My partner and I were long time customers so it was extremely disappointing that the management was…read moreso rude when they cancelled my order with no explanation and instead told me to eat elsewhere. To be fair, the baguettes and summer rolls are some of the worst "Vietnamese" dishes I have tried. The only nice dish was the halo bowls but after their response, never again.

One of the best VIETNAMESE food we have found in Auckland. The portions are generous and the…read moreservice is first class. The location is in the quaint township of Birkenhead with its variety of individually owned stores. We tried the beef pho and lemongrass chicken bun. Both were very good and authentic. To top it off we also had the iced coffee. In all we definitely are coming back. Should try their Banh Mi and other dishes. The atmosphere here is hip and the decor very inviting. Great for a little eatery with great food!

I was in a great need of a hot soup to recover from my hangover. We were in north shore so I've…read moremanaged to persuade everyone to go to Pho Bien for a Steam Boat (hot pot). We ordered a medium Steamboat (55) which says it's for 2~3 people. Well, this was an overestimation as four of us couldn't finish it. We received a boiling bowl with two sides of spicy and non-spicy broth but they soon got mixed together when food was put. We started by putting in the meat and seafood followed by vegetables (as veges get cooked faster!). Noodle went in last as you should enjoy it with the broth full of beef and seafood flavour. The waiter was happy to top up our broth as we ran out. The great thing about the Steamboat is that you can taste a variety of food including mushrooms, prawn, fish cakes and so much more at once. You can also control how long the meat/veges are cooked as you can simply pick them up and eat it when you like it. Everything was delicious and the soup really healed me :p The ginger and lemongrass condiment wasn't my thing so I made my own by mixing chili sauces.

Got the Large steam boat (4-5) for dinner with the family for a birthday. Was huge- 2 platters well…read morestocked with an arrangement of seafood, meat, vegetables & noodles. Definitely recommend buying the medium size unless you're starving or feeding boys/men. Got a group table in the outdoor portion of the restaurant. It is a neat wooden patio just next door to the four walled main interior with a makeshift material roof and front wall cover that does well to protect from the elements. Luckily they had a tall heater in the middle so we were protected from the cold night temperatures as well. Was surprised by how busy it was- both sections were fairly full and it got more packed as the evening went on. I can see why- the steam boat was a fun way to eat dinner and there was great things to put in - octopus, mussels, tofu, thin sliced beef, cabbage, rice noodles- to name a few. Liked the split steam boat bowl with two different soups- one spicy, one plain- and to be able to have two steam boats going at the same time and no extra waiting. Great sauces on the side to mix- with a green paste, bbq sauce, hot sauce and very spicy red peppers, beware. Definitely recommend the steamboat. Curious to try the cooked dishes and their dessert menu at another time.

This review is for their new location in the food plaza by the shore. I visited after a 12 hour…read moreplane from the states, so I was starving! Upon first glance at the menu, I was impressed at how many vegetarian options there were. I ordered the vegan banh mi. The banh mi was so delicious! It came with tofu, carrots, and a seasoned mayo. The tofu was coated in a savory-sweet sauce that elevated the sandwich. Vegetarian foods can easily be bland (especially tofu), but they did a great job at making it a tasty dish!

Looking for a quick bite? Try this Vietnamese quick serve where the staples are its Pho Bo and…read moreBanh Mi. The portions are fair and the soup quite tasty. This time I tried the Chicken Lemongrass Banh Mi or sandwich. It was very tasty and the bread just the right crisp on the outside while soft and fluffy in the inside. This is primarily a lunch place as there were many a times I'd swing by for dinner and it was closed.

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!

After reading a lot of sub-oar revies just thought we would go and try this place for ourselves…read more Always know it's a good sign when there are a few tables of Asians in an Asian restaurant on a Wednesday night. We came with a small group and got half a duck, roast pork, dumplings, beef noodles, black pepper fish, sweet and sour pork and long beans. Every thing was pretty good and it was only $20 per person for more than enough food. The beef noodles were the winner! Much better than expected. Must be under new management since these last reviews (Now called Tasty Food). It was very clean and the service was good.

Second closest vietnamese place to my house. first one isn't that nice... so this is my go to for…read moresudden vietnamese food cravings when im home. This place taste a bit chinese/vietnamese style cooking which i dont mind (having a chinese background and all) some of their dinner dishes are similar to what you get in cantonese restaurants. I usually still to the "lunch time" dishes or the non-sharing dishes.. not because im greedy but because i want the vietnamese vermicelli salads, pho, hainan chicken rice etc. sometimes the food is a bit strong on salt or MSG but i've always known that. Lemongrass beef vermicelli noodle salad is my favourite. The interior is normal to snooze. they kept the main interior features from the previous Pizza Hut design. But doesn't bother me as i just need a quick fix for vietnamese food. service in friendly, straight forward and surprisingly they spoke Cantonese to us haha.

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

Delicious food, awesome service and loved the ambiance. 10/10 would recommend for a chill…read morelunch/dinner place to go to.

One star because the price of the food is way too high for what you get. Can't eat the ambiance…read more Plus this is a chain of restaurants designed for those who know nothing of Malaysian food. Its nothing really special nor authentic; plus the selection isn't very deep; just a few dishes to choose from. What's worse is that the portion is really small. We ordered the Hainan Chicken Rice at $26 and the Char Kuay Teow for $24. At these types of prices I was expecting it to be authentically spectacular but I was very disappointed. This price is a good $10 to $15 more than any other Malaysian Food restaurant in Auckland. Hence, this is probably the first and last time here, as long as there are other Malaysian Restaurants to choose from!

I love this place too. Can easily get there for lunch from anywhere on the Shore and be back at…read morework within an hour. Fast, reasonable prices and the food is unbeatable. Anyone who knows, knows and has their own favourites but the Japanese is excellent. The Malaysian/Indonesian mi goreng is so good I have it almost every week. The Korean Home Meal on a sizzling plate with the other bits and pieces is delicious. You could go to the Delicious Link every day for a year and still not get through all the great stuff on the menus.

Great value sushi at $1 per piece... even the salmon and cream cheese. The Korean stall is also…read moreexcellent... whatever you order they give you whole tray of other nibbles to accompany it, not just the expected kimchi. Impressive.

Huge portions and yummy Thai food! I've always really enjoyed my meals from That's Thai in the…read moreWairau Food Court. The thing is, when your restaurant is in a food court there's a huge amount of competition all around you! In this food court there's indian, japanese, chinese, vietnamese, all in the same building. So I think it says something that the majority of the time I visit this food court I end up getting Thai. On some occasions I have absolutely LOVED my Pad Thai. I once even remember thinking how I loved the sort of spicy tang it had to it. Other times it has been just good and nothing that warrants capital letters. Either way it's very enjoyable. I've had take away meals and dine in and the service is always onto it and I'm never waiting too long.