Beautiful intricate designed interior with the perfect southeast Asian look and feel. 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. read more

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Pretty tasty! The service was great and the food came out hot and quick! Their roti could be a bit more 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! read more

Monsoon Poon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Really great food here. Mixture of Asian cuisines. Great service. We walked up without a reservation and the wait would have been 50 minutes. But they squeezed us in after about 15. Nice atmosphere if a bit noisy. Unfortunately, this location is closing on May 3, 2025. So get there fast. Hopefully, their other location in Wellington is as good. Highly recommended. read more

We stopped in for dinner during our last night in Auckland. The food was decent if not a bit pricey. My vegetarian friend ordered the sichuan style vegetables, which really has to be eaten with rice but weirdly didn't come with rice (extra $5 NZD). The flavor of the sichuan vegetables was solid, and reminded us of a vegan sichuan restaurant in NYC. We also ordered the laksa, which was alright. The nasi goreng was tastier and included a few pieces of well cooked shrimp and chicken. We also ordered a pitcher of the purple rain cocktail which was good. The service was friendly and quick, and great environment for drinks and a meal with friends. We did not need a reservation around 9pm on a Friday night. read more

Monsoon Poon - Laksa - Asian Fusion Near Me - Auckland, AUK

I was looking for a restaurant in and around Auckland CBD for my team and saw highly rated reviews for Monsoon Poon so we decided to go here for our dinner outing. The food was disappointing. This restaurants has Chinese, Singaporean, Thai, and Indian dishes going on. We ordered Shanghai Noodles and they were spicy. Our Shanghai colleagues told us Shanghai noodles aren't supposed to be spicy. I had laksa, and they used pasta noodles which is really odd. If you want authentic Asian food, don't come here. I'm giving Monsoon Poon two stars for their service and restaurant decor. read more

This place is 5 star all the way! If you're in Auckland and want a great asian fusion restaurant, that's good food, hip ambiance and great service, THIS IS YOUR PLACE!! No reservations are required during dinner service, but if you go on weekday during lunch, you'll need rezzies! It's located in Auckland's CBD ( Central Business District) and close walk from major hotels! We ordered several items, family style for four of us, which was plenty food for us. We Started our ordered with the appetiser combo, calamari, roti, garlic with caramelised naan bread, jasmine rice, firecracker chicken, Beef Rangoon, shrimp Bali and red vegetable curry. Everything was AMAZING! But be forewarned, if you like spicy and I mean super spicy, the chicken is. It for the ones who can't handle it! You're even warned from the wait staff when ordering it! The tastes of the food are excellent, temperature was nice and hot, taste seasoned perfect! The staff were also very attentive! Making sure we had drinks (since chicken was so spicy)! Ambiance was very trendy with hip music playing , lots of art and decor was awesome! Definitely a place I'll come again! read more

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Wonderful service and value. We shared the Shaken Beef, Dhal, Coconut Rice and Garlic & Onion Naan. Really delicious. I've never had such flavorful rice before. Sticky and thick. read more

Came across Monsoon Poon during our walking tour. Attracted by the unique decor, we decided to stop in to grab some food. The Laksa was really good. The Dahl was a bit watery but the taste was right on. Service was great! read more

Monsoon Poon - Jet Li - Asian Fusion Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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Great cocktails and great to go with a group to try the different dishes! Service was attentive and quick!

Yum! This place was great! We chose this based off of a recommendation of our concierge (and of course some verification from my friends at Yelp!) and we were super happy with our decision. This place is very unassuming from the entrance and location but you walk in and it's a trendy, but casual, atmosphere. We ordered the following and thought it was all great: Singapore fried noodles (with firecracker chicken) caution they don't lie when they say it's spicy Shaking beef (probably the favorite of the table even though the description didn't make it seem like it would be) 25 spice and herb lamb curry Imperial lettuce cups Tandoori chicken little dragon tacos Peppered squid (basically spicy calamari) We also got the Penang chicken but we weren't in love with it. The coconut cream sauce was a little too sweet for some of us (although I personally am a huge fan of all things Penang so I liked it!) and for others there wasn't enough sauce. Service was decent. Our waitress was hard to find at times but this place was packed when we walked in without a reservation at 9 pm on a Tuesday. Despite this, they were able to seat us pretty quickly. I'm glad we got to check this place out! read more

