Review Pepitos Parnell - Auckland Central

Simonie Lam

Yum yum yum. This little restaurant in parnell has an amazing vibe and the best food! We had a big party here for my friend and it was such a nice place to get together with everybody. We got a range of things from the menu that i’ve captioned in each of my photos but my favourite has got to be the almond chicken curry which was crunchy and so flavourful. The waiters were so kind and welcoming even when we took a while to choose. The only downside to this place is the space as it was a bit squishy for us. Overall amazing place and delicious food!!

Charishma C

Love the food and all the dishes we ordered. Had to wait a little bit to be seated after we had booked our reservation because it was super busy. But it was totally worth it. The service is splendid and the staffs are super friendly.

寇芸萱

the food is really tasty and authentic. Except the restaurant is quite small, everything I have ordered is perfect.

Rheea B

The best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is so delicious and the staff are just amazing with their beautiful silk outfit. The atmosphere great and definitely value for money. Will definitely go again on my next visit to Auckland. Highly recommended!

Zuri Za

First time here and it was amazing! Staff were friendly and accommodating, great atmosphere.I was surprised by the quality and quantity of the food! it was more than I expected. Very fresh ingredients and seafood, authentic Thai and so good. Definitely come back again

Darsh Kumar

The Blue Elephant is a must visit. I brought my family here for dinner, and we all enjoyed! I would recommend booking prior, as they can get quite busy and sometimes take slightly longer to attend your tables. Nonetheless, the waitresses are very friendly and helpful. I got the red curry - which was a 7/10 , only as I believe it could’ve had much more meat. Overall it was still food. I was given the green curry by mistake and the waitress quickly corrected it! :) The lamb massaman -8/10. Fantastic dish. Again, it just needed more meat. I cannot remember the seafood dish name, it was fried though(see video below) - but I would 11/10 recommend this dish! Located in the most cosiest spot in Parnell, which makes it amazing. Would visit again. Thanks Blue 🐘💙

manika gautam

Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant is a must-visit spot in Auckland City for vegans and vegetarians looking for delicious Thai food. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff made me feel right at home, and the menu offered a variety of vegan/vegetarian options. The Tom Yum soup with tofu & the Red Penang Curry with was bursting with flavors. Pad thai was perfectly cooked rice noodles and a balance of savory flavors. The dish was beautifully presented and a standout dish, making it a must-try for anyone visiting the restaurant. With its cozy ambiance and knowledgeable staff, dining Blue Elephant was a delightful experience. For anyone searching for delicious vegan Thai food in Auckland City, I would highly recommend it.

Fiona Brown

This little restaurant punches above its weight. The shared platter for two was absolutely delicious and the lady that served us took the time to explain the different flavours. The meal was above expectations. Thoroughly recommend. In particular, the seafood dishes that were cooked to perfection. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Hitesh Patel

Had chicken satay skewers and lamb massaman curry. The chicken was tender, the satay sauce was delicious, plenty in 1 serving so really good to share between 2ppl. The lamb curry was great tender fall apart lamb, looks small but actually better to share between 2. We were a group of 3, service was great and attentive, we had drinks while waiting for entrees which were nicely done. Just a great night out, good atmosphere. I've been a few times over the years and never had any complains (well besides overeating but I can't even fault them on that! 😉) Edit 2022-11-29: went again tonight and we all loved the food, the service and the whole experience. Definitely will be back!

Lipe Kaloni

Great hospitality, great portions worth the price range.

Aakash Virdi

Our 2nd time here, once again amazing food and top notch customer service by Kay, Esther, Bim. You gotta well respectful staff there love the way they treat and greet. Definitely coming back.

Tusi Filipo

We were the second diners to arrive so it was nice and quiet then filled up quite fast, so make sure to book in advance! The servers are awesome, loved the traditional wear they had on and were able to help with menu items. The food was so delicious and enjoyed seeing the little elephant plates.

Rising Star

Let me start with probably the most important part: the food was delicious and it arrived quite quickly. I had 🐔 stir fry and a 🐔 soup. I especially appreciated that it was possible to have a stir fry without rice and a small soup portion. The service was problematic. The communication was not fluent, we waited quite a bit to pay when the waiters practically ignored us, some of our drink orders was mixed.

Olga Blokhina

This is a very high-level Thai restaurant in Auckland. They have spacious seats, with creative dishes and traditional Thai-style meals on the menu. The delicious food looks great and super delicious. The atmosphere is very friendly and comfortable.

Ashlee Hetterscheid

Great service and great Thai themed restaurant tucked away from the street. Ordered the blue elephant friends dish from the chef's special and it did not disappoint. It was delicious! Highly recommend. Will visit again next time I'm in Auckland.

Stella Kwan

If you love Thai food, this is where you should visit! Awesome dining experience in Auckland Central with nice people around. Great customer services and nice ambiance. The food is not very spicy, but if you like spicy, they will make it more spicy for u. Food portion are large and value for money.

Wilson Shum

Wanted to try this place for awhile, since it is one of the top Thai restaurant in Auckland. Had the sweet chilli fish and the blue elephant curry. The sweet chilli fish was quite nice, a bit of spiciness but not too much to handle. I wish the fish was meatier though. The blue elephant curry was more like a braised pork curry with ginger and peanuts. The pork was very tender and the sauce was a mix of savoury and sweet. Both the dish goes well with the jasmine rice which we get no limit in refills, that was nice. At the end of the night, it was valentines day, the staff gave us some red hearts chocolates which was a nice gesture. Overall, quite good, bit pricey but did not disappoint in the flavours.

Anisha Chawla

Great food, and incredible service. The place had a lovely ambience and everyone serving the food was so kind and polite. We ordered vegetarian dishes and both my fiancé and I loved the food!