Vietnamese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Auckland Central

Mekong Baby

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"Went here for a friend's birthday, food was so amazing and awesome customer service. Really recommend this place. Did not have photos of food coz we..."

Nessette

"Some of the best Asian food I have ever tasted. Authentic- real leaves and spices floating around in the food. Music was a bit loud that..."

Sheryl Gartner

"I had my birthday lunch today with my girlfriends. The service was stunning and the foods were yummylicious...."

Teresa Kaori

"Food is great, amazing vegetarian options..."

James Wilkinson

"Wow, this is my new favourite restaurant! The waitress was so brilliant, listened to my allergies, totally got what I said and relaid it to the chef,..."

Sam L

"Enjoyed an early dinner and drinks with a friend last week at Mekong Baby. It was my second time there and it did not disappoint. I was greeted by a..."

Makira Cornish

"Awesome service. Great food and cocktails, pricey but worth..."

Monica A

"First time at Mekong Baby, and I was completely surprised by the version of Asian fusion cuisine we received. The flavour combinations were..."

Keziah D

"Our first time at Mekong baby was a great success. Manish looked after us and made us feel really special. His wine recommendation was spot on. And..."

Paulus Post

"Once them doors fly open at midday Mekong is booming! Me and my team came here for our Christmas break up and secret Santa gift exchange, luckily we..."

TheMʌverick

"Had a great experience. We thoroughly loved every dish that we ordered and we had a lovely experience. The beat tasting dish was the the red beef..."

Nick

"Awesome food, great service, lots of gluten free options. Highly..."

Sarah

"OMG the pork belly was to die for!! Food is Asian Fusion and every dish was delicious. I also liked the marketfish dish and the soft shell crab green..."

Maesian

"Excellent food here. Everything tasted wonderful. They were more like sharing plates but two big and two small plates were enough for 3 people. Very..."

G

"Their pork belly and lamb ribs are seriously to die for! Their papaya salad is pretty amaze too! I’ve always loved Mekong. It’s slipped a little..."

Chan Can Eat

"Excellent food. Very creative. We went with the lunch special where you and your dining partner share 5 courses. Each course complemented the other...."

Salmaan Toor

"Definitely a must do on Ponsonby road! Three star dishes worth trying - Braised Pork belly (four large sized pieces) caramelised chilli and Asian..."

HJ

"Food was beautiful. Lots of it too. Decor was stunning, service was good and drinks were..."

Dini

"I love Mekong baby. Their customer service is outstanding always. As well as that, there food is amazing. They have the best pork belly so if you..."

Aj Maglaqui

"Came here on Friday evening for celebration. The sirloin and curry are so yummy . Very busy and packed at that time so reservation is recommended. I..."

Aurora Lim

"Mekong Baby has amazing food! I love the red beef curry, madurese goat curry and braised pork belly. The service is also fantastic every..."

Teresa Lee

"Came here during lunch for my partner's birthday. A large restaurant with a cool, artsy vibe to it. Service was great and food was delicious. It is..."

Ana

"Mekong Baby is my top restaurant to go to whenever I am in the mood for something a little more high end and fancy. The pork belly and the fresh..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Friendly staff and one of the best services done in Auckland by any restaurant. The food was extremely tasty and in the right amount. Loved..."

BelaIna

"AMAZING. Not only does Mekong Baby innovate new ways to embrace South-East Asian fusion cuisine, but they are also one of the main protagonists in..."

Brendan Chun

"Possibly one of my favourite restaurants in Auckland. We came here as a celebratory lunch and the food was delicious. Staff are nice and..."

Saasha

"Just amazing. The service is amazing, the food is amazing. We had the Let’s Eat menu which let’s you sample a little of all the tasty delights...."

Lina K

"The Pork Belly is the tastiest thing you've had in your mouth since that Tinder date you had last week.The rest of Mekong Baby is made up..."

Kieran

"Best food, best service, best atmosphere. All round best everything, my absolute go to. I can't fault any of the food. Pork Belly is too die..."

Larissa Edwards

"Recommeded by a collegue who visited. Spacious venue with street side seating as well as indoor seating. The lamb ribs are a must try super tender..."

Flippynz

"Great food and ambience with friendly staff! Will definitely be going back to try more of their dishes. Wait times were also minimal considering how..."

Arjeezy

"First time at Mekong Baby last night and was very impressed with their food. The pork belly was a highlight and would highly recommend...."

Anna

"One of my faves. Never fails to satisfy. Get the madras chicken curry, be prepared for the chili to blow your face up but it’s delicious! The..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Love this place, their food never disappoints. We’ve dined here a few times and the food is absolute perfection, highly recommend the pork belly..."

Hana

"This is my favourite place to eat in Auckland. Everything about it is just PERFECT. The cocktails are incredible, and the wine list is interesting,..."

Sarah Katherine

"Couldn’t decide what to eat so went with the banquet where the chefs pick for you 😍 so many delicious things we would never have tried, and an..."

Bayley

"Love Mekong baby! Had the let’s eat option and it didn’t disappoint! Please make sure you are extremely starving if getting the let’s eat..."

Samantha Gemmell

"Great asian fusion food, my favourite was the Sashimi. Me and my friends tried the “Let’s Eat” $65 pp from the menu. Everything was full of..."

Tania Mannotra

"Here goes a shoutout to one of the finest #restaurant s that I have come across in #auckland @mekongbaby in Ponsonby.. wonderful #ambiance mouth..."

Shruti Gudadhe

"Just on our way home from Mekong Baby after dinner with another couple and had to do a rave. Mekong Baby has surpassed our already high expectations...."

Kathi Schofield

"Had a good time in mekong baby. Cocktails are outstanding, food is quite good as well. Some young waiters is really nice and friendly, but the..."

