Meh it was pretty good but nothing special. Tried the vegetable spring rolls, fish cakes, and…read morechicken pad thai. It was a bit bland for my taste but I could see how some people could prefer it over the sweeter sugar added pad thai at other restaurants.

I've only been once, but I know I'm definitely going to be a regular from now on! Their food is…read morequick and the restaurant is definitely a traditional Thai theme. The portions are definitely a good size, and the cost is low. I got the entree curry puffs which were AMAZING. They were so much better than the regular ones you usually find because instead of potato they use kumara, making it so much sweeter! The Pad Thai came with a large portion and also rather sweet , but definitely one of the best if not the best Pad Thai I've had! I absolutely love this place, and will definitely be coming back!

The food was great. The service was great. However the…read moreplace could use some air conditioning for starters. It was very uncomfortable due to the humid atmosphere. Also the flies. A whole lot of them. I sent most of the time trying to keep flies off my meal. Sadly I won't be back here again on my regular business trips.

This restaurant is absolutely beautiful, the interior which features sculptures of Thai goddesses…read moreand art. The place is perfect for a romantic dinner for two and serves delicious food. My favorite part of the meal was the unlimited rice which cost us $3 per person. This was perfect for my cashew chicken which was stir fried to perfection. The crunchiness and flavour of the cashews was delightful, the cashews did not overpower the meal neither did they shy away from adding flavour to the dish. My other favorite from the restaurant was the black thai rice pudding. Hmmm yum yum yum! A perfect way to end the meal.

Absolutely delicious! Some of the best Thai food I've ever had…read more After a long and hot day at the Auckland Zoo, the kids and I had a hankering for Thai. We found Sweet Chilli after taking an Uber to the Thai restaurant 3 doors down; however, it was closed... which thankfully led us here. The service was absolutely impeccable, with sweet touches like the napkins being folded into origami crowns. The dishes are full of abundant fresh ingredients. I especially love the veggies; so many of them and prepared so they still have a crispness, and burst with flavor. The use of spices brought out perfection in every bite. I ordered a beer and was thrilled to see it came with a frosty glass. The owner is very friendly, and responsive. He cheerfully answered all my kids questions, even the somewhat silly. The restaurant is sparkling clean, including the restrooms. The air conditioning is just right. I can't recommend Sweet Chilli Thai enough! 2025 #23

It's been a little more than two months since we got home from our NZ honeymoon, and I'm still…read morecraving this Pad Thai. It was, as the kids are saying these days, EVERYTHING. Also loved the roti. The beef stew/massaman mashup special was a little more forgettable, because the meat was a bit tough and fatty, but you better believe I ordered a second roti to eat every drop of that amazing sauce. PS It is perfectly walkable from the zoo!

This relates to a takeout order on the evening of Saturday 8 June…read more The food at Thai Friends seemed okay, there was nothing brilliant about it but nothing bad either. However the value for money was poor. When we have take out (be it Indian/Thai/Vietnamese etc) we usually see the plastic dishes filled to nearly the top. At Thai Friends tonight, the three stir fry dishes were only half filled, which suggests that it was planned rather than by accident. Given that those dishes were in excess of $21 each I thought that was poor value for money. I used to think Thai friends was one of the more reliable Parnell restaurants because it had been there for so long. However we will be trying at the Thai restaurants in the future.

I came here for lunch with a large group today, they reserved a big table for us out the back and…read moreluckily it was a beautiful sunny day. They had also tried to put up as many big umbrellas for us seeing it was quite hot. The table out here also has a nice outlook looking out towards the city. The booking was for 12noon and I was the first to arrive and they were only just setting up the table. The food however came out quite promptly at 12.15 as we had all pre-ordered, I ordered the Spicy Chicken noodles with veges and it was nice and spicy and plenty of chicken. They have a lunch menu which ranges in price from around $9-13 so pretty good value. One thing they didn't do was ask if anyone wanted drinks which I thought was a bit odd as they could have made some extra money. As we were a large group I think they handled it well and there were also a few last minute changes that they happily did. They also have tables and chairs inside at the back and also out the front of the restaurant, the inside area at the back seemed a bit dark for during the day, I have also been here during the night and its quite nice and cozy. Overall I enjoyed my experience and the meals were nice and tasty.

Great restaurant the food is mouth watering and just wonderful a must go place if you love Thai…read morefood. It is classy and very elegant the seating is good too however when busy have to wait for a while over all great place and food,very friendly staff good service.

Hidden amongst a few other Asian restaurants, Banzai is lovely. Great space and vibe…read more Food was awesome and reasonably priced.

Banzai has been one of our family favourites ever since it opened quite a few years ago. Small but…read moreperfectly formed, it's best to book as it gets busy, although every time we've turned up they've managed to shift things around to give us a table. They go out of their way to make kids welcome and will supply books. pens, paper and often lollypops - they even ask the parents first if the lollypops are ok. The drinks list is basic but the few wines are well chosen and affordably priced, as is the incredible food. They do the usual Japanese favourites but I would recommend going for the Yakisoba or my favourite, especially in Winter, the Soup Noodles. The Lemon Chilli is the best and comes with your choice of Udon or Soba noodles. I get my Vegetarian version without the tempura batter and easy on the tofu. Indeed I am a person who struggles to order off the menu (I want it my way y'know?) and Banzai is another of my favourite establishments that has no problem with this. The salads are also delicious, particularly the not-very-Japanese-sounding Feta and Sundried Tomato. New visitors should definitely try the Korokke (potato cakes with sweet dipping sauce) and the creamy Potato Salad. The staff are absolutely lovely and never complain about us customising our dishes in a myriad of ways. You can phone ahead for takeaways or ask for a doggy bag if you over-order and they even have a small library of truly classy coffee table books to read while you wait for your takeaway. We always leave to a chorus of "thank you very much" from the entire staff. Me and mine have a lot of love for Banzai, so much so, we have even learned to copy the correct cultural protocol when paying at the end of the evening. Banzai makes me very ureshii.

A wonderful takeaway sushi spot that opens early. They have a wide selection of rolls, nigiri, and…read morecooked items. The fish is fresh, local, and flavorful! Also the owner is really nice! Highly recommend!

Wide range of Japanese food including traditional, fresh and clean with great service. This is the…read morekind of Japanese we were looking for and finally found. Highly recommend :)