Amazing place! I have been living nearby for years, and always buy something in new world, but…read moredidn't have a dinner in it until several days ago. My son love the red curry and fried rice so much! Recommend it to those who love Thai dishes.

Hidden away at the back of the Remuera Shops lives my favourite oriental local - Thai Village…read more Although it isn't necessarily the most well known Thai place in Auckland, it definitely deserves to be in the running for all the Thai food fanatics out there. The offerings are authentic, simple and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself is a perfect reflection of the stunning plates they offer, with beautiful Thai statues and water features all around. I had the good fortune to try the Gai Med (Chicken and cashews) and Yum Nua Yang (beef salad) which you can see in the accompanying photos. The beef was a perfect medium rare, and the salad and chicken dish were both wonderfully well balanced. Highly recommend to all other Aucklanders that share my Thai food fetish!

Xi'an Food Bar in the Food Court , Auckland is one of those places that reminds you why you love…read morefinding truly authentic spots. This is handmade greatness, run by a hardworking husband-and-wife team, and you can feel the passion in every bite. The noodles are clearly made in-house, perfectly textured, chewy, and coated in bold, comforting flavors that hit all the right notes. Everything tastes fresh and intentional, not rushed or mass-produced. It's the kind of food that makes you slow down and actually appreciate what's in your bowl. What really sets this place apart is the heart behind it. Watching the owners work, cook, and serve with pride adds another layer to the experience. No gimmicks, no overdone presentation, just honest, soulful food done extremely well. If you're in the food court and want something memorable, satisfying, and genuinely authentic, Xi'an Food Bar is a must-stop. This is the kind of spot Yelp Elites love to champion -- small, personal, and absolutely delicious. I've already been back.

I came here for a very late lunch and ordered the Chinese Stewed Pork Burger. It wasn't what I…read moreexpected, but was still good. I was craving a cumin pork burger but this was more of a spicy pepper burger. One thing I didn't like about the burger was that it had more onion than pork. However, if I were to come back, I'd like to try the noodles.

I ate lunch here today, for the first and the last time...no,no,no, not because it was bad (it…read morewasn't!), but because it just happened to be the last time they were offering lunch meals, just dinner service from the 28th March 2013 onwards. I give this place 4 stars! The service was really nice and friendly and they had great interior decor - origami napkins, origami looking light shades and even the artwork on the wall, great big 3D leaves, also had a origami feel, nice one. Very clean, tidy and a relaxed set-up, but also had a professional restaurant look too. I ordered Pad Thai, a traditional favourite by many, including myself. It wasn't spicy at all, had a nice tinge of lemon in the background. Tasted fresh and lovely. I had the tofu and veg variety. It only cost $13 with a soft drink included and the serving was a generous portion. I will be back, and I better take hubby next time...

Chill Out is where we go for 'fancy' Thai takeaways. It's almost double the price of Thai Cuisine…read moreacross the road (NB, most mains for takeaway are around $14 + rice, so not too expensive, thai cuisine's just really cheap), but the extra price is definitely reflected in the taste and quantity. This place is not for spice whimps. If you haven't been before, I recommend ordering the spice level below what you normally get, as they work on a Thai hotness scale, rather than kiwi hotness! Their sauces are not too sweet, and flavours are well-balanced. They also have some nice features like free delivery within a 5km radius for orders over $30, and a 'coffee card' where you get a stamp for main meals purchased and eventually get a free one. Though we really only get takeaways, you can also eat in.

Great food with an enormous menu. No frills but the food is definitely worth the trip. Go here…read moreoften and always take home enough fora second meal.

I have two friends who both raved about the Mt Albert noodle house and how it was so good. Then…read morewhen we finally went to go to it, it turned out they were each talking about a different restaurant. So we went to this one. We had Char Kway Teow which was delicious, some sort of vegetables in garlic which were delicious, and this gelatinous lamb soup which I thought was foul but that my friends really liked. Some of the things we didn't try but saw photos of on the walls looked delicious, as did the meals other people were eating. I mean they do things like horrible gelatinous lamb goop - seriously, it was like mutton boiled in hand soap - but with that one exception everything was really appealing, and even with that I seem to be in the minority. So something for everyone, I guess.