Brenda_a

"The food here is amazing! The flavours are so strong yet work together perfectly. I had the Pad See Ew and it was amazing. The meat melted in your..."

Shenée Geaney-Jones

"This place is truly a gem! The ambience was great, the staff were friendly and helpful and don’t get me started with the food! They are delicious..."

Dee

"WOW!!! All I can say really!! Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pork Belly was succulent, kingfish sashimi was mouth watering, and this coming from..."

An30nz

"I've been here thrice and it never fails to disappoint... Food is awesome, my favorites are the papaya salad and the braised pork belly. For dessert,..."

Charmant_lady

"Mekong Baby is located in Ponsonby and is one of the most popular restaurants along the road. They serve Asian fusion dishes and unique cocktails to..."

Jenny Da

"Food was amazing. Went with a group of 12 and had the $75pp set menu, they bought out heaps of food, all which were very delicious . Reasonably..."

Brett

"Went there for team dinner with my colleagues!Was greeted with warm hospitality and staffs were very friendly. We had banquet menu and everything was..."

Annie Low

"Great ambience. Ordered the red beef curry and braised pork belly. Both were very very nice, the beef was slow cooked very well that made it melt in..."

Ken Hendricks

"Had an excellent dinner here with workmates recently. We had one of the function rooms and had the banquet. So much food we couldn’t eat it all,..."

Natalie

"My family had a fantastic dinner here for my son's birthday (17). The food is exceptional. The goat curry is not to be missed. Service fast, friendly..."

Jennifer Wilkins

"A friend booked us into the Opien Den. We had our own private space and feasted on the Reed Southeast Junction Menu. My goodness me, the lamb ribs..."

Linlin

"What an experience! Different flavors, textures and feelings. Vietnamese prawn rolls for a small beginning, the Balinese chicken and the roast duck..."

João Plácido

"Been dying to try this place forever, and read reviews that this place is a must. It didn’t disappoint - despite the rude man who saw us in...."

Holly Swallow

"Restaurant atmosphere is amazing. Perfect for dates. Staffs are very approachable and friendly. Love how they really look after their customers...."

Michelle Chua

"This has got to be the best restaurant I’ve been to. The food was simply amazing. The menu is a mixture of different Asian cultures with a European..."

Gavin Ng

"After having booked a table on a Sunday for lunch, we arrived on time. We had the quail egg dumplings, Wagyu & lemongrass grilled in Betel leaves,..."

STRADS

"Went to this little place with friends and decided to take my husband there for his birthday. Food was good overall, the pad see ew was a bit to..."

Moli Nhem

"Came here on a weekend for dinner with workmates. The food, the ambiance and the service of the place is awesome.Ordered the green fish..."

Zohara

"Awesome food and Superb Service!I think I found my favorite Restaurant in AKL! Food was divine and the service was amazing. You’ll never..."

Happy Tummy Adventures

"I went here with a couple of mates without a reservation and did not have to wait that long to get a table. The whole dining experience in Mekong was..."

Hero Valeroso

"My favourite restaurant in Auckland. Favourite dishes - caramelized pork belly, goat curry, mango salad... actually there isn’t anything on the..."

Frances Juinio

"Mekong baby in Ponsonby has a modern and busy atmosphere. Asian fusion style menus with truly mouth watering flavours packed to the brim. Some of the..."

Matadors

"Love Mekong baby!! I think it’s my 4th visit now. Great cocktails, great service and delicious Asian fusion food! We had more food than this but..."

Kesh.d

"The food here is so flavourful it's worth going in a group and ordering their $65 banquet menu so you can try a lot of their dishes. The cocktails/..."

Kimberly Westerlund

"We had no reservation just walk in, a lady greeted us let us seated by the bar, we waited for 30 minutes, a friendly bartender help to lead us to our..."

CocoOnFire

"Mekong is probably my favourite place to go for dinner! The prawn cakes, soft shell crab and pad Thai are my favourite things ever! The only annoying..."

Jess Marsden

"I've been to Mekong Baby about 3 times now and it never fails to exceed my expectations! The caramelized chili pork belly is a must have, and I'm a..."

Cleo

"Favourite place in the world, and Liam makes every experience so enjoyable. Miss Saigon is the go to also the crab betel leaf, apple and miso tart..."

Izabella Pinker

"A great meal. The calamari and pad se ew were delicious and a fantastic vibe in the restaurant. Our waitress was super friendly however the hostess..."

Lizzie

"Nice vibe and food but the curry is too salty for me😂😂 beef is really good as it actually melted in your mouth. Cocktail is absolute a..."

Valerie Ma

"Great quality food attracts the crowds and Mekong Baby has enjoyed being awash with Ponsonby-ites for a number of years now.All time favorite is..."

Dale Spencer

"I come to Auckland for work every 3 months and I ALWAYS make time to visit this fab restaurant. It rivals some of the best Asian Fusion in Melbourne...."

Antoniette Santoro

"Some of the best Thai food I’ve had in Auckland. Often heaving, there’s often a wait (even if you’ve booked) but the service is great & the..."

Louise Ngaei

"My friends and I came here for dinner not long ago and we ALL agreed that the curries we had were hands down the best curries we have ever had!..."

Eilish Emery

"Mekong Baby is my favourite wee spot if I am venturing into the CBD. It’s got a cool, quirky vibe, ample seating after their wee facelift & a..."

Hana

"This place is a hidden gem.Food is amazing with spicey fusion flavours.Papaya salad wad so yum.Bettle prawns were good but cold.Lamb was so moist and..."

PK

"We were fortunate to have been able to make a booking for 8 people on New Years Eve and ended up in a private snug. The Chef prepared our banquet and..."

E T

"Awesome place! Great environment, friendly service and delicious food.Been there with Asian friends, had five dishes and everything was..."

Diogo Reck

"I’ve been here a few times now and I can confidently say that I am never disappointed at this restaurant. The food is Asian-fusion, however most..."