Monsoon Poon - Dinner menu! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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I gotta say, I was very impressed right from the start when I first walked in here. The dining and decor was clean. Menu, simple yet a lot to choose from. And the atmosphere in general was comforting, as a few coworkers of mine had met up for lunch. And I'm totally glad we did! So here's my breakdown: =+= Dining Area & Ambiance =+= First off, the decor will make your head spin 360 degrees. Everything from lighting, to the paintings, to some sculptures, to posters on the walls, colored windows, it all had an interesting artistic appeal. I'd say with this type of setting, I would consider it a decent 'first-date' choice. Definitely a solid 'second-date' type of place. =++= Service =++= Good enough. We had a young waitress attending to our table of six, and had also waited upon a larger group next to ours. She could've hustled a bit more, but really should have had a little extra help. But for the most part, she did a good job. Water glasses refilled, presented our dishes, so no real issue. =+++= Naan & Curry =+++= ~ Firecracker Chicken ($26nzd): Hot hot hot they were! And darn tasty to say the least! Whatever chili paste they fried up sure made for a mouth burning experience, but in a good way. ~ 25 Herb and Spice Indian Lamb Curry ($23nzd): Now this was one curry I'll never forget! Just the tenderness with the various spices... Oh man! I loved it! I can't say it's for everyone, but if you're into Indian food then this is definitely a curry you'll wanna try! ~ Malay Hawker Fish & Prawns ($25nzd): This was rather different. Pleasant in taste, and yet easy on the palate. I can't say it's my favorite, but they've many other tasty dishes to choose from. ~ Thai Yellow Chicken Curry ($24nzd): Gotta love that citrus and lemongrass combo with this one. I was enjoyable to say the least. ~ Malabar Fish Curry ($23nzd): Another winner IMO, and probably my second favorite curry next to the lamb. The fish was fresh, and the curry was made just right. ~ Naan! Can't forget the naan! One bite and you'll be like, this is what fresh naan should taste like. It goes hand and hand with curry right? =++++= Overall =++++= Monsoon Poon is a charming place with a satisfying and delightful menu. The atmosphere is comforting, and it seems like an excellent choice if you plan a large group outing. Good stuff! I hope to be back again someday! read more

Really like this place. It's a little off the beaten path from a tourist standpoint and doesn't boast that waterfront location....but so what. The food is terrific! It was really crowded when we went and we ended up eating at the bar...which was fine. We ordered the Nasi Goreng with the Indonesian fried rice which was absolutely delicious. Loved it. We also had the Sour Orange Fish curry...not quite as good as the Nasi Goreng but the fish tasted really fresh so we were pleased. Had a side of coconut rice and some bok choy. All that with a few cocktails. It was a great night and we'd definitely come back. read more

Really good menu! Food was awesome Beef wok 10/10 Ka poa chicken was a little spicey 8/10 Penang chicken was spicy 8/10 Great staff Opened kitchen for us after 10pm Parking is local Decor 9/10 read more

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The food is good, but there is better to be had in Auckland. They serve the food fast and really push their drink menu, lots of sugary adult beverages. Can be a lively party atmosphere or a quiet evening, depending on the night. Overall, feels touristy and inauthentic, but sometimes that's ok. read more

Oh lawwd! Dined here twice during my trip to Auckland. Its been two months, I still drool a little thinking about how incredibly delicious the food was! Things I've ordered: - Tandoori Lamb Cutlets: Pillowy soft, well-seasoned lamb, melts in your mouth at first bite. Generous portions for an appetizer. - Sweet Chili Eggplant: uh-mazing! Well balanced dish with a little crisp to the eggplant. Didn't think this was possible, usually eggplant ends up mushy when cooked. - 25 spice Lamb Curry: Authentic, robust, well balanced curry with generous chunks of lamb soaked in spicy goodness. I could eat this all day. Our server was great! Although it was a busy night, she made sure to check in on us periodically. This place is definitely on my list when I'm back in Auckland. read more

Monsoon Poon - Chili Eggplant (left), Lamb Cutlets (right) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Nice atmosphere, but the service was erratic. Seated for 15 minutes before anyone came over. The food sounded great on the menu, but was not as good as it sounded. I was excited to try the Roti based tacos. There are 3 to an order and unfortunately they don't let you mix fillings (lamb, seafood, chicken). That was a shame as this dish would be much better with some variety. Good roti is meant to be like a croissant, its all about the pastry layers. The roti tacos were instead thick pancakes, and the 3 lamb tacos proved to be too much of the same thing. I tried 2 other items. The red lamb curry I had was too heavy on the tomato base. The yellow fish curry was nice. read more

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Great tasting food. Service was better than most places in the area. Drinks were unique and favorable

The service was servicable for NZ. The firecracker chicken was almost hot just for hot sake. The fried chicken lost it's crunchiness after basted in the hot sauce. There were some slices of zuccini tossed in there and while I did enjoy it, thought it could have had more finess. Fun atmosphere, my server was great. read more

