Dined tonight and was amazed at the quality of the meals.
- Best Thai mixed entree ever!
- Best Tom Yum Goong soup ever!
- Best crisp duck sizzling platter ever!
We were blown away by the consistent high standard.
Topped off by new menus, nice interiors, and a great flat white!
Big tiger prawns in the tasty clay pot dish. . . .
Highly recommended!!
Shery
Excellent value and excellent taste. All the whole snapper dishes really are whole snapper.. NOT fillets. Happy to serve dishes without the sugar if you like. Minced prawns on toast was excellent. Also when you buy a glass of wine its a full glass not a half or quarter glass. We will be coming again.
Visited for the first time this week and was very impressed. Tried a variety of items from curry to salad and everything was excellent. Undoubtedly the best Thai food I have had in Auckland. Friendly and efficient service from the couple who run the restaurant.
Tom Yum soup is great. Pad Thai is great. Thai curries are great. Generous portions, rice and also the amount of sea food/prawn. Service is nice and the Thai lady who cooks and sometimes also waiters the tables is really nice. I would love to see more coriander on top of the dishes. Other than that it really reminds Thailand.
Decent experience at this restaurant on a busy Thursday evening last week. We ordered their signature duck dish n the famous prawn with basil dish. Both dishes were good n we ordered pad Thai as well which was the best.
Food - 4/5
Ambience-4/5
Service - 4.5/5
Cleanliness-5/5
We will definitely return
We are a group who have been coming here for years regularly.
It always has a high standard, and is a favourite.
Came this week- and was SUPERB FOOD- the owner excelled!
The Chef's special Duck - outstanding. ;-) Couldnt be better.
The owner seems very busy, but takes time to say hello.
The ambience is very nice- cute little authentic Thai, with lovely cushioned booths, or little tables.
Nicely decorated.
Service is always good. Authentic Thai staff too.
Recommended.
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This is in my local area. I've been coming here for takeaways and dining in for 6+ years.
In our experience the food has always been very good, and the service fine.
The food is very good value and consistently good. I was surprised on some of the other reviews. Yes the owner can be a bit curt but she is a foreigner, and once you get to know her she is not as bad as first seems. Once she very nicely got exit mould to remove stains off my shirt and she always asks about our kids as we havent been here for a few years dining in.
On saturday the restaurant was full, we had the chicken satay, 3x tom yum soup, 2x steamed snapper, masaman curry, panang curry, all food was well cooked.
Its why its one of our go to places.
Look its a value place for money as its also BYO, so if your not expecting service like at Clooneys, but commensurate service with a Thai restaurant then they do well.
Thanks Lena, we had not dined in for a few years due to kids, and it was again the same good experience we remembered.
We go here rather than Ruan Thai as its consistently better, and better value.
Our go to Thai food. Consistently good, nothing special but always guaranteed a good feed :) sitting in is just as great if not better. Lovely atmosphere.
Food always good here- one of my husband's favourites. However of late, the owner/manager's short temper and loud telling off of good staff in front of customers is a bit embarrassing when you have guests!
We found the staff obliging and provide good service- the meals are great but please don't ruin a good thing by unpleasantness!
We have found the food generous in portion and adjusts well to out taste needs for spice.
My first impression: good food, accommodating staff.
I didn't eat in, though it didn't seem busy (a Wednesday night). The staff were helpful with adjusting spice levels in the food for my mother, and the food was ready really quickly. I'm very familiar with Thai food and this was of a pretty good quality.
The prices were, I guess, typical of St. Heliers.
We often eat here and also get takeaways. The food is great and we love meeting friends here regularly. It is always really busy on Fri/Sat nights for takeaways so it can't be all that bad. Lena is sometimes a bit harrassed and can be quite snappy but that is part of the stress of being an owner of a busy restaurant juggling phone orders and sit in diners. I love coming to this place and if Lena is a bit surly it just adds to the entertainment on the night!!!
Our stock standard Thai takeaway joint. Great food, and prompt service. Very authentic (have lived in Asia for a few years).
Have never eaten in here, just takeaway only, but highly recommended.
Great place to eat - get a table by the window in summer and they fold back and give a wonderful view of St Heliers.
Food is very good and very cheap. BYO makes it even cheaper. Standard Thai food but done well. Staff are great at recommending food.
Chefs Special Duck is excellent. We also had the snapper, a mixed seafood salad and a curry. All really good. Service was great. Had two Thai people with me who said it was as good as you can get in Thailand.
The best Thai food in the world without a doubt!!!!!
This is my personal favourite Thai restaurant. Owned and operated by Thai people it is like the Thais themselves- friendly, clean, serene and pleasant and the food, espacially the "Chef's special duck" is to die for. Also it does a good take-out trade so is well supported by local residents- always a sign.
I absolutely love Tom Kha Gai, and I must say that Tumyum Goong restaurant exceeded my expectations. Their Tom Kha Gai is simply outstanding. The rich, creamy coconut broth was perfectly balanced with the tanginess of lemongrass and the subtle heat of Thai chilies. The tender chicken and fresh herbs made every spoonful a delight. Combined with their excellent service and pleasant ambiance, this restaurant is a must-visit for any Thai food enthusiast. Tumyum Goong has certainly earned a spot on my list of favorite dining spots.
The taste and quality, including presentation is very good. Occasionally an offnight, it's not the norm in all the years. we have had 2 mixups. Their policy the customers are always right
We dined in. Great food, lovely friendly service and they were super-helpful when I spilled my drink all over myself, duh!
My first experience was very good, with service and food exceeding my expectations, so of course I went back. I tried their takeaway menu about a month ago and now Thai is a weekly treat. Each visit I have tried something different and have to say the fresh flavours and depth is a welcome change to the usual takeaway Thai offering. I will be a regular.
Perfect performance and great experience, absolutely amazing food , staff is always awesome 👌
Great food, very good variety in the menu. Portion size is very generous. Fresh ingredients and very tender meat. Despite the fact that they were super short staffed and only working 2 people ( husband and wife) they took care of us very kindly and with smile on their faces. I highly recommend this restaurant.
The best food we tried in New Zealand, very friendly staff and fast service, would definitely recommend!!!!
When it comes to quality Thai food there is no one better. The team here are masters at their craft and provide delicious meals that warm the soul, spirit and mind. When deciding on Friday dinner don't think of salad and sausages think sumptuous Thai and a nice glass of Stella or Red.
I do the rounds at every Thai restaurant from St Heliers to Missionbay. Tom Yum Goong is number one favourite for Thai Beef Salad, Duck for a King (Red Curry) and all the other curries.
The delicious and authentic food is generously prepared and cooked with special care and attention to detail. A business with an admirable cultural vision rather than a commercialist one. Positive and caring work culture.
Ivy Le - Le Thuy Thanh Vy
+5
The food is fantastic. I ordered curry and they keep asking me if the taste is good or I need more spicy. Well service. Convenient parking, just in front of the restaurant. My granpa walking with stick. The staff help take him to the seat. Will come back for sure
After many "we must try that place" drive-bys I finally went in for mid week dinner. Food was spot on. Arrived truly hot and well presented. Generous portions from a slightly better and bigger menu than many Thai restaurants. Service was solid; nothing flash but certainly satisfactory. Overall both diners very happy to come back sgain. Seating a bit tight if you have kids prone to needing to move around. Suggest this place is perfect for couples, small to mid size groups, anniversary dinners etc
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