Aimee.

"Food was tasty and drinks were good also. But a little bit on the pricey side, and didn’t help that you couldn’t take away when portions sizes..."

Stephanie Kourti

"Perfect! Thanks for hosting a wonderful night out for my girlfriends and I. Food was outstanding -fragrant, tangy, bursting with flavour! Great..."

Thao Nguyen

"Amazing food! We had the hot wings, prawn cakes and the duck dish. The hot wings were definitely our favourite. It tasted Korean style and was the..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"We had a fairly large group and opted to share plates for the whole table. The waitress was really helpful in suggesting food to go with..."

Benedict Uy

"I really liked this place went there for my friends 16th. The atmosphere is great there is a nice warm feeling you get when you enter but not good if..."

Isabella Penrose

"Been here twice now and both times got the famous pork belly 😍 it’s to die for and just melts in the mouth! Very rich though so recommend..."

Hester Gabrielle Colmar Pierard

"As always, friendly service, hip atmosphere and Fantastic food!!!! Had the calamari as appetizer and crispy hapuka and pork belly for main...."

TonyF3

"I would highly recommend the green fish curry if you can handle some heat; generous portion size too. Service was efficient and the staff were..."

Zainab

"Had a memorable night here to celebrate my friend’sbirthday. Food was delicious and well presented, service was very..."

Yuting Yin

"The place, food and staff is amazing. We had pork and that was mouthwatering. The goat curry was perfect as well. Being asian, i love that Mekong..."

Fairy-Anne Glenn Guiang

"Friendly staff, GREAT atmosphere and DELICIOUS FOOD! This restaurant is a great venue for catching up with friends, work colleagues etcThe..."

Katrina O’Shaughnessy

"Been there for dinner with friends. All dishes are awesome and super delicious. I was enjoying with Hapuka and pork one. OMG it's so delicious. ..."

Zhang Bin

"The pork belly is to die for! We also had the lamb shoulder which was incredible too. A great place to go for an end of week dinner. Possibly not for..."

Michelle M

"I came here for a work dinner with 12 of us. We had a banquet type meal with a taste of everything off the menu. 3 entrees, probably around 12 mains..."

Stu

"delicious duck curry, authentic papaya salad with mind-blowing heat, tender but springy fish cakes, excellent roti, tasty drinks, i think everything..."

Mojo Jade

"The mrs was recommended this place by her friends, so we went. The ambience is warm, slightly dim but very noisy. The service is just a little below..."

Jeffie

"Mekong Baby delivered top quality dishes. Service was snappy (for a group of four) and the wait staff were happy to inform us about plenty of vegan..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"I went with my grandad this time and we ordered hot wings, soft shell crab and the pork belly.the hot wings was perfect it wasn't too spicy and..."

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"I went back twice now. First time we had the banquet menu $65pp, and the amount of food was just TOO much. So the 2nd time we ordered ourselves. The..."

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"The food at Mekong baby is amazing.I have been here twice and I had great experience. I love their drinks, its so cool to watch the staff to prepare..."

Happy

"The food here is delicious and the service is great too. We came here on the recommendation of a friend. The soft shell crab is worth as well as..."

Dxlche

"I celebrated my Birthday 2016 here. My husband brought me here where he booked in advance. I'm not a fun of pork but when I tasted their crispy pork,..."

Joan Blackburn

"Friendly and attentive service, really tasty food! I really enjoyed the night and the ambiance of the restaurant. Can't wait to try other things on..."

Karen Huo

"Great cocktails and quite an inventive food menu. Suited towards sharing plates, match it with an espresso martini and you're set for a good..."

Justin Boswell

"Went there for the first time the other night and the food was great! The staff were amazing as well as the food. Was good to see that it was busy..."

Mina Dervishi

"One of my favs 😁 just two of us so we ordered 2 smalls being prawn cakes with dipping sauce and some.sweetcorn type fritters . They were great and..."

Carmen Franich

"A good night out, had heard good things about the pork belly here, and finally got along to try it.We ordered the wok fried squid, pork belly,..."

Steve Hall

"Really good food and service. Specially the tuna was just served as I wanted. One of the best Asian restaurant in town. Highly recommend to all the..."

Chef Nishant

"On a recent visit to Auckland my husband and I were recommended to eat at Mekong Baby in Ponsonby Road by three different people, unprompted...."

Joanne Guilford

"Great food and great atmosphere. Staff are very friendly as well. Although I hate the fact that in NZ food is never served all together, at..."

FoodLab

"The food is amazing! We ordered wok fried squid, spiced lamb ribs, braised pork belly and smashed green papaya salad. All of them were delicious and..."

Rhea Kirstienne Chang

"I went to Mekong Baby with two of my friends. It was fully booked even for Tuesday night and I knew why after eating food here,I had had Lamb..."

MAYA　

"We came in one eve for a birthday meal, and on the most part the staff made it special. Cocktails were nice, but don't order offer off-menu, general..."

Mysticmojito

"Yeah Baby! oh behave. This place just rocks. Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff. The fusion food is to die for. We had prawn cake and spicy..."

Al Kumar

"Good food. We had a set menu so there was heaps of things I wanted to try that I didn't get to. There was too much food and $65 was a bit pricey. The..."

Victoria Jenner

"A girls dinner here left us full and very happy!!!! We pretty much ordered almost one of everything to share but the goat curry was effen amazing!..."

Claude VanDamm

"Came here for my 23rd birthday dindin and I was pleasantly surprised because I'm usually pretty skeptical about fusion food - Not every place can do..."

Melissa

"I love this place! Staff have always been accomodating. They make pretty nice drinks. There is also brown rice as a healthier alternative. We cannot..."

Leonardo Law

"Food was amazing, decor was divine, service was average.The braised pork belly was beautiful, as was the pork larb salad. We also had the..."