Monsoon Poon has been in that corner of Auckland since I can remember. Known for the fusion South Eastern flavours, I figured it should be a safe option for a multi-cultural group. Auckland is going through that no reservations trend, so a place that lets me plant my name on 8 seats deserves a tentative round of applause. They have a massive cocktail list, with $6 cocktail of the week from 4-6pm. Not bad at all for Auckland's sky high cocktail prices. We ordered Ping's crispy skin chicken wings to nibble on. True to its name, it had a nice crunch but it lacked in the flavour department. It was also a bit pricy at $13 for a few chicken wings...snatched up in seconds by our unabashed diners. I ordered the Shaking Beef (Vietnamese style seared beef), mainly because I did a class at Sachie's Kitchen with TriBeCa's Hayden McMillan and it was surprisingly easy and fun to make. The first few mouthfuls were soo good. I always get the coconut rice over jasmine or plain - it's just so much better with curries and sauces. After a while, the carb monster in me had finished my rice and I was only a third through the beef. With no rice, it was just WAY too salty. The beef was nicely seared and flavoured through and through, and it would have been nice itself without the accompanying sauce. I must have been high on coconut rice, because I even had a couple of mouthfuls of the "Firecracker Chicken" - chilli breaded chicken with Malaysian chilli sambal. It looks lethal but to my surprise I enjoyed the burn. It tasty without being lip and tongue numbing. Together with the happy hour cocktails, Monsoon Poon would be a safe go-to in town. Sure there are a few creases that could be smoothed but I didn't have to wait over an hour or pay ridiculous amounts for trendy "fusion food". The food is tasty, uncomplicated and I appreciate that. read more

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Food: Apptizer combo was flavorful but heavy on the deep fry. I had malasian curry - nice not too spicy. Service: very good. Attentative staff that was very friendly. Came with children their kids menu (girls chose the oodles) was perfect for the girls (9 and 11) . Best part was location. We have children, didn't want to go to harbour, sat night had lots of loud music. Relaxed placed to go for tourist. Seemed to have locals coming also, which is always a good sign. read more

Monsoon Poon - Reataurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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What a delicious find! Came here for lunch with the family. Here's the breakdown: Food: Oh hells yes! We ordered: Butter chicken- So darn good! Chicken was fresh and tender. The sauce was creamy and delicious. Saffron and Jasmine rice- delicious and complemented the butter chicken nicely Pappadam and a chutney trio- WOW! I usually don't like chutney that much, but these were incredible. Especially the mint chutney. Steamed prawns- AMAZING! These were so fresh and tasty. Seasoned to perfection. A wonderful starter. Corn fritters- Not my favorite. These were actually too spicy for me to eat. Nann- Mmmm so, so good. Light and fluffy. Service: Excellent. Our server and the hostess were phenomenal. They gave us great suggestions on what to order and were very attentive, but did not hover. Atmosphere: Gorgeous! The decor made this experience so special. It's a really beautiful and magical setting. I bet this place is lovely at night. Price: Very fair considering the great food, service, and decor! Overall, if you want good Indian food without going to a divey take out place, come here! You will be very glad you did :) read more

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Stumbled upon this place when searching for a Sunday evening dinner locale with a friend. The inside is decorated in theme with a southeast asian feel punctuated by plates signed by local new zealand celebrities (a.k.a. rugby players). It's a large restaurant with lots of room for large groups and flexible seating arrangements - would be good for a big group birthday events. All in all a good experience, but with tourist prices for the prime location and food that was good but not standout I landed on the three star rating. We had the wontons and lettuce wraps to start followed by butter chicken, a beef dish and green beans. We did have prompt service, however the restaurant was not that busy. read more

If we wanted Asian fast food we would have gone to a place like Panda Express. We had a beef dish and another with chicken and prawns along with some rice. None of the proteins had any flavor and the food came out so quick you know it was all prepared a long time ago and just sitting around loosing flavor. It wasn't very hot so you can tell it was just briefly heated before served and not freshly cooked. Expensive Asian Fast Food!! read more

