I grew up in Birkenhead and only moved away a couple of years ago. This place has been a Thai…read morerestaurant for years, but has only been Art Thai for the past few. I regularly used to drive past and see only a couple of diners in there, and assume isn't was fine, but not great (there's three other thai places within a kilometre, so it's got some competition!) . However, it seems to have gotten more and more popular, and was basically full the night we went (here was me thinking we wouldn't need to worry about booking!). The food was really good, so obviously its popularity has increased for a reason. I had a basil chicken dish, which was just the right amount of spicy, and so fresh tasting. The others were well-pleased with their curry choices also - they came in generous sizes with rice on the side. It's BYO, and I think it's something crazy cheap like $2 a person corkage, so that's a nice feature. We stayed and chatted so long that we got serious food envy seeing lots of plates of deep fried icecream come out of the kitchen, so decided to get on that bandwagon. A great choice. Definitely only a sometimes food, and definitely cancels out what was otherwise a fairly healthy dinner, but so worth it. The staff were friendly, though we did have to wait sometime before they took our order, and they perhaps could have a been a touch more attentive with water/asking if we wanted dessert, but overall we had a great time. Would definitely return.

We have been regular patrons of Art Thai for years and it is consistently great. Delicious food and…read morefriendly service. The cashew chicken, the curries and the deep fried ice cream are always good.

Tried this little restaurant tonight with my mom. We had a quick dinner and we got there right at…read moreopen so we were the only ones there. My mom Got the parang curry with prawns, and I got the pad see eew with beef. Both dishes were delicious. The ambience was nice and one mirrored wall makes the restaurant look much bigger than it is. I will be back when I have more time to dedicate.

This is the best Thai restaurant I have ever been to. We were staying in the area for a few months…read moreand this became a staple spot for us - the service is excellent and the food is superb. We left New Zealand in June & I have had Thai numerous times since and nothing compares! Seriously, every time I cross my fingers hoping it will be as good and it never is! I hope to come back to Auckland and this will be my first stop.

Thai Issan is a beautiful Thai haven. If your looking for that intimate restaurant to take your…read moreloved one for a romantic meal for two, this is a perfect option. I was taken to Thai Issan on a date, and was really amazed by the beautiful decor, and the climbing Hoya plant that spiraled all around the room. Creates a sense of exoticness about the place. The food is sensational, I would recommend dining in over takeaway any day, so you get the luxury of the experience. Service was kind, and generous. My mouth waters as I try to describe the taste sensations you will experience at Issan, some favorites of mine are Pad Priew Waan Pla which you can have mild or hot, which is Gurnard fillet in a stir fry with a lovely sweet and sour sauce accompanied by pineapple, tomatoes and cucumber or Gang Dang Goong, a spicy hot tiger prawn in coconut milk, and red curry with lychee. Exquisite taste sensations, you will get hot and sweet together and these will blow you away. Be sure to enjoy some Thai beer or Bring your own wine, and toast to this Thai culinary delight.

I have the number for Khun Pun saved in my phone and I must call it at least once a fortnight. For…read morea tasty meal packed with veges for less than $10, it's pretty good value. I've found the food to be consistently good, better than some Thai restaurants I've been to. And the handy location in Northcote so close to the bridge makes it easy to stop off on the way home from work. I would say get your meal takeaway as the surroundings at FoodWorld are a bit on the shabby side. Chicken and cashew nuts is a definite fav with the mix of veges including kumara and broccoli bits being extra delicious. This place has also now got an online ordering system and offers delivery. I haven't tried it yet as I'm too impatient but Thai delivery sounds like a genius idea to me.

This restaurant is my first choice whenever I am eating at Northcote good court. You can't really…read morego wrong eating here. Service is reasonably fast. I particularly enjoy their curries and pad Thai.

Hideous, tasteless, watery slop. Extremely odd behavior from "management". Literally the worst food…read moreI have ever consumed in my entire life. Gross!

Apart from a few go-to restaurants which have been here since I moved to Auckland 20 years ago, the…read moreBirkenhead dining scene really doesn't have much to boast about. Prices aren't extravagant, but neither is the food. Walking along Birkenhead Avenue, Mulan stood out as something that would otherwise have belonged in the hip and upcoming Mt Albert scene with Chinoiserie, Kiss Kiss and L'Oeuf. Casually embellished with thick knotted ropes around the entrance and on the ceiling of the dining area, the setting is thoughtfully simple. Without calling on famous interior designers, it was enough to elevate the dining experience up a step. I came for a late long lunch with a particular craving for Thai food. Thai and Vietnamese cuisine are always high on my favourites. Maybe not so much for coriander haters (who apparently blame it on genetics for this inexcusable pickiness). As a first step to tame the insatiable hunger, we had the Mama's special of steamed buns with sticky pork. Two really weren't enough between two people! The bun was thinner than I wanted but it was bouncy and the flavours were saturated into the meat. As recommended by another foodie I ordered Golden Shield - sweet and spicy squid, flash fried with chili jam and kaffir lime. If you love strong flavours, it is a must order! The combination of sweet, spicy and sour was punchy and appetising. Along with the chicken jungle curry, we easily demolished two bowls of coconut rice with the spicy kick. If you are a spice wimp like me, I recommend staying firm on ordering "mild". As a local, I'd love to go back. It's my type of hangout: casual with tasty food. Thumbs up!

