This restaurant has been my family's favourite for as long as I can remember. It's peculiar for a…read moreNorth Shore family to willingly travel so far for a bite to eat, but that's a reflection on how good the food is here. Heck, when I was little we saw former prime-minister David Lange eating here and my dad had a chat to him - I think that tells you everything you need to know of the awesomeness that is Vietnam Cafe. Now take everything I say with one qualifier - this place is a hole. It's in a dingy old building which looks in dire need of a clean and a paintjob. It doesn't have any discernible decor apart from a mirror on the back wall. Parking's a bit of a bitch. The toilets should be avoided at all costs. But man, all that is totally outweighed by the standard of the food which was and still is the best of any Vietnamese restaurant I've visited in Auckland. The pho is always perfectly done, the pork spare ribs are tasty, and haiananese chicken is a favourite dinner of mine. If you like good honest Vietnamese cuisine, you won't find many better than this if you can stomach the lack of decor. The presence of a Hansan in my neighbourhood as well as local night markets have meant my visits here aren't as frequent as they used to be, but when I do you know you're in for the best.

I had just moved to Auckland from LA so this place was my first "ethnic" experience here. We did a…read moretake out of a curry, a vermicelli bun, and fresh and fried spring rolls. The food was delish, and well priced. I'm still adjusting my taste buds to Kiwi standards but I would go back to this place. Also there is a big Asian super market across the street which is a big perk.

Wow! I can't describe how delicious the pho is. It's not favor water it's actually tasty. The…read moreveggie soup with noddles was water watering soooo delicious!!!!! The wait staff is kind and helpful as well which makes it even better. 10 stars!

4 or 5 stars ? I'm not sure but this place is definitely up there !…read more There are 2 chefs , one Malay and one Vietnamese with the menu being split with some Malay dishes and some Vietnamese food . Geographically speaking Vietnam is more closer to Thailand ,but when the heart wants what the heart wants it makes more sense to put those two cuisines next to each other . Don't you think ? There is a mish mash of dećor but it's more than ok . A large selection of beers and a Vietnamese beer I don't think I've ever seen before . It's pretty clean and tidy . I had a old faithful of prawn toast which was so nicely cooked and a pancake of prawn and pork , the pancake was bigger than my eyes but it was very light and came with lettuce leaves to rip up , fold and dip into that yummy sauce . I imagine I'll be dragging people to this place now that I've fallen hard/crazy in love with Vietnamese cuisine .

awwww man. The service this time was horrible... they forgot to many things…read more.. We ordered the combination vermicelli, summer rolls, grass jelly drink, and milk soda and egg drink which were all good. The only dish that was a let down today was the special beef combination rice noodle soup... which is my regular there... they forgot the egg which was a crucial part of making the soup even more delicious than it normally is. i so asked the water to which he quickly brought out. Then being the fussy noodle eater i am, i originally asked for half half egg noodles and rice noodles which he forgot too and only put egg noodles. I ask him again and he also apologized and quickly brought it back out... AND also they forgot to put beef tripe in..... but i didn't bother asking them for that as i already pointed out too many faults... Today i took a star from them because they weren't at the top of their game... Don't get me wrong, the food was all very good and tasty (even though some elements were missing, it was still hella tasty)... just the service was lacking... he didn't seem to really care that that one order was ALL wrong (i think he just wanted to go home and relax lol) also whenever we walk out of here, we smell very strong of Vietnamese herbs from the Pho (noodle soup) hahaha Pho Purfume, anyone?

There are two Try it Out Restaurants in Auckland, this is the better one if you ask me. Although…read morethe Otahuhu one just got a spruce up, I believe they still have a 2 foot crater in their carpark. We always order the spicy squid as it's a must have.. I also enjoy the crispy chicken and the spicy and sour soup. Plenty of amazing dishes to choose from, suggest you go with a group try it all out. Servers speak better english on Torrens Rd as well, not always necessary but sometime helpful.

In my on going quest to find the best Chicken Bahn mi that the Auckland area has to offer, I came…read moreacross this delightful cafe in an area that was previously -shall we say on the down turn ? Anyway thanks to Aucklands housing crisis and gentrification we can thank some cleaver clogs for buying houses in a best house worst street scenario . Because now there are some good cafes in this area . But I digress , back to the Bahn mi - the bread roll was lightly warmed and the chicken was cooked having been marinated in lemongrass . but the pate , oh my the pate !! So flavourful with the right amount of spice and the pickled vegetables had sweet parsnip and so much coriander to give it that zing . I loved every minute of eating this sandwich , I tried to eat it slow (instead of my normal inhale all food in site mode ) so I could give it a good review . There is a full menu with lots of the usual suspects of beef pho , Vietnamese summer roll and fried spring roll . But there are also fries , wedges , waffles and French toast . They have Roasted Adiqtion coffee and a selection of cold drinks . Eat here now !!!!

We found this place through Yelp while we were around the neighborhood. We were surprised of how…read moregood the food was. We had the spring rolls and two bowls of the pho. They were just excellent. The broth was really tasty. It was definitely worth our time to stop by. Don't miss it if you're around the corner.

Most expensive and worst pho that I've ever had!!…read more I asked for crispy chicken pho. I got chicken nuggets in the broth, so they were soggy, I've only ever gotten a fried thigh/leg before. The broth was very bland and the hoisin sauce was watered down (super odd). It cost $24 for the soup and a drink. Save your cash, you couldn't give this soup to a homeless person in Vietnam.

