I feel like this may be a starter review. I think there is definitely more potential here. I am…read morebasing this review on the one meal I had here (Pho Bo (Tai - raw beef, no beef ball) It is a different style of Pho from what I am used to. Coming from Los Angeles, I have grown accustomed to getting ethnic food that is just as good as in the Home country. Here in New Zealand, ethnic food choices are very limited and the few that do exist seem to adjust flavors to the local clientele. That being said, this wasn't a bad bowl of Pho. I finished it. I felt that there could have been a lot more broth, and the broth could have been much more flavorful. When it comes to Pho, the broth makes it or breaks it. This broth had much more oil than I am used to, but still had a decent flavor. Again, not the best, but not the worst. The noodles seemed more like pad thai noodles vs. Pho noodles, and didn't have the same fresh chewy texture that I've grown to love.. Again, that may have been due to this restaurant also serving Thai cuisine in addition to Vietnamese. I will try this restaurant again and see if perhaps the Thai food is the forte. I hope to be able to upgrade my rating since I feel there is some definite potential here.

An extensive menu, friendly staff, and generally typical but pleasant Thai restaurant atmosphere…read more The menu offers Vietnamese and Thai options, making it a lengthy read. Not ideal if you don't know what you want, but fantastic for choice. The dishes we had were not a disappointment, and the food was prepared in good time. Service was good - a little interesting in the way they went about things, but intentions and attitudes were good. It was nothing unpleasant. Overall a nice restaurant, not overly busy on the Tuesday we went, and they were looking to close as we left at 9-ish, but this isn't reflective of the food quality. Worth a go.

Amazing wine selections; fabulous food. we ordered too much, thinking the small plates might be -…read morewell - small. Not small in any way! Stunning favors with each serving

Hands down the best chicken parm I've ever had and the pappardelle noodle with some kind of bacon…read morecream sauce was incredible as well.

Not quite the same as satay noodle places in the South Island. Has Thai and Cambodian dishes on the…read moremenu, and even has some stir fries. I went for the #1 chicken satay noodle soup. The broth could do with a little more flavour, maybe they are trying to keep it healthy. The chicken was tender. The mung bean sprouts were pitiful. The thing I was the most disappointed about was the satay, again, was more on the blend side, and could do with a little more peanuts in it. The place is otherwise spacious, mostly clean. Friendly staff, but the service could be a bit faster. It took ~20 min for my noodle soup to be ready. There were only two other groups of people at the time. I guess I have to give them credit of making things fresh on the spot?

It was late they had closed and opened the doors let me have a sit down meal. I had noodle seafood…read moresoup and a chicken satay burger. Paid just $13ish for my meal left happy full and yummy tasting food.

On a recent trip from Taupo, we got ridiculously hungry around Hamilton. What is there to eat in…read moreHamilton? We were tired, sweaty (from a weekend of doing yoga) and wanted something cheap and cheerful! Alas, noodle haven in Hamilton's city centre! Khmer Noodle House (wasn't even listed in Yelp! Until now! Shame....) was spotted and was very good choice looking back. With your typical food court style seating (think Ponsonby Food Court seating for all you Aucklanders out there), Khmer Noodle House has many choices for those who are interested in Cambodian and Thai food. There was also a generous selection when it came to drinks; lots of imported juices, coconut water, and the usual sodas. There were almost too many food choices to be honest, however, we seemed to manage. Since moving to New Zealand, yummy and cheap Pho is hard to find (although gaining popularity recently this year with the growing popularity of Vietnamese food). This place had "Cambodian style Pho" so I thought, "why not?" So glad I tried it! the broth was very very similar to Vietnamese Pho I know and love back in Seattle (thought don't quote me on authenticity, I have never been to Vietnam). The friends that I went with had curries and various other things. Everyone enjoyed their food immensely! Would definitely go back, and if you are passing through Hamilton give these guys you business because they were amazing!

Very tasty Cambodian food and a lot variety from seafood all meats and vegetarian. Price is…read morereasonable and owners work hard and nice. Decor is ok but the food is always good taste and consistent. Always nice option to return and eat

A very nice place for Saturday b/fast. Off the main street, and surprisingly quiet. Always order…read moreEggs Benny on travels ,and this was one of the best! Nice coffee & service. Will return.

Great gourmet pizzas in a hip venue. Great fresh ingredients and generous sizes…read more It was quiet the night we went and do a little cavernous but on a busy night I can imagine the place buzzing. Warm comfortable interior c

This is a hidden gem in Hamilton Central City. The owners are amazing! They aim to provide the best…read morecustomer service and provide a little respite from the rest of the city. Located on Casabella Lane, an alley that has more of a European feel than an Aotearoa vibe, Basil Thai has been in operation since the family moved to New Zealand. The menu isn't vast but it has all of what you'd expect of a 5-star Thai restaurant. Everything is made to order, so don't shy away from making even the most eclectic requests. They've heard it all! Note that the Kiwi palate is very bland in comparison with other parts of the world. So, if you're keen for HOT & SPICY Thai food, you have to request it. You'll likely have to say it twice because the person taking the order probably won't believe you. I am a huge fan of "The Devil" and always ask for it "Thai HOT." And they deliver a quality dinner every... single... time. Outstanding!

Love this place. Great dumplings - favourite being the dumplings in spicy soup. Well priced and…read moredelicious. A frequent lunch stop for us and the odd weekend take out. Don't often dine in, they have a basic sit down restaurant area - comfortable enough. Love the flavours here.

Definitely an upscale dining option with a laid back vibe. You can get away with wearing probably…read morepretty casual clothes but if you're going on a date night why not spice up your wardrobe?! In all seriousness....Delicious food. Pretty presentation. Slow service. Worth going! I had the duck plate, super delicious and a lot of food. Many of my colleagues had starters (entrees or in America, appetizers) that looked yummy. Favorite seemed to be the bread and the tortellini. Dessert was also popular.

We were served by a child who had no clue about serving (not his fault!). We were looking forward…read moreto a wonderful meal, but instead found ourselves becoming more and more frustrated. We ordered an entree (known in the USA as appetizer) with cocktails that was delicious (prawns and salmon). The service was extremely slow, so we ordered bread, waited over 10 minutes and asked our waiter for an update, but he said he thought we wanted it with our main course. We did not, and reminded him again that we wanted it before the main. After checking on the bread, our waiter returned and apologized that they were short staffed and the bread would take a bit longer. There were 4 tables (including us) with no more than 3 people, occupied in the entire restaurant. We then informed him that we had changed our minds about the main and wanted to close out the tab. He apologized profusely, and we again explained that it wasn't his fault for not having received any training in serving. The restaurant is pretentious and over priced. Wine pours are about 3 ounces for $17 NZ, and a martini with well vodka with half the amount of the usual alcohol for $20 NZ. On our way out, we saw that there were 2 chefs cooking for 4 tables! We do not understand how this is considered short-staffed.