It's Auckland's Restaurant Month, and this was my first stop. I wanted Indian food, as another restaurant whetted my appetite one dinner; alas it was dark and closed, so I came upon Monsoon Poon. I'm a fan of spicy, so naturally I choose the Firecracker chicken. The waitress warned me that it was hot, to which I tilted my head, asking her if I would drain the 750 mL bottle of water on the table. She distinctively said, "Yes." I ordered it anyway, without rice. HOLY MOLY. She was not kidding. The first bite was delicious, so I had another. The heat continued to build until I was halfway done with my water. She returned, asking how it was, to which I replied, "You were sooo right." She asked if I wanted anything to help, so I ordered coconut rice to cut the heat (it helped greatly). I also ordered a Thai Iced Tea, which was not what I was expecting; must have been the alcoholic version with jalapeños stirred in. All in all, I will definitely return for a less spicy dish, most likely the Penang chicken. The coconut rice was delicious as well (and I don't normally eat rice). read more

Belonging to a curry club was, for me, meant to be an exercise in curry appreciation. Be it Thai, Malaysian, Indian, Pakistani, et al. It mattered not the curries' source. We started our curry club about a year go at Monsoon Poon and have returned to have another crack at their TNT Chicken night. On the first Monday of the month, $30 buys you all you can eat, TNT Chicken curry, naan and rice. Also included is a glass of beer. Not a pint, perhaps half a pint I'm not sure. If you find butter chicken too hot, then this curry is definitely one to avoid. It is hotter than an "Indian hot" vindaloo. And I have eaten my fair share of those. We regret to say that the TNT chicken curry is mostly curry sauce. There's hardly any chicken in it compared to a year ago. The morsels of chicken included in the dish are marinated in a hot sauce and are scrumptious. The only thing is that they are few and far between. I could only stomach one plate and had to pike out with a mango lassi. Not for the faint of gut! But worth a crack all the same. Especially when you love seeing your fellow dining guests squirming in agony. :-) I have eaten at Monsoon Poon about 5 times now. Each time I have been has been a pleasant experience. I love the decor and the ambience. It is what it is and I'll keep going back. read more

Have visted here on a couple of occasions and have been impressed both times. The staff are super and seem to really enjoy their work! On my most recent visit, I was struggling to choose my order. The waitress helped me by filling me on the most popular dishes, and those that were more spicy (which I wanted to avoid on this occasion) etc. Furthermore the bar staff whip up delicious cocktails (from their rather extensive drinks menu). My friend and I were both really impressed with the speed our meals were delivered to our table. We had mentioned that we had a concert to attend at Vector Arena. The restaurant itself is well set out, with lots of great detailing. And although there are a lot of tables, they aren't too close together. Moonsoon Poon is a great central city dining option for anywhere from 2 people to large groups. read more

Bringing together the best of Asian foods in one room, its wonderful for groups and their banquet menus are a good option for this! My first experience with Monsoon Poon was a group birthday dinner and I was really impressed with their service considering how busy they were. If you're not in a group the dinner menu has great little entrees to share and solid mains to choose from. They also have four types of rice- needless to say you're spoilt for choice here! I particularly enjoy their fried fish with prawns, garlic naan and thai curry- so rich and flavoursome. I love the vibe at Monsoon Poon on the weekend. Although primarily a restaurant, their bar space and service are great and their drinks are always mixed well. Its a great pre-town spot right by the viaduct for the weekend, and great for a date night situation when you're undecided on what to have- so many choices! read more

Service was pretty good and the atmosphere was great. Went there on a date 2 weeks ago. Food was ok at best, we ordered a duck curry(Thai) and a fish dish (Malay), both taste OK but nothing special. This restaurant does offer a variety of South East Asian/Indian dishes which is great but the two dishes I ordered I could've gotten much tastier options at a Thai or Malay restaurant for probably half the price. It's a great place for a function or a date regardless read more

With a name like monsoon poon, we knew we'd make it here sooner or later. A nice selection of "Asian Fusion" options, we split the fish tacos to start, then had the nasi goreng and duck curry, both of which were very tasty. They had a great wine list, too. read more

Looking for a funky, bustling downtown restaurant that will suit everyone's tastes? Look no further. Monsoon Poon is a great fusion of Asian & Indian food, situated just around the corner from the Viaduct. The friendly waitstaff will make sure your night starts off just right. The bar is a great spot as a stand-alone venue. There are always new cocktails with a spicy, herby Asian twist to try out, or stick to your old favourites. As you can only book for larger groups, its a good spot to wait for a free table if needed; generally you won't be waiting long. You can pretty much order anything from this menu & its bound to be great - I've eaten here many times and never been disappointed. My personal favourites are The Shaking Beef, Duck & Pineapple Curry and the Kung Pao Chicken with prawns. If your tastes extend to the hotter side of Asian & Indian cuisines, you'll find something to cater to you as well. I recently headed here with a large hens' party full of giggling gals - we took over 2 large tables! We had a great time, were catered for brilliantly with a banquet menu that covered vegetarians as well, and lapped up the party atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