I recently visited Try It Out, a Vietnamese restaurant located in Otahuhu, and unfortunately, I did…read morenot have a good experience. While the staff was friendly and the service was fast, the food was disappointing. The pho I ordered lacked the depth of flavor that I usually expect from this dish, and the bánh mì sandwich was dry and lacked the usual tasty fillings. Overall, I was disappointed with my experience at Try It Out, and I cannot recommend this restaurant for those looking for authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine in Auckland. However with that being said, the restaurant is run by Vietnamese. Just like the other reviewer mentioned, if you visit without comparison with those from the US or OZ, then you should be happy with the portion and the no frill service.

Check the website for locations. As of this writing, there is one every night at different…read morelocations. I went to the one at Silo Park on Sunday and it was fun! All the fried food imaginable and they are all delicious. Come hungry (or not, and you'll be when you start smelling all this deliciousness) and in your best gluttony outfit and you'd be handsomely rewarded. There are plenty of tables, chairs and sitting area around the market itself and also, you could sit by the benches facing the water, enjoying the sunset while your mouth is having its own divine experience.

I'm very impressed with night markets in New Zealand. They have 5 different locations around…read moreAuckland. WEDNESDAY - Botany Town Centre under Hoyts THURSDAY - Henderson under KMart FRIDAY - Papatoetoe under KMart SATURDAY - Pakuranga under The Warehouse SUNDAY - Glenfield Mall level 1 car park They have so many food vendors! Full of meat sticks, potato twists, dumplings, anything your little foodie heart desires. Aside from food vendors, they also have stalls with clothing, phone accessories and bling bling. My favorite purchase was of course the cell phone cases.

It's been almost a decade since returning to Auckland, and I was pleasantly surprised to see new…read morerestaurants everywhere. We decided to try this place because why not.... big mistake. Very underwhelming "Vietnamese" food. Ca phe phin is very light, not as strong as the true Vietnamese coffee us Vietnamese are used to. Quick and attentive service. One and done basically.

On our second night in Auckland, my sister and I went to Cafe Hanoi for dinner while my husband…read morestayed in the hotel to rest. The entrance to the restaurant wasn't easy to find as it was down a little lane that wasn't marked from the main street, so despite having the address and using Google maps, we walked around in circles, in the poring rain, for at least half an hour. Soaking wet, we finally found the restaurant and sat down for a much needed bowl of pho. The food was good, although not the best pho I've ever had, and a bit pricey, but it was warm and filling. I would have liked to have gone back to try other items on their menu (the menu looked quite good), but unfortunately I did not have the opportunity. [Yelp collections: NZ/Fiji 2023; New Zealand 2023]

Viet hoa has changed hands I think. We always enjoyed but haven't been back for a while. Went for…read morelunch today and really enjoyed !! Lovely crisp spring rolls and delicious pork chop noodle soup . Hot tea was lovely and servings generous. Will go again soon . Thanks Viet Hoa

Ok, I am writing this review for my pregnant wife who dined in this restaurant on 06/07/2020. First…read moreof all, she is pregnant and she needs to make sure that the food are good before consuming it as she is carrying another life within. She and her friend ordered two bowls of Pho noodles and it was not her first time having Pho. She have had Pho in New Zealand before as well as in the United States. She has tried different Pho Restaurants, in different countries, made by different chefs before. In this case, the restaurant served her a bowl that had rancid smell coming from the noodles. Like anyone would do, she raised the concern with the person in charge of the restaurant, which was the boss at the time. The food was untouched and was taken away as quickly as they could have. After that they were charged 10 dollar a person by the boss who then went on the verbally humiliate her while pointing his finger at her. The boss never offered to replace the dish, never offered an apology for the spoiled food, HE THEN GO ON TO CHARGED HER FOR IT. How does anyone who run a restaurant like this is still in business. After leaving the place with her friend and shopping around hungry for a while, she finally gather the courage to go back and confront him about it as it was absolutely ridiculous for him to charge her for spoiled food that she never touched. Still not only was he unapologetic for what happened, he tried to resolve this by offering a refund 10 dollar of the 20 dollar that was charged for serving his spoiled food. Not only that, he even went on to tell my wife that "你地系唔系玩野啊， 玩野我陪你玩， 我玩得起" in chinese. What that means is "if they are playing games intentionally, if they're doing this intentionally, he can afford to play this game." I hope you close your restaurant one day after being sued to the ground for serving spoiled food pal. If you value your health, do not patron this restaurant for their rancid and spoiled foods.

Great spot for a tasty weekday lunch and would be even better if it was sunny sitting at the…read moreoutdoor tables without noisy roadworks right beside you. sigh... we made do with a table inside. I ordered the Lemongrass Pork on Vermicelli Noodles, tasty noodles, flavorful Pork and a nice selection of pickled vegs on the side. I will be back to try the curry.

Saigonz was our first meal after landing in Auckland because we needed something quick and close…read moreby. Plus, everything else was closed. Maybe we should have lowered our standards as a result, but the more honest review of Saigonz is that it's a simple, forgettable Vietnamese takeaway option for those who need food (as opposed to good food). Nothing was bad, but boy, nothing was particularly good either. At least it's fairly priced.