Penguin93

"Been here last Saturday. We went in an awkward time (3pm ish) but still managed to have nice late lunch. The staff member recommended to have roti..."

Shazza

"My girl friend and I went to Mekong baby for dinner on Friday night and OH MY GOSH!!! The food was amazing, the service was great also. We ordered..."

Foodlover

"Such amazing food and service! Best food!!! Flavours are amazing!!! Nothing like I have ever had before so authentic and original! Highly recommend..."

Annabel

"Fantastic experience. The food was amazing, service was good and restaurant had a nice ambience. With 6 people we had 3 small dishes, 3 mains, 1 side..."

Laurie540

"Cocktails here are delicious. The food has so much flavour.The Crispy Rice Flour Crepe with the chili jam was heaven. The dish was a favourite..."

LAC

"Christmases at Husk is always a bit special and 2015 was no exception. Seven of us trundled along to Mekong Baby, South-East asian fusion at Ponsonby..."

Husk Creative

"Came here with my parents to check it out before my sisters Hens night meal and OMG!!!!Everything was SO tasty, bags of flavour & perfect..."

Annie

"Love this place! We enjoyed everything we ordered... 2 things, i believe the side Roti serving is based on how many per table.. notice we only had 2..."

AppetiteBliss

"A popular favourite in Ponsonby serving up delicious fusion asian food. We had the hot wings to start. The waiter wasn't kidding when he warned it..."

Elena Ching

"Not sure if this is normal but all our food was so spicy we could barley eat it, also had quite small portions for the price you pay. atmosphere was..."

Angel

"*didn't get to take any food photos as the lighting was very darkAbsolutely love this place. Went here with my group of friends for dinner and..."

Aleana Fernando

"Perfect food, drinks and service. This place really is as dope as it's hyped up to be. The duck curry was fire, the braised pork belly was even..."

Tyler King

"This place is 110% one of the best places I have been to eat in Auckland! We went here as a large group and got the $65pp function menu and it was..."

Sam Smith

"Mekong Baby serves flavourful South East Asian food in a fun yet elegant atmosphere. Overall, I was happy with the quality of food. I'd say it's a..."

Raymond Tiong

"food was great - very tasty full of flavor.its may be a bit stressful for the staff due to how busy the restaurant is, however they still need..."

Lang Ea

"Is very pricey but the food is amazing we tried a variety of foods and all were very high quality and delicious it's definitely worth it and the non..."

Elena Olive Fanene

"Love love love this place. This was my first time at Mekong Baby. The food was tasty, the salad were fresh, light, full of flavor. There is no..."

Jenny Ingram-Tung

"Great menu. Lovely service. Eating upstairs which was nice but couldn't see the food. Not really my thing but I just like to see what I'm eating...."

Love The Experience, Love The Brand.

"Food was delicious here! Came with a group of 7. Service was fast and efficient, atmosphere was great and music wasn't too loud that we couldn't hear..."

Fi Smillie

"Gorgeous food, interior design and service. It was a fun experience trying the dishes, great place to go with a bunch of friends and share/try quite..."

Fiona

"Absolutely fantastic! Have been a few times and each time the food, and service were great! Oh and the wonderful array of cocktails! Can't go past..."

Elouise

"Love the atmosphere here the bar guy was helpful in selecting a cocktail and food was good. Enjoyed my wagyu beef and loved the coconut sago black..."

Monique Roberts

"coriander haters beware, as all they fish are garnished with it!!! Second time here and hand down my favourite fusion restaurant in Auckland...."

Ethan Liaw

"This is my go to in Auckland, fresh, clean Asian flavours at its freakn finest!You have to have the Pork Belly main with slaw it's off the..."

Alwayseating

"Went here for lunch on a Saturday with my husband and a friend. Interior is nice and ambiance is good. The bar is at the center with tables and high..."

Patriz De Leon

"Mekong Baby is a complete experience when it comes to dining out. Service is always spot on, ambiance is great and food is consistent. In ordering..."

Larry

"Out of this world delicious food!! The banquet menu is the best because you get to try an array of meals and it was all fantastic. Courses are spaced..."

Cee

"Had been here after the first day of blueprinting for a project. Best way to ward off the stress.Small place but very good food. We were 5 of us..."

Rohit Adarkar

"This place is fantastic ... And the food is amazing every time we've been here. The "let's eat " set menu is stunning.... The food just keeps on..."

Annemarie M

"Before I can say anything, they do a really good job organising their staff and managing their time with the amount of customers they have. I am..."

Anastasia Lee

"Really enjoyed dining here! Have had the fried squid, papaya salad, lamb ribs, red beef curry and roti so far and boy were they all scrumptious!..."

Eonapeony

"Wow! What a great place to dine in. Don't know how they cook the food but it's pretty damn good. Loved all the dishes we ordered and cannot decide..."

Cristina

"Been here about half-dozen of times now (birthdays, anniversaries, pre-wedding) and we always order their banquet menu $60pp. So worth it! You get..."

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"Mekong Baby has to be one of my fave Asian fusion restaurants. They have less changes in their menu than other places (would be good to see some..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"food amazing...just disappointed that cant take doggy bag?? Very strange.But one of the best restaurants we have been to in Auckland and we have..."

Sia Tulia

"Very nice food. Not the usual fare at all. All the food had a great mix of strong tastes. I loved the Asian influence Hapuka. The duck curry was..."

Mark Greene

"Always amazing! And this time was as good as every otherI know I will be 100% satisfied and so will all the people I takeAlways a..."

Anna Petchell

"Dined here soon after opening and wasn't very impressed. However, went again last week with a large group. WOW - this is the best Asian dining..."

Kiwi Foodie 123

"I have been here a few times so I thought I would write something about it. Mekong Baby is AMAZINGGG! The food is always so fresh and delicious! The..."

