This restaurant has been my family's favourite for as long as I can remember. It's peculiar for a…read moreNorth Shore family to willingly travel so far for a bite to eat, but that's a reflection on how good the food is here. Heck, when I was little we saw former prime-minister David Lange eating here and my dad had a chat to him - I think that tells you everything you need to know of the awesomeness that is Vietnam Cafe. Now take everything I say with one qualifier - this place is a hole. It's in a dingy old building which looks in dire need of a clean and a paintjob. It doesn't have any discernible decor apart from a mirror on the back wall. Parking's a bit of a bitch. The toilets should be avoided at all costs. But man, all that is totally outweighed by the standard of the food which was and still is the best of any Vietnamese restaurant I've visited in Auckland. The pho is always perfectly done, the pork spare ribs are tasty, and haiananese chicken is a favourite dinner of mine. If you like good honest Vietnamese cuisine, you won't find many better than this if you can stomach the lack of decor. The presence of a Hansan in my neighbourhood as well as local night markets have meant my visits here aren't as frequent as they used to be, but when I do you know you're in for the best.

I had just moved to Auckland from LA so this place was my first "ethnic" experience here. We did a…read moretake out of a curry, a vermicelli bun, and fresh and fried spring rolls. The food was delish, and well priced. I'm still adjusting my taste buds to Kiwi standards but I would go back to this place. Also there is a big Asian super market across the street which is a big perk.

I've been to a lot of restaurants and one of my resolutions this year is to try more Vietnamese…read more Sprout in Manukau does some pretty good Vietnamese food. Just about all of their dishes are under $10 so it doesn't break the bank too much, and they're delicious. My favourite dish from Sprout (and I know many that would agree) if their chicken or pork on rice. I could eat that whole thing in ten minutes and I'm a painfully slow eater. They give you a lot of meat, a lot of rice and a lot of salad- my favourite types of portions! It is seriously good so if you're into pork or chicken, give this one a shot- its a goodie. I haven't tried their sushi but I always notice that come the afternoon all of their pre-packed sushi is sold out. This is probably some indication that it's good, so it could be worth the puchase! They also do a terrific spicy beef noodle soup, and while I'm not much of a soup eater I found this to be really filling and their broth is so tasty! If you're looking for something different in the food court, I'd try Sprout. They make some really good food and it never hurts to try something a little out of your comfort zone.

4 or 5 stars ? I'm not sure but this place is definitely up there !…read more There are 2 chefs , one Malay and one Vietnamese with the menu being split with some Malay dishes and some Vietnamese food . Geographically speaking Vietnam is more closer to Thailand ,but when the heart wants what the heart wants it makes more sense to put those two cuisines next to each other . Don't you think ? There is a mish mash of dećor but it's more than ok . A large selection of beers and a Vietnamese beer I don't think I've ever seen before . It's pretty clean and tidy . I had a old faithful of prawn toast which was so nicely cooked and a pancake of prawn and pork , the pancake was bigger than my eyes but it was very light and came with lettuce leaves to rip up , fold and dip into that yummy sauce . I imagine I'll be dragging people to this place now that I've fallen hard/crazy in love with Vietnamese cuisine .

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

GREAT food for reasonable prices. Always a good experience. Phone Bien needs the recognition it…read moredeserves

Wow! I can't describe how delicious the pho is. It's not favor water it's actually tasty. The…read moreveggie soup with noddles was water watering soooo delicious!!!!! The wait staff is kind and helpful as well which makes it even better. 10 stars!

On our way out back to the airport we had to get one last pho fix and search this place up. Seems…read morelike the food ingeneral out here in New Zealand is a bit different from the US but I cannot complain the food here was good still, service was quick as well as the food and I love the many selections they have on the menu this is a spot to go if your in the area and want some Asian food.

Great food, The meat is great well recommended…read more A great new location with a modern look

We visited this place 3 times for food takeout. Reliably delicious Bahn mi and the service is…read morefriendly great. There are also 12 cinemas in this building. Other reasonable options are here too.

In my on going quest to find the best Chicken Bahn mi that the Auckland area has to offer, I came…read moreacross this delightful cafe in an area that was previously -shall we say on the down turn ? Anyway thanks to Aucklands housing crisis and gentrification we can thank some cleaver clogs for buying houses in a best house worst street scenario . Because now there are some good cafes in this area . But I digress , back to the Bahn mi - the bread roll was lightly warmed and the chicken was cooked having been marinated in lemongrass . but the pate , oh my the pate !! So flavourful with the right amount of spice and the pickled vegetables had sweet parsnip and so much coriander to give it that zing . I loved every minute of eating this sandwich , I tried to eat it slow (instead of my normal inhale all food in site mode ) so I could give it a good review . There is a full menu with lots of the usual suspects of beef pho , Vietnamese summer roll and fried spring roll . But there are also fries , wedges , waffles and French toast . They have Roasted Adiqtion coffee and a selection of cold drinks . Eat here now !!!!

We found this place through Yelp while we were around the neighborhood. We were surprised of how…read moregood the food was. We had the spring rolls and two bowls of the pho. They were just excellent. The broth was really tasty. It was definitely worth our time to stop by. Don't miss it if you're around the corner.

Most expensive and worst pho that I've ever had!!…read more I asked for crispy chicken pho. I got chicken nuggets in the broth, so they were soggy, I've only ever gotten a fried thigh/leg before. The broth was very bland and the hoisin sauce was watered down (super odd). It cost $24 for the soup and a drink. Save your cash, you couldn't give this soup to a homeless person in Vietnam.

I recently visited Try It Out, a Vietnamese restaurant located in Otahuhu, and unfortunately, I did…read morenot have a good experience. While the staff was friendly and the service was fast, the food was disappointing. The pho I ordered lacked the depth of flavor that I usually expect from this dish, and the bánh mì sandwich was dry and lacked the usual tasty fillings. Overall, I was disappointed with my experience at Try It Out, and I cannot recommend this restaurant for those looking for authentic and delicious Vietnamese cuisine in Auckland. However with that being said, the restaurant is run by Vietnamese. Just like the other reviewer mentioned, if you visit without comparison with those from the US or OZ, then you should be happy with the portion and the no frill service.