Very delicious and authentic dimsum: the prawn dumplings, pork shumai and xiaolongbao soup dumplings were all delicious, as was the cold starter mouth watering chicken.
Cool modern twist on the traditional decor which is replicated in the food. We enjoyed the dumplings, from the staples siu mai (pork and prawn) to xiao long bao (pork with soup), to the more unique lamb as well as cheese bacon ones.
Cosy ambience, we went on a Friday night without a table booking and it wasn't packed. Friendly staff.
Soft shell crabs-small portion but very tasty, came with salad on the side
Xiao long bao-interesting dish that that we thought is a must try, too salty
Peking duck-tasty, good portion for the price
It’s difficult to use up 140 characters just to say the braised beef cheek is superb! The Peking duck isn’t real Beijing duck though, lacking in crispy skin!
Tao is a cute dumpling bar hidden away in Newmarket. They’re well known for their colourful dumplings and selection of beverages to go with it.
We ordered an assortment of made fresh to dumplings, including the popular xiao long bao soup dumplings, and the Peking duck.
Lovely staff and good price.
A cute lil restaurant, the staff were super friendly and attentive. Got the Peking duck with steamed pancakes which was so good and Kung Pao chicken which was sweeter then expected. Dumplings were pretty good too. Would definitely go back.
Really like this place! I have their prawn dumplings all the time and they’re the best I’ve had in Auckland. The ambience is very nice and modern, with good service. It’s very clean - and despite the common idea that only run down Asian resturaunts are good, this one is definately worth trying!
No photos as i was out on a dinner date.
Table Booking definitely recommended.
Love the ambiance and service is good. The food is actually good too.
A great place to go out with your love ones!
Spring rolls and dumplings were amazing, pepper steak on grill was average, so was the seafood basket. Staff was friendly , restaurant was smaller the expected but interior was ok, prices are reasonable
Super friendly staff. Taste of my home country. Reasonable price. Such a beautiful place, good envirnoment to chat with friends. Must be back again!!! Highly recommend.
Very quaint little restaurant. Food was authentic and delicious! Service was quick and friendly. We had the fried fish with herb, lamb shank massaman curry and Asian vege. The fish was crispy and very flavourful! Lamb shank just falls off its bone! Curry was thick and rich. Portion were generous! Will come back again!
Very nice food. Generously sized serves of food. Only one issue: the tables are a little small, but we'll be back.
Okay, returned for more. The food again was great on our 2nd visit.
A fun, Thai restaurant decorated with umbrellas in the ceiling. The food was delicious and well portioned. You can choose your choice of rice, noodles or stir fry and the protein you want to match with it. A small place the fills up quickly so best to book
We booked a table for 4 online easily on Thursday about an hour before 7.30pm. The restaurant was busy when we arrived but the bartender was considerate enough to offer to arrange an inner table for us while we waited at a smaller outer table for the inner table to be cleared.
Ordered the monthly special Amazing Thailand which had SomThum, fried rice with egg and Deep Fried fish. Also the Mooping skewers and beef cheek panang curry, which was delicious and tender. TomYum seafood soup was authentically spicy!
A bit on the pricier side.
Parking next door using an app.
What’s better than a hot plate of spicy asian thai authentic food on a cold windy rainy day! Definitely worth the visit. You get fresh oyster, nice northern thai food. Don’t forget to down with some beer! If you like it to be more spicy let the manager knows. Oh not forgetting, the staff told me some of the veg are home grown! Organic!!!
I must do justice to the oysters! Freshness of NZ oyster with the Thai Chef authentic touch! The dish is blown!!! You can’t get this else where! Not even in thailand you get this kind of freshness!
To my asian friend! You miss some hot and spice! Ask the manager to spice it up!!!!
Went for a lunch with a large group. We were able to pre-order the meal which was excellent. Having this option reduces potential delays when you are on a lunch break. The staff were very responsive when we arrived, and organised drinks. The meals came out relatively quickly given the size of our group. The meals were a decent size and my Pad Thai was excellent, tasted fresh and delicious. The decor was super cute. Would definitely come back.
Fantastic Thai cuisine, friendly service, and inviting atmosphere, nestled in the vibrant hub of Newmarket.
The food, priced affordably for the quality, consistently delivers on taste and satisfaction. The restaurant's location in the heart of Newmarket, close to public transport, makes it a convenient choice for gatherings and special occasions.
If you're willing to trade a bit of parking convenience for exceptional Thai cuisine, Khao San is undoubtedly worth a visit.
What a great place and truly enjoyed an awesome dining experience with tasty Thai dishes to enjoy with my friends.
Price was just right for the food quality. Kinda hard to locate at first as the signage outside the restaurant was not very obvious but now we know where it is (right next to Archie's pizzeria in Davis Cres, Newmarket), will be back for more that's for sure. Happy tummy 😊
Reasonable quality food and reasonable price also. Pad thai was delicious. Lamb shank massaman curry was very rich and nutty. Beef thai salad was pretty average. Tom yum soup was too blend to my taste. Overall we enjoyed the dining experience.
A very nicely decorated restaurant with very friendly staff. Food was good, although a little bland. All in all a good 4 star
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