Lilly Christine

"Went here for lunch and the food was REALLY GOOD. Auckland has got some real nice Asian food joints lately and Mekong is definitely on the list. We..."

Vivek Katial

"Ordered duck curry tonight with sides of greens . All food was amazing. The service was incredible from bar staff and waitresses however the lady who..."

Debbie Sugrue

"Came down here on Sunday specting to be quiet however it has been super busy.Amazing customer service we had from a half Maracan /Italian..."

Farshid Hakimi

"One of the best restaurants we have been to for a very long time. The cocktails were excellent and so was the food.We just had entrees (7..."

Peasant

"Today I enjoyed one of the set menu's here. It was close to around 10 courses that were shared with our table. The food was Stunning and there was..."

Mia Hendrix

"I really enjoyed my dining experience here. The place is great, the decor colourful and funky and the food really nice. Service was good, the bar..."

Hayley Turner

"Mekong Baby oozes style and funk from the prints on the walls to the plates on the table, they really have set the tone of Southeast Asian fusion..."

Philip Doyle

"Food was of high standard! Great wait staff that helped to advise meals to share between 6 people. Food came out relatively quick and was gorgeous!..."

Sarah Young

"Totally addicted to this place! Been here three times in the past month and I just can't get enough 😍. The location is awesome (just a little bit..."

Monique Porteous

"Probably the best south East Asian fusion restaurant I've tried. Such a beautiful menu and everything was so fresh. The cocktail..."

Aniva Huang

"Mekong Baby does everything right, which sadly means it's impossible to just walk in and expect a table. Their food is both delicious and..."

Andi Jandal

"Wow! Absolutely fantastic! In my opinion, the best restaurant on Ponsonby Road at present! The food is delicious - Slow cooked lamb dish was..."

Kennyg

"Mekong Baby is probably one of my favourite Asian fusion restaurants in Auckland. I've come here a few times with friends and have always enjoyed..."

Rojas

"Lunch on our final day in Auckland and wandering into this busy humming restaurant. Really quick and friendly service and a good explanation of how..."

Philip Reeve

"I came here for my work Xmas dinner last year. It was my first time coming here so I didn't know what to expect.We had a set menu for us so..."

SHIKA 🍇

"Great cocktails and atmosphere but let down but slightly slow service and the roti bread! Went with a larger group which is always difficult when..."

Jaffa

"Mekong baby is probably my favourite restaurant in Auckland. I love every dish. We keep going back for more!! Pork belly - best I've ever had...."

Alix

"Came here with friend for his birthday with 10 people so got the banquet menu, he ordered Red southeast junction - 10 foodies plus 2 desserts. Food..."

Saber Xie

"We had dinner here with my friends for our Christmas catch up. We arrived on a busy December evening and our table was not ready yet. We were..."

Miss Alesana

"We were thinking ti visit this place from last few day and today we visited Mekong baby. I must say food was amazing at this place. We order some..."

Rohan

"Very delicious food. The entrees were amazing. We tried the prawn cakes, chicken wings, short ribs and a beef baguette thing. Only down side was the..."

Gaeth Al

"I've had the Vietnamese pork rolls twice and I guarantee I will get them again and again- bursting with tender pork, loads of fresh veggies freshly..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Have been here a number of times & the food is always delicious!Our faves were the Khmer Beef Skewers, Braised Pork Belly & the Roti. I did..."

Grace Macalincag

"Top spot at the corner where it used to the GPK pizza back in the day but this time it's Asian fusion with a kick ! It's always busy and need to book..."

Richie Chewy

"Went for dinner a couple of nights ago having been here once before for a quiet lunch previously. The vibe of the place was great but the hectic..."

Ivan Koay

"Nice decor, casual vibe, nice staff and exciting food! Really enjoyed dining here and would recommend to others! Just get in before it gets too..."

Max Sobels

"For a couple of days my friend was quite assertive on dining at Mekong Baby, so tonight we decided to come here. From the moment we approached this..."

Mat

"Amazing lunch last week. We loved the Betel Leaf, Crab, Kaffir Lime and Chilli (top) and the Roast Duck Salad with Lychee. My favourite dish was the..."

Bigfatdada

"Delicious food and wine.Great service.Had the set menu, huge amounts of delicious food for $60.Had a really lovely evening, though I find the food..."

Sophie Rachael

"Bustling hip and exotic! Food is fresh , spicy and unique. Not suited for a quiet private conversation at least not on a Wednesday evening. Great for..."

Brunchalicious

"Stunning melt in your mouth duck curry packed full of spices. The roti is flaky and buttery and soaks up the curry beautifully. Fresh and tangy green..."

Travels4Food

"We popped in here for a quick dinner to try it... It was on a Sunday so luckily we got a table ok as it did start to fill up after us! If you like..."

Donna&Shane

"The food is very nice and the restaurant design is very beautiful! All the staffs are friendly and helpful as well! Will definitely come back here..."

Erica Huynh

"First time having dinner here. The atmosphere and the staff was really lovely. Def would recommend this place. And of course I will come back to try..."

Berna

"I have come to Mekong Baby a few times and each visit has been exceptional. The food comes out very quickly and is fresh and bursting with flavour...."

J.T547

"We got the Hot wings, beef tartare, the special which was roast duck with mushrooms and greens, Asian mixed greens and some drinks. In total just..."

Wanderlust

"Everything I tried here is fantastic, and every time it never fail to please. The dishes are mixed Asian flavor and European presentation.Calamari..."

Flora

"Amazing. Seriously. When my bf and I walked in I instantly knew I'd enjoy my night. I was surprised at how busy it was for a Wednesday night, there..."

Laura Hunt

"Well done Mekong you are doing a marvellous job here ! exquisite food and great range of Asian cuisine! these guys are busy for a reason and they..."

