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    Saan

    4.5 (11 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndThai
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    The fried banana and coconut caramel dessert.
    Sandra K.

    Hot new restaurant on Ponsonby Rd with an interesting menu and two cooking stations. Exciting menu drew us in. Dishes are on the spicy side (which can be s good thing) and we probably needed to balance out all the meat dishes with something fresh! The whole fish was my favourite. Dessert was battered bananas with a coconut caramel and sesame seeds, sounded delicious but the bananas were not a sweet variety and although the sauce was nice, overall it wasn't a pleasing dessert. Won't stop me from coming back, great place for a shared meal.

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    We couldn't resist ordering the soft shell crab, which was crispy but perfectly garnished to break up the grease.

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    Sawadee - Table settings. 500ml Singha beer for $10!!

    Sawadee

    4.0(14 reviews)
    0.6 kmGrey Lynn
    $$

    I had always heard great things about Sawadee, but sadly had never been, possibly due to the fact…read morethat I have only eaten Thai food twice in my life! So, when I was lucky enough to be invited to a dinner at Sawadee, I was super excited, not only for the food, but to get a better understanding of Thai cuisine! Upon walking in, I was warmly greeted with 'Sawadee' and shown to our table. The table setting was very pretty, with royal blue being the main feature colour. I also loved the overall décor and ambience of the place, from the indoor waterfall and the beautiful flowers on our table, to the various pot plants dotted around the restaurant - it had a great tropical and summery feel to it! We first started off with a few drinks. Sawadee had recently compiled a new summer cocktail list, which had an interesting list of drinks. I ordered the 'Sunkiss' which consisted of vodka, strawberry liqueur, banana liqueur and orange juice. I asked the waiter if he could please substitute the vodka for tequila (as I really love tequila) - he was very accommodating, which was great. It was a delicious drink, topped with a cherry and curled orange peel - not something you see in most restaurants! Later on I also ordered a Lychee Mojito, and although very sweet, it was also delicious! Would definitely go back just to order this drink again! Now onto the food. My favourite dishes of the night were two of the entrees (and also one of the mains) including the 'Thai Style Fresh Spring Rolls' with chicken and shrimp and the 'Charcoal BBQ Marinated Pork Skewers'. The spring rolls were delightfully fresh and were accompanied by two dipping sauces. Perfect way to start a meal! The pork skewers were juicy and I could have eaten more than two! But the main dish of 'Mixed Steamed Seafood in a Fresh Coconut' (Thai name is Hormok talay ma praw orn) was definitely the highlight of the night. The dish consisted of prawns, scallops, snapper and squid in a red curry paste, coconut cream sauce with egg and Thai herbs. It took me to a whole 'nother level in terms of the flavours. I also loved the fact that it was served in a coconut, and ordained with edible carrot flowers - it was the most beautifully presented dish I have ever seen! Dessert was 'Jelly Rubies in Coconut Milk' and consisted of coconut milk, water chestnuts, coconut meat and sago jellies. A sugar syrup was also served separately to pour on top (it was served in a patron shot glass - initially I thought we were all having a tequila shot with our dessert!). It was a lovely dish to end the meal - very refreshing and light. As well as the amazing food, I thought the service was also top notch. I loved that the staff were enthusiastic and made the effort to explain each dish. Having very little knowledge of Thai cuisine, it was great to be able to get a better understanding of the ingredients used and what exactly we would be tasting. Overall, I had a fabulous time at Sawadee - I can't wait to go back with friends and family!

    Service 4/5 Food 4/5…read moreEnvironment 4/5 Price worth the value Overall, we were very happy that we selected this place among all these Thai restaurants. Good food, it was slightly salty for us. But it is ok. The service was very good. Tips: Many people don't know that Thai restaurant normally charges rice per serve. 2 or 3 dollars per serve. If they come back and ask you, would you like more rice. If you says yes, it will be another 2 or 3 dollars. Doesn't matter if you only want a little bit. Just keep this in mind and it doesn't come with the dish.

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    Sawadee - BBQ Pork Skewers

    BBQ Pork Skewers

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    Rice Paper Rolls

    Sawadee - 'Mixed Steamed Seafood in a Fresh Coconut' (Hormok talay ma praw orn) - so delicious!!!

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    'Mixed Steamed Seafood in a Fresh Coconut' (Hormok talay ma praw orn) - so delicious!!!

    Gogo Daddy Thai Canteen - Green papaya salad

    Gogo Daddy Thai Canteen

    3.7(3 reviews)
    0.1 kmGrey Lynn, Ponsonby

    Incredible Thai food. This is a meal we are going to be talking about long after we leave New…read moreZealand. It is a hip and vibrant place and our waiter was very, very good at what he does. For starters we got the fish wrapped in betel leaf. It was heavy on the lime which I love but the hubs thought was a little intense. We moved on to the duck fried rice with no garlic and onion (I hate this but I have an intolerance to both so the chefs were amazing at reducing those from our dishes in a cuisine that relies heavily on both). The duck was so tender as if it had been confited before being fried. The whole dish was perfection in a bowl. Then my favorite dish of the night came out - the crispy chicken. The chicken was in a sauce but still stayed crispy and was packed with flavor along with a little heat from the chili's. I ordered a side of sticky rice and taking little chunks of the rice and scooping up chicken and sauce made for perfect bites. Amazing experience from start to finish.

    Go Go Daddy Thai Canteen is situated within a complex of small eateries in Ponsonby, one of the…read morebustling upscale neighborhoods in Auckland. Since it was summer when we visited Auckland, we decided to just walk it from our hotel at K road and it only took us 15 minutes to get here. It was already busy when we arrived yet even without reservations we were able to snag a table for 3 al fresco. The ambiance is casual and relaxed, yet it exudes some class that I'd probably be embarrassed to come here in flip-flops. The bar is right in the middle of the restaurant, the dishes are rustic elevated Thai street food. We decided to order Thai family style dining and we started with papaya salad to share. For our main dishes we shared duck fried rice, stir fried chicken and Spare ribs Thai curry. Our dishes came in together and I enjoyed it with a local Cabernet from Marlborough. The staff are awesome, very customer service oriented, so do visit this place when you are in the neighborhood!

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    Gogo Daddy Thai Canteen - Crispy chicken wings

    Crispy chicken wings

    Gogo Daddy Thai Canteen - Betel leaf with fish and shrimp with a heavy hit of lime

    Betel leaf with fish and shrimp with a heavy hit of lime

    Gogo Daddy Thai Canteen - Spicy chicken - incredible

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    Spicy chicken - incredible

    Saan - thai - Updated May 2026

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