awesome evening. Thanks again to the chefs and staff!!
We are have been twice now and on each occasion received exemplary service and had two super evenings. The first time outside in the garden with another couple , also first timers the second inside downstairs for just two.
The menu varied but not too big, attention to detail in all facets of service excellent from first entry to ongoing at the table and we consider it very good value for money.
The decor is unique both inside (upstairs and at ground level)and outside and you are made to feel very special. In all two thoroughly enjoyable evenings.
We have dined at Phoenix Tree Garden twice and on both occassions enjoyed a superb evening. Our second visit was for our teenage daughter's birthday attended by 14 of her friends. The organization and preparation by the folks at Phoenix Tree was outstanding. The food and service was wonderful. Similar to other reviewers we would highlight the duck salad, spring rolls, and dragon rolls. The outdoor garden area is dleightful and the upstairs dining area very intimate.
Special mention must be given to the restaurant Manager JOJO who is a ball of fun, Renald who is the epitome of charm, the 2 waiters who exude charm and good manners. Finally the owner Wen is exceedingly gracious if a little shy.
If price is not your overiding criteria we thoroughly recommend Phoenix Tree Garden as great eclectic Asian themed restaurant
We had an evening of pleasure in this delightful restaurant and were amazed by the variation in atmosphere. Nice traditional tables in the front with some amazing seating upstairs. Then outside to a completely hidden outdoor area. The lovely wait staff of brother and sister were very friendly and took time to chat about the food. The food itself was great and the best laksa I have eaten in a long time - including in Malaysia!! When something minor didn't arrive at the same time as something else a free plate of garlic bread instantly appeared. I think Beverley P must have been to a different Phoenix Tree as I can't wait to go back to this one. Looking forward to the ribs that I only saw from a distance!!!
Had a lovely lunch here, with a splendid seafood laksa. I chose from the blackboard lunch specials, so it was only $12.50. Great flavours.
Extremely nice staff and good service.
I thought the surroundings were nicely decorated, and the chairs were particularly comfortable!
There's a secret garden area out the back too, which is quite huge, and beautifully presented.
I had been waiting for this cafe/restaurant to open since they put their signs up about two months ago and now it is! Tonight we went to give it a try and it was certainly worth the wait. What was once a drab looking Chinese restaurant (great food tho’) has now been transformed into a classy, warm dining experience with an extensive menu of Asian dishes (a selection of Thai, Vietnamese, SE Asian flavours) presented beautifully in good sized portions for a shared meal by four people (or individual servings). Everything was delicious starting with the duck salad in a delightful plum sauce, then braised spare ribs in a spicy broth, a mushroom medley, and on to dessert with fried banana dribbled in Valrhona chocolate sauce and french vanilla icecream. There is so much more on the menu that I would like to certainly go back and try. It has been one of the more pleasurable restaurants I have been to lately.
Stunning garden seating, plush indoor seating, really enjoyed our meal here. The Dragon Rolls and Duck Salad entree were out of this world. Cant wait to return to try more dishes. Thanks for a lovely evening
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I am a lover of all Asian food, but this was by far the best Asian restaurant I've ever been to, I am so lucky to have discovered this place as they offer genuine Asian food. There is no need to travel halfway across the globe for good Asian food, when we can experience the taste of Asia in our very own Remuera.
Phoenix tree garden is not your typical after-work ‘local’. It's both sophisticated and glamorous yet surprisingly, there is nothing pretentious about it. The restaurant provides all aspects of Asia, the atmosphere is mesmerising, with an enchanted feel. The outdoor seating is set in a Chinese garden, it is perfect on any day as it's sheltered by a gazebo with the heart of China in mind. The experience is enhanced with the cocktails they have to offer, the blue lagoon cocktail is my personal favourite as it captivated all my senses offering just the right amount of kick to the taste buds. Get the most out of your dining experience with the beautiful Asian Dishes complimented with the perfect cocktail. I also highly recommend the high tea, a touch of elegance, definitely an entirely different experience one simply cannot miss.
The indoor seating is also just as good the outdoor garden seating, with the constant aroma of scented candles and the music catering perfectly to the mood it has a fantastic ambience. If you feel like a change of scenery but don’t want to travel far, Phoenix tree garden should most definitely be your first choice as you'll never forget this dining experience. The service provided by the friendly staff is impeccable. As a major foodie, I can confidently say this place deserves a 5 out of 5 and believe me, I would give it a higher rating if I could!
I have got very good service and yummy food from Phoenix tree perfect food
I don't usually write reviews but felt compelled to. My third time there and another awesome experience yet again. Absolutely love their authentic Asian food. The garden at the back sets up a vibrant atmosphere and the staff there really took good care of the group of us. Would recommend this place in a heart beat!
Came here with family friends to celebrate my aunt's birthday. Even though the weather wasn't so good we were able to enjoy their garden outside as we ate in the tent/marquee. They had interesting decor inside as well. Their customer service is very good and accommodated our large group really well. I thought it was cool that they had blown up photos of their food in their iPad menus in addition to their normal menus. They had quite a range of food that was good but I wasn't particularly bowled over by any of them.
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Went there for dinner: the food was in good portions, reasonable priced and wide range of selections. Waitress was also very nice. I do like the mixed asian style cuisine this place offered. Will be back~
Friendly staff, good services, tasty foods, sure will dining again in there
Brilliant food and friendly service. Definitely recommend the duck pancakes - incredible! And everything else we have had has been lovely too
Tasty food and very nice decor. However, it is quite pricey for Chinese food and the wait for the food is quite long.
Great service, lovely spicy food
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