Absolutely love it It has been my favorite Thai eatery since…read moreI came to New Zealand 10 months ago Try PAD THAI you'll go again The best part Is that apart from the menu they provide a photo booklet of all their preparations. And the good thing is when the dish comes it MATCHES the pic

Thai Cuisine pretty much got my through my last year of University. It's seriously cheap and ready…read morein a flash. But the best thing about Thai Cuisine is that it is the most amazing Thai food. Beautiful flavours that work so well together and satisfy any appetite. It was my go to when I'd come home late from studying and didn't have the energy to cook. The staff would always brighten my day and eventually knew my order off by heart! My favourite dish is the number 81, it's like Pad Thai but not as sweet. They also do a mean red curry. If your order is over $20 they'll deliver for free, perfect for a night in front of the telly. And if you reserve a table they give you free dessert.

We were celebrating a birthday and wanted to try an Asian restaurant away from the hustle and…read morebustle of Dominion Rd but close to home in Greenlane. So one rainy night we entered the establishment located on a small strip of stores, with a barbershop and a Chinese restaurant on adjoining sides. The restaurant is longer than it is wide, the lighting and ambiance was just right to draw you in. We were promptly seated by women wearing Chut Thai. We started with the curry puff, golden squid, money bags (thoong thong) and Tom Kha (coconut soup). All very excellent and tasty. The Tom Kha was some of the best I've had. For the main course we had no.40 grilled beef hot plate, no.47 whole snapper in tamarind sauce(they honored our request to put the sauce on the side) and no.55 Drunken noodles. All flavored well and tasty especially the snapper. For desert we had the fried banana and the snow ball (fried ice cream). Both well executed with the banana being ripe and sweet. We parked on the street just outside but they have a private parking lot which we didn't see initially located down a narrow alleyway next to the restaurant. They also kept the restroom very clean. The waitresses were very attentive and the owner/manager was very personable. We split our time between Atlanta and Auckland and I've had my share of Thai food and this restaurant impressed me so much it is now on my rotation list.

Omg best Thai food ever!! I came here on a date night with my partner and it has such a great…read moreambiance. The restaurant is perfect for a date or a get together with friends. The customer service is the best I've experienced in Auckland, and the restaurant is just the cutest little place. I used to live in Thailand so I consider myself a connoisseur of Thai food. I ordered a yellow curry and my bf got the pad Thai (he is on a mission to find the best pad Thai). This was definitely one of the best curries I've ever had. Super authentic! And the presentation is so good. My partners pad Thai even came with a little carrot flower - how cute is that!! We were having such a good time that I didn't want to leave, so we ordered dessert. They have mango sticky rice!! They serve it with dairy ice cream (not necessary for this vegan, but my partner ate it just fine) which was so good!! We also had two chang beers & some veggie spring rolls to start - so good!! This place makes me want to go back to Thailand yesterday! If you're in the area & you're a fan of Thai, definitely check this place out!!

I'm from the US so I don't know that I would have known to go here if it weren't for the…read morerecommendations from locals, but they were right! I visited this restaurant back in September of last year and we had an amazing dinner! The staff was super kind and the food was out of this world! We were told that Lai Thai Bistro was one of the few places in Auckland with truly authentic Thai food and this restaurant did not disappoint. Be sure to order the sweet chili fish. Me and my coworkers still talk about it to this day! Must visit!

La Thai is the best. The food and service are amazing. Beautifully presented and so tasty. I would…read morerecommend to anyone wanting a great Thai in a friendly family run business to go sit back relax and enjoy.

Unique Thai restaurant with great Northern Thai dishes that hit the spot on a cold wintry day. The…read morefood was quite authentic with a range of different styles to choose from, salad, curry, ribs and Noodles. The whole ambiance of the restaurant had a great relaxed vibe, almost an old school canteen feel. I ordered the Ribs and a salad, way too much food the serving sizes are generous for the $$$, and will be back for the ribs sometime soon...

Fun atmosphere but pretty bland buns. The staff are great fun and give you plastic fruit rather…read morethan a table number

Amaaaazing food!!!! Top notch for sure!! Amazing service. Family owned, so you know they're…read moreconcerned with the quality of their food and service. The taste of the food just bursts with so much flavor. Spices, coloring.... The whole shabang!!! I definitely recommend them.

Best Thai food I have had outside Thailand! Highly recommend any dish, everything was great.read more

Once you get past the Indian delights of lower Sandringham road, you reach a wasteland of pizza…read moreshops, mechanics, gas stations and low-rent takeaways. Until you reach Fat Boy, that is. With a great menu full of healthy options at cheap prices, it's pretty unbeatable. They serve lots of vegetables with every dish, a sizable portion of meat and the extra spicy dishes actually live up to their name. Sometimes there is quite a wait, but when it comes to food, I'd rather wait for something good then have a bad meal shoved at me in a rush. The décor is cheap and cheerful with a smattering of Buddhist decorations and adequate seating for the size of the restaurant, although takeaways are usually the go for me.

I'm not really into Thai food. It's a bit sloppy or something. I dunno. Probably I'm just…read moreunexperienced and so don't really understand what the good Thai dishes are. I do no for a fact that when I lived within walking distance of Fat Boy Thai, my girlfriend would eat it all the time and go on and on and on about how yummy it was. It's not super expensive or anything. They seem to have a range of different dishes. Pretty much ticks all of the Thai boxes.

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.

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!

It's been around for as long as I can remember and continues to serve great northern Thai cuisine…read more The restaurant is huge and has a good atmosphere - often filled with big tables. The food is really good and well priced. Go for the crispy pork belly or one of the curries - so yummy. It's a great spot for sharing dishes.

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.

I ate lunch here today, for the first and the last time...no,no,no, not because it was bad (it…read morewasn't!), but because it just happened to be the last time they were offering lunch meals, just dinner service from the 28th March 2013 onwards. I give this place 4 stars! The service was really nice and friendly and they had great interior decor - origami napkins, origami looking light shades and even the artwork on the wall, great big 3D leaves, also had a origami feel, nice one. Very clean, tidy and a relaxed set-up, but also had a professional restaurant look too. I ordered Pad Thai, a traditional favourite by many, including myself. It wasn't spicy at all, had a nice tinge of lemon in the background. Tasted fresh and lovely. I had the tofu and veg variety. It only cost $13 with a soft drink included and the serving was a generous portion. I will be back, and I better take hubby next time...

Chill Out is where we go for 'fancy' Thai takeaways. It's almost double the price of Thai Cuisine…read moreacross the road (NB, most mains for takeaway are around $14 + rice, so not too expensive, thai cuisine's just really cheap), but the extra price is definitely reflected in the taste and quantity. This place is not for spice whimps. If you haven't been before, I recommend ordering the spice level below what you normally get, as they work on a Thai hotness scale, rather than kiwi hotness! Their sauces are not too sweet, and flavours are well-balanced. They also have some nice features like free delivery within a 5km radius for orders over $30, and a 'coffee card' where you get a stamp for main meals purchased and eventually get a free one. Though we really only get takeaways, you can also eat in.