We ordered the goat Curry and the eggplant veggie side. Both were delicious. The service was friendly and the hostess was especially lovely, talking to is and answering all our touristy questions. I would highly recommend this place. read more

First timer, impressed. Went with the extended whanau, got the $35 banquet which was heaps of food even for fatties like us. Delicious tour of Asia and the subcontinent, primarily via curries. A bit more variety (other than curries) would have been good. The starter combination was a bit weird, having fewer of dish x than diners n; would recommend fewer options but one of each pp. Service was friendly. Lovely ambience. Good drink selection and love the fact they have $5 singha cans, gives it a bit more of an Asia feel than most places with their $10-12 drinks. Would definitely go again. read more

We visited monsoon poon with another couple and had a great evening. The service was outstanding, and as always the food was on target and very flavorful. We started with a round of unique cocktails, and they were delivered quickly. For entrees we shared salt and pepper squid, satay chicken skewers, seafood tacos, and seafood lettuce cups. For mains we shared malabar fish curry, 25herb n spice lamb curry is the best and most flavourful curry, shakin beef is a fresh tasting Bo luc lac from Vietnam, and the chef special salmon, with some great roti, naan, and coconut rice. This place suits all diets, vegetarian, pescaterian, and the rest. Highly recommended for a great evening with friends, family, or a casual work dinner. read more

Fabulous food, good service, interesting decor and buzzy vibe. All in all Monsoon Poon is a good choice if you're after Asian/Indian fusion-type food. A short walk from the Viaduct and in the same building as the council-owned Downtown Carpark, this is in a very convenient location. On our last visit to MP we had some extreme vegetarians in our group who can be painfully picky to the point of ruining an evening for everyone else. (There's nothing worse than holier-than-thou herbivores who think it's their life's mission to convert the rest of us). However there's a lot on the menu here for vege-lovers. A group of 8 of us met for a drink in the bar beforehand. We got a table pretty quickly. The service was friendly and efficient and nothing was a problem to our waiter who interacted well with the children in our party too - always a nice touch. read more

Monsoon Poon is a cracker place. Not only is the name fun to say, it's also a great night out. Situated right at the bottom of town, it's really close to a number of great bars and has great access to public transport. The restaurant has a really cool vibe. The colourful but moody lighting, oriental décor and visible kitchen make for a fun-filled and energetic vibe. The service was really friendly and they all seemed to be having a really fun time, which definitely rubs off on you. The food was good, we got a few different things to share, it's not as cheap as some other Asian restaurants, but then it feels a bit more upmarket and the vibe is a lot more professional I suppose. There is plenty of variety on the menu as they serve a number of different Asian styles. It's great for large groups but isn't BYO, although it feels like it should be. read more

I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. The negative: waiting an hour for a table and having to follow up staff twice to find out what was going going on, a live caterpillar in my salad (cute but not really okay), the long wait between main and starters (we ordered everything at the start).The positive: my salad was taken away and dealt with quickly and we didn't have to pay for that item (thank you), our waitress was really lovely and helpful, the food was good (a little too spicy for my taste but that's just my preference!) Mixed bag - the food is good if you don't mind a long wait if you're a group of more than 2. read more

One of my most favourite restaurants to go to. Excellent staff, vast menu full of tons of delicious options! Would highly recommend going here for a fun adventure of tongue tingling and heavy touch of the pallet..... The interior is awesome and strikes the eye with a strange asian feel. 10/10 would bang read more

Monsoon poon deserves 3.7. Firecracker chicken still good. Ambiance is still vibrant, but hard surfaces and techno / house music played in dining area were dreadful. Stirfried veggies a bit mushy. Sadly, the competition in this category is not stiff and I think MP is resting on laurels. read more

I went to Monsoon Poon for a mid-week dinner. I think we got there a bit late, so the place was fairly empty, however the kitchen was still open so they let us place a (quick) order. I think the food was quite good, but over-priced for what quite simple and small dishes, compared to other Asian restaurants in less high-profile locations. I did like the spicy corn fritters as they were actually really spicy. I can't think of any other stand-out dishes. The main dining area is perhaps a little loud but there's a nice dining room overlooking Customs St that would be nice for groups. read more

Monsoon Poon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Seven of us visited here for lunch, between us we tried most of the menu for both Entree's and Mains. Really enjoyed every dish, my stand out Entree was the Firecracker Chicken and I loved the Malabar Fish Curry. Dishes enjoyed included Beef Rendang, 25 Herb and Spice Lamb Curry, and Nasi Goreng. The staff were very friendly, I enjoyed the decor too. Looking forward to next visit :-) read more