Kind on on the fence here. I can see why someone would give them a 4 and I can easily see why they…read morewould give a 3. To me I lean more towards 3. I think the food is OK. Service wasn't bad, it was again OK. 1 negative mark I always give restaurants is when they have table service but then you come up to the counter to pay. I hate that. We had ordered a prawn and a chicken pad thai , a whole fried fish, some soup, and pad see ew for the mains. For drinks, a couple of beers, thai teas and a pair of affogatos. I can't remember if there were 2 different affogato on the menu, one alcoholic and one non, but we were def expecting some amaretto in there, which there was none. That amaretto was the main reason why I ordered it. As for service, I feel like after we received our food we were rarely checked on. 1 positive mark I give them is when I first came up to the bar to browse their drinks, I saw something that I couldn't recognize and they offered to let me sample some. It's a very casual vibe here. Nothing wild nor fancy. This is the kind of place you can also easily go to for drinks after work with a group of friends too. Of the food and service was just a tad better I'd be more pressed to give them a 4/5.

Service was friendly and easy walk from cbd area. Charming open seating style restaurant. Ordered…read morethe Larb gai (Mild) and padkee mao (spice level 2) and sticky rice with mango. The larb was fresh and tasty. Nice portion size: the noodles were average but not as seasoned as other places I have tried-probably should have kept the spice level at 2. The mango sticky rice was nicely paired with ice cream and definitely for one. Overall nice service and location. Would try the curry next time.

You don't go to Legend noodle house for the ambiance, nor do you go for the décor. It's actually…read moreprobably not even somewhere you want to sit in and eat (except to try the complimentary green tea). Legend Noodle house is all about the Singapore Noodles. I'm not sure what goes into these noodles (I'm not sure I really want to know either) but they are greasy, hang over curing, perfection. A takeaway serving could feed you for the rest of the week. They are in the traditional style with prawns, chicken, beef and LOADS of bean sprouts. I've only once strayed and tried something else on the menu. It was good, but not nearly as good as the noodles. I actually can't vouch for anything else on the menu (except maybe the won ton soup which is ok). But the Singapore noodles are suberb!

Wonton noodles are good here. The other stuff we've tried is ok too. Reasonable prices and run by…read morea nice old couple.

When looking for a date night spot on our trip to NZ, we came across Chargrill. I am seriously…read moreupset we haven't come every time we've been! The food was delicious. My partner got one of their pizzas and it honestly was so nicely cooked, the crust was perfect, and there was a generous amount of toppings but not overwhelming. I had one of their pasta dishes and loved it. The portion size was just perfect and the flavour was great. The service was excellent. The woman that took our orders made small talk with us and even joked with us. She was lovely. There is limited seating inside so keep that in mind if you're visiting during peak hours. There is seating outside, but it is next to a street (not much traffic but the occasional car). Overall we had a lovely experience and it was one of the most affordable meals we had while visiting. We will definitely be back

We had 3 entrees at this visit. We got a burger, kebab wrap and fish and chips. The fish and chips…read morewere good but not great. The burger and kebab wrap were both disappointing. The staff members were friendly but for a location with 4.2 stars, it was a let down.

This used to be my lunch spot for years when I was working in the area. Today I thought is the time…read moreto review it. I could safely say that I have tried everything on the menu, but if I am to pick favourites, I would say their satay chicken, chicken cashew and laksa are my favourites. A quick tip, their little satay is meant to be smaller and cheaper than the regular one but it honestly isn't. The difference is very minor your stomach won't notice it. Every now and then I got tempted to try their starters but I was never a big fan. Their takoyaki, however is good if you like them crispy. What I love about otto woo is how it's a food genre on its own. A great option for asian fusion food. It is fresh, delicious and satisfying without making you want to roll over and sleep immediately or suffer through an hours long heartburn. They have lots of gluten free options too which I think is great (they have them listed next to the wall menu). If in doubt ask the staff, they are really sweet. Check out otto woo nuffield if you would like a good meal on the go. Their mission bay branch and ponsonby branches are more lively if you would like to sit down and eat.

There's a reason this place is award winning. It's probably the best noodle bar in the city. In…read morethis branch in particular, on the lovely Nuffield Street in Newmarket, the staff are always really friendly and knowledgeable about the food, offering helpful recommendations and warm greetings. It's only a really small place, so it can be annoying trying to get a table during busy periods but their handy takeaway boxes are perfect for taking into the park on a sunny afternoon. I'm obsessed with Laksa and the one here is really good, just the right amount of coconut and full of fresh, seasonal vegetables. It's $14.50, so about average for Asian food in the city, but totally worth it. Their entrees are cheap, around $6.50 so if you don't want anything too heavy, a couple of these make a great lunchtime treat.