I used to forget about Malay food when ordering takeouts, opting instead for more familiar Asian…read morecuisines, like Thai or Vietnamese, but one visit to Langkawi has changed all that! We recently ordered takeouts and were more than impressed. In fact, we were rather angry that we hadn't been sooner - after all, it's only 5mins down the road. Shame on us! It's hard to choose, but our favourite dish was the Kapitan chicken. It was beautifully cooked in a well-balanced, aromatic sauce and served with light fluffy rice. Our only complaint was that there was enough to sauce to mop up with the buttery roti! Special mention must also be made of the Mee Goreng, which was packed full of flavour and had just the right amount of heat. I added a liberal squeeze of lemon to mine and it was seriously good. For $13, the portion was extremely generous - we had plenty of leftovers for the next day. I am rather looking forward to my next visit. Hopefully we will be dining in because the interior of this place is delightful - full of brightly coloured decorations with plenty of sparkles!

What I really love about this place though is the beautiful paper lanterns around the ceilings and…read morecolorful fabrics lining all the walls. It really feels like you're in Malaysia though I've never been, but at least transported to somewhere different. It's warm and the dim lighting creates an intimate, cosy atmosphere. Great service as well. The Kung-po squid came in a long fish dish with vegetables, dried chilli and sauteed squid. Great for seafood lovers. We got the Langkawi fish special which was nice and fresh with lemon, lemon grass and coriander. Beware of the Hot Babi Pedas, as I thought I had a high tolerance for spicy but this was still Hot with a capital H. Pork slices with vegetables and cooked with cumin, fresh chilli and other spices that make you feel like you're going to breathe fire. Nasi lemak is purple fragrant coconut rice which I adore but if you're more inclined to classic, they have plain steamed rice as well. Great order on the side of the curry as well as their flaky Chanai flatbread. Food is yum, decor is absolutely wonderful. Must see

My first time here. Very impressed! Walked in, table's were full so thats a good sign, found a…read morelovely sunny spot by the window at the back after ordering a Hash Stack. A previous review below got me hankering for it. Was not dissapointed. Even though they were busy the staff were very friendly and attentive and the food made it out in lighting quick time! Hash browns looked hand made with great texture, thickness and flavor. Egg was runny and was absorbed well into the 2 fluffy ciabatta pieces of bread. Bacon was crispy but not overcooked and there was enought to have a good chunk with every delicious fork full. If I had any gripe it was only a small one & was with the avocado. Was borderline raw but they can be hard to gauge especially when cooking en volume and under the gun so no points lost there. Will be back here for sure. The list on the menu deserves a good trial & if my first experiance is emulated I am sure this will be good eats!

Absolutely disgusting behaviour from the owner. Me and my…read morepartner have supported them for well over a year almost every weekend The waitresses are amazing and they know exactly what drinks we order with our food every time (2 cokes and 2 teas) they always have a smile and ask how we are. But today... After waiting 35 minutes for our meal, Starving, Took a bite of my burger, and all I could taste was salt. I informed the trainee no English waitress who took the plate back into the kitchen, we then waited another 15 minutes for a new plate to come out, when we asked what was happening, the waitress said...oh I did told chef. We said ok, so are we getting it replaced ? She looked shocked, said nothing and grabbed the owner. He said, no you didnt tell us you wanted it replaced. I said yes please because I am very hungry. He said no itll taste the same. so we said ok well we dont want to pay for it, he then got angry and said, yes you will pay half...(for a bite of a yuck burger and about 4chips) I said politely I'm sorry but no I will not pay for that. He said, No you've eaten half (a bite and a few chips of a $20 meal is half .. not) you pay half shaking his head and angriying his eyes. I got really frustrated and said no, you are being very disrespectful I come here almost every week and this is how I get treated?! I said I'm walking out without paying a cent so he says...ok ok ok I'll only charge you for one meal and your 2 cokes and your 2 teas which totals $42. I paid it and trust me I will never go back! I didnt click...but the asshole charged me half the meal acting like he didnt. The Indian owner needs to go to a customer service course and have proper qualified chefs. Such a shame because they have 2 really lovely waitresses. He should not own a cafe.

Beautiful intricate designed interior with the perfect southeast Asian look and feel…read more Singapore Fried Noodles Rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, red and green peppers, onions and chili. Lots of character and flavors here - you can specify spice level. Shrimp a tad overcooked. Nasi Goreng Indonesian fried rice with jumbo prawns, poached chicken, veggies, sambal, soy & oyster sauce with fresh chili. The rice is soy based and thus a little on the salty side. Laksa Spicy egg noodle soup with coconut milk, poached chicken and veggie. Pretty good Laksa, not the best by any stretch. The broth is a little too milky and sludgy for my taste. Service quite meh but food came promptly and they were attentive. That's all.

Pretty tasty! The service was great and the food came out hot and quick! Their roti could be a bit…read moremore flavorful and crunchy instead of tortilla-like, but it was still fluffy and tasty. We really enjoyed the noodles - super flavorful and yummy! And we also ordered a rose milk drink which came out NEON pink. Loved the color and excitement of drinking something so electric, though it tasted more like bubblegum than rose. Overall, I would definitely go back for more!

My #1 spot for my morning coffee! I love the entire staff here. They always welcome you with a…read moresmile & how are you doing today? The ambiance is a perfect setting for breakfast & afterwards for Happy Hour. You can sit indoors or outdoors and enjoy people watching or simply watch the sunset.

We went for breakfast late in the morning near the end of their breakfast service. They…read moreaccommodated us but they turned down customers who arrived after us. I had the 'eggs any style' which came with bacon, ciabatta and tomatoes. It was very good. The price was high ($28 NZD or about $24 CAD). But considering the touristy location in Auckland and that this is an upscale restaurant attached to the M Social Hotel, the price is understandable. The restaurant is very clean and looks appealing. The bench we sat at wasn't that comfortable but it was better than the red stools without backs. The bar is well stocked and beautiful.