Gidz Khalifa

"Lovely Thursday lunch. Little cold at this time of year out front but nice to sit outside. Ribs as a starter were fantastic melted off the bone and..."

Melissa Pond

"Wow! Went on a date here and the food by far was outstanding. The wine they gave us with the food worked incredibly well. The staff were so friendly...."

Sarah Parke

"We went there for my daughters 21'st today. The staff were amazing I think we had the most excited wait staff in creation.I had enquired about..."

Tina Harrison

"We arrived at Mekong with a reservation for 10 people. We were there celebrating my friend's birthday & I really had no expectations for mekong baby...."

Pearl

"Second time coming here and it was better than the first. Came here for Father's Day and the service was still top notch. Had the papaya salad, goat..."

Edmond Young

"Love Mekong baby! Always busy but staff are very quickly and friendly. Great fusion flavours and price range. Portion sizes were also great! My fav..."

Nathalie

"This place is buzzy and a complete care taker. The cocktails- Mekong Mary and Ginger Mojito are fabulous. Some great retreat for your palate if you..."

Disha

"Food ordered:Prawn CakesBraised Pork BellyKaffir Lime & Ginger Chocolate MousseSteamed Jasmine RiceBill:..."

A Tale Of Two Tummies

"Yummy starters and awesome quality of food but after tasting everyone's food it all started to taste very similar. Definitely worth the price, huge..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Every time i've come here it's been absolutely divine. I love places with sharing plates because it means more variety which gives mekong mega..."

Tanya Kerr

"This restaurant has a great ambiance to it. The service is good and it has a nice feel to it (you'll have to make reservations beforehand though)...."

Katia Collins

"Food was absolutely amazing, went there for a birthday and had banquet of 13 courses and every dish was delicious, the pork belly was mouth watering..."

Shannon Stensness

"Well worth a visit. Probably the best south East Asian in town. Had the crab betel leaf for beginners and roasted duck for main and both dishes were..."

Adam Jumaiat

"Been to restaurant on my friend's birthday. We all think the food here is really good and it could be one of the best Vietnamese restaurant in..."

Julia Nguyen

"Pork belly and fire chicken are definately the two amazing dishes that I would reorder for next visit. Also a relaxing place for friends gathering...."

Iris Peng

"We arrived and it took some time for the staff, who seems disengaged, to seat us. However once seated our waiter was attentive and the food arrived..."

Jamie Lyons

"Ive been here twice now and and both times I was absolutely blown away. The food is delicious and the place has a really cool atmosphere. Its..."

Russel Dias

"Been here multiple times and it never fails to impress me. Great service, wonderful atmosphere and fantastic food and drinks! Ideal for sharing lots..."

Georgia Forde

"Great service from Cara and the team. Excellent food and a lively, vibrant atmosphere that was both classy and fun. I would highly recommend the..."

Sam Nouri

"Amazing food and outstanding service, the head chef has got everything on this menu spot on! The busy atmosphere is testament of the quality of the..."

GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015

"Incredible ! The flavours are like nothing I have ever tasted, this place has great atmosphere. Would recommend trying the pork belly! the service is..."

A

"Great food, service and advice when ordering. I am gluten free and was able to order a number of things to share with everyone and we found that..."

Natalie Janet

"The food, service, decor, ambiance everything is 10/10!! Seriously couldn't fault Mekong Baby if i tried. We tried a couple of items between two of..."

SS

"Love Mekong baby. Their shredded chicken salad and pork bellie us amazing. The only issue is you have to plan and book in advance rather than walking..."

Amber McIver

"Really cool spot always improving and the staff always deliver it really speaks for itself on a great level with its food and drinks list don't think..."

Dave Son

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and vibrant flavours! Mekong Baby is one of my local favourites for a meal or just popping in for a drink...."

Pia Crawford

"Awesome atmosphere! LOVED the food, fusion food with authentic roots from Asia. We ordered the spicy chicken and if red beef curry, the chicken was a..."

Judy Chhy

"Mekong baby is really good!! I fell in love with this place through instagram. My sister and I were very excited to go here, as we saw photos of..."

Seamus M.

"Teenage favourite restaurant & didn't disappoints. Tried the beef curry for the first time just melted in your mouth. Crab beetle leaves never..."

Louise

"I went to Mekong Baby with a friend few months ago and it was a great experience. The décor and ambience is very well done, eye catching without..."

Natasha Kapoor

"Mekong Baby is such a treat. Went along last night with my partner and family and most likely had too much to drink but that was just because I was..."

Blaine Stevenson

"If you were honest it would be hard not to like Mekong Baby. Billed as a “clever recreation of South East Asian fusion”, I’m not certain what..."

Duncan Galletly

"Our first time at Mekong Baby....what a pleasant and exciting experience! Highly recommended for people who love food bursting with so many flavours..."

Bindu Sethuram

"I'm a huge Asian fusion fan and Mekong Baby is honestly the best Asian restaurant. The food is full of flavour and every meal is beautifully..."

Mariamjafer

"Was very excited to try this place. The food was amazing, full of flavour. We ordered two salads and two small plates between the two of us. It was..."

Lena Guo

"Mekong Baby is always full of energy and has a fantastic atmosphere. They are another restaurant doing fusion cuisine well. I have been there a..."

Jess Pendergrast

"Lovely restaurant, lovely atmosphere, lovely food!Bustling with energy, this place really lifts your mood up as soon as you walk through..."

Where.iate

"I was pleasantly surprised with this dining experience. There are a few fusion places around and when I viewed the menu online I wasn't that..."

Lisa Whyte

"Absolutely devine! Have been a couple of times with a big group of friends and we get the banquet menu. Excellent value for money! You get so many..."

Lauren Cluff

"Just had dinner here with friends was outstanding. Kingfish sushimi, pork Vietnamese rolls, squid then pork belly and slow cooked lamb shoulder..."

Girlygirl

"One of my favourite restaurants in Auckland! Love the food, bang on point. The menu is flavoursome, unique and diverse. Service is great and staff..."

Nick Stuhlmann

"Amazing food, great service.....banquet options were splendid......loved the quail egg, goat curry and pork belly ..... can't wait to go back..."

Pooja Pamula

"This place never disappoints me. Great service and atmosphere. Braised pork belly and goat curry both have lots of flavours and fragrance but also..."

Poricasol

"Beautiful south east asian-fusion food here. A must try is the pork belly, amazing flavours and just heavenly. Every time my bf and I go, pork belly..."

CD

"Been here once with the family. Not a big choice of kids dishes and all is spicy. Definitely worth it on a date or with friends, but not with kids...."

Franck Hesse

"We've heard about this place from friends and they raved about it, so we thought we better try it for ourselves. We came Sunday night..."

Don Shrimpton

"Food at Mekong Baby was delicious, I'm always a fan of restaurants that encourage sharing plates; everything I tried had excellent flavor and was..."

Toni Wilson

"After reading a few not so great reviews and then experiencing MB for myself, I give this estab. a 5. Yes it was packed and yes we waited a little..."

Vitale Eti

"Well u don't have to wait long for a meal here. 10 min and our food was already hitting the table ??Staff were friendly and knew what to..."

Myles Mulder

"WOW WOW WOW!!! I haven't had so many original dishes served up to me in years! Literally! This food was SO deeply flavourful I nearly wept with joy...."

Larissa Denton

"Must try : Kingfish Sashimi for entrée and Pad see ewOne of my favorite restaurants in Auckland.Good ambience and great selection of..."

Aucklandfoodlover

"Another exotic option presented by the same owner of Moo Chow Chow and Blue Breeze Inn. Full flavor of the East, not for the weak palette, infused..."

Rong Shi

"Went on a Thursday night, was in a large group so had the upstairs to ourselves. Would have preferred to be less excluded but logistically I guess..."

Ross Matthews

"Mekong Baby is an absolute favourite restaurant of mine.The decor is divine ,with seperate areas for groups ,great bar,and outside..."

Sarah Jane

"Two words...Pork belly ✋????????☝??????????➕✔️? (and a whole lotta emoticons!). ..."

T!N@ss

"My 2nd visit even better than the 1st, fantastic food , great service, a seamless experience..cant wait for the 3rd visit.. Oh and one last word....."

Julia Foster

"There’s something satisfying about finding a restaurant that ticks all the right boxes, at least in my books.Fusion cuisine has taken New..."

UltimateOmNoms

"Love this place. Great atmosphere, lovely food, awesome service and yummy cocktails. The spiced lamb ribs is a favourite of mine - still tasting it..."

Adeline

"Mekong Baby sits on the slightly higher end of the overdone, illustrious flurry of Asian fusion restaurants hitting Auckland. Taking inspirations..."

Monica

"I'm personally a huge huge hugeeee fan of Asian Fusion and when I saw the menu for Mekong Baby, I knew I had to try it out and boy did it exceed my..."

Kellie Lee

"We dine at Mekong Baby a lot and I've decided it's the new favourite! The restaurant is large, busy and buzzing with atmosphere. The food is a true..."

Philippa Bannerman

"Great restaurant and great food and drink. This was our second time here the first time we had ceviche and 2 curries all were delicious and 5 out of..."

Marilyn Moore

"Been here a few times for lunch and dinner and I am obssesed- after hearing John keen ate here I was like I have to try this and went back 2 times..."

Chloe-Mae

"This is one of my favourite restaurants and I love dining here. This restaurant is specifically great for sharing food with many people as the menu..."

J

"Wonderful cosy seating, with just the right amount of light for all those wanting to take Instagram pics. Food portions are made to be shared, whilst..."

Alex Wong

"Had the "let's eat" option where they bring their best dishes. We all got soo full at one point that we haven't even received our mains yet. Highly..."

Seth Loch

"I had the pleasure of coming to this restaurant with my wife. It was a first time we visited and we were both amazed with the decor and the food of..."

Tony Edelsten

"I must admit, I was not a fan of fusion cuisine until Mekong Baby. Whilst the menu sounded appealing, I was still feeling rather apprehensive with..."

Heartshrooms

"Amazing service from the wait staff and the variety in food and taste was superb! It is expensive however, but I guess that's what you get in a place..."

Alex

"Every time I've been here I've enjoyed it. The food is simple and delicious and the cocktails are a revelation. They know what works for them and..."

Richard Matthews

"LOVE this restaurant! Best Asian Fusion restaurant I have ever been to. Friendly staff and can't really fault anything! We had one of the set..."

Trin

"Good meal. Nice atmosphere. I found a few of the dishes a bit salty, especially the hapuka. J love salty food but this was over the top. Tartare was..."

Angela Trigg

"First time here this evening with a mate after wanting to try for a long time, the 630 sitting suited and we never felt rushed as the food arrived..."

David Parussini

"We were a group of 8 and decided to do the banquet meal. Food came out really quickly and we had already finished the starters before we were served..."

Claire

"Vibrant place and great food. The manager and the staff connects with their customer which is a good thing. And allow me to say that the braised pork..."

AngeLi

"I have been here a few times, and honestly because the pork belly is so delicious I can't stop my craving for it! If it weren't so bad for me I..."

Linny

"Awesome restaurant in the heart of P Rd, rated extremely highly by everyone I talk to and also from my own experiences. If you want great service and..."

Frank

"Have been here a few times now! Me & my partner loved the calamari & the goat curry the first time we came! Also the iced tea cocktail was super..."

Gen Middlemiss

"had a lovely afternoon at Mekong today! after getting a fabulous cocktail recommendation and nice friendly service. food was yummy the prawn cakes..."

Clarke Bovaird

"Fabulous Feast. I took a group of 12 and we had one of the banquets. An amazing variety of tasty dishes with fabulous flavours. We were all very full..."

Olive Lady

"This local is loving the new Southeast Asian addition to the Ponsonby strip. Mekong Baby hasn't failed to impress, whether as a twosome or a large..."

Tania McRae

"Awesome lunch today today! Great service and the squid was some of the best I've ever had!!! Will definitely be..."

Graeme Clarke

"This is a place I'll be spending my summer days at, the cocktails are to die for and the staff are efficient at keeping them flowing....looking..."

Amelia Story

"Exceptional value and qualityI've been there a few times with friends more recently with a tinder date. She loved the place it was a really..."

Jamie Foster

"Food was incredibly tasty and well presented and portion sizes were reasonable. Will definitely be back with more friends so we can try more plates. ..."

Faroe3456

"A friend and I went to Mekong Baby for lunch on a saturday. The staff were very attentive right from the staff, very friendly and knowledgeable about..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"I thoroughly enjoyed the food and wine and the staff were really helpful.Always seem to be able to get a table pretty easily for a place on..."

Will Wood

"Very spice,nice chicken worth driving there ..."

Reema

"I took a group of 10 to Mekong for a celebration.The table was great and plenty large enough for our team.Our waiter was very fast to..."

Steve Caplan

"A perfect mix of authentic Vietnamese cuisine and a urban ambience that works for lunch or dinner, very few places can make the crossover, Meekong..."

Paul

"I value food quality over service, which is lucky because the food at Mekong Baby was excellent overall and superb at times. The waiter service was..."

Gus

"I was looking for somewhere interesting to eat on our last night in Auckland, and came upon Mekong Baby. Loved their website and thought, well, if..."

C Myers

"My recommendation would be to come with three or more friends/family, this will ensure you can sample more items from the menu.The food is a..."

Sean Appleby

"First time experience was through recommendation from regular Mekong Baby diners. A great choice; loved the food well chosen from a good menu,..."

Neil

"This review has been editedBelow is an outline of our initial experience.Since then I have been contacted by the restaurant owner. Mr..."

Nicole Obrien

"My partner and I went to this Viet/fusion eatery last night. I had read that some found the staff rude, but we were happily greeted and seated. Our..."

Kacie Stetson

"Great Food! Great environment, a massive step up from the previous restaurant there. Went with the Duck Salad, it was amazing!Great wine..."

Nathan Muller

"I have been to Mekong Baby 3 times. Twice with my company and once with my friend ....love the food and the staff ! I would highly recommend it..."

Jasbir Kaur

"I have been here twice now and both times the food was really good. My favourites have been the Braised pork belly, red beef curry and the Duck..."

Miss Kiki

"Very good enjoyed every single dish that came out and the cocktails which were recommended by the staff were totally suitable.Nice relaxed..."

White

"I was recently in Ponsonby with friends and we had to go looking for a place available that didn't require that we booked a week ago. Mekong Baby..."

Billy The Kid

"I must confess that I was a bit wary of eating here due to the "hype" about the food by a few of my workmates who have been here before. Lets just..."

Meagan R

"I went to Mekong Baby to celebrate my birthday with a bunch of friends. I made no reservation and more friends than what's I expected turned up...."

Cristina Magni

"We arrived without a booking on an extremely busy Saturday and somehow only managed to wait 5 minutes for a table. Looked like we were going to have..."

Mezza

"A group of 3 walked in on a Friday evening - no wait and served immediately by a friendly waitress. We ordered drinks and appetizers - I recommend..."

Catalina Espinoza

"Unexpected 'Ladies Lunch' - I was working in the area but my friends were on holiday so I suggested somewhere close as I had to return to..."

Linda Walsh

"Exciting, fun and vibrant - and that was just the cocktail list! We had an excellent night there recently and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Maybe..."

AndrewAs

"Had a dinner at Mekong Baby as a Christmas celebration with friends. The food was delicious, lots of it, and really enjoyable. However, was unaware..."

Adele Taurau

"Walked in by chance on Friday afternoon with a client from Brisbane. Each mouth full was a treat. The flavors and taste sensations were divine. The..."

Linda Pope

"Twice in one month, two totally different occasions and both absolutely superb. Early October, private room booked, birthday celebration planned,..."

Frances Little

"This was fantastic dining when I went there for my birthday. Not only was it authentic food with great atmosphere, the food was fresh, fast &..."

Pene Milne

"Cheeky girls night out!!! Toss up between Mekong Baby or Blue Breeze, and cocktails won in the end. So we headed down to Mekong Baby arrived around..."

Tina Harris

"Went for dinner to Mekong Baby last night with work friends. Service was friendly and efficient, drink orders taken quickly and served soon after...."

Henry Page

"I arrived at mid day for a quick lunch, and already the restaurant was filling up. Had a delicious Papaya Salad..a recommendation from a staff..."

Shelly Gray

"We arrived Thursday night @ 6.30 hoping we might fluke a table. The restaurant was fully booked but we were able to sit in the bar. This was a great..."

Melanie Vermont

"I went their for the first time for lunch with a friend and I have to say was 'blown away' by the food.We had Kingfish Sashimi which had the..."

Rachel Huband

"Went for dinner early on a busy Saturday night with a large table of 8. No one was prepared to take the lead and order for the table so we left it..."

Kirsten Crossan

"Went for lunch with a couple of friends Friday - great food and service and getting a table was no problem this place is big so plenty of seating..."

Doris Day

"Busy Friday night, a large group, our own fault for a mistake on booked time. But they accommodated us until a table came up.Superb food,..."

Robert Steele

"Dined recently on a busy Friday night. The food was excellent value for money and service excellent. Quick with the meals. Waitress accidentally..."

Sam

"Went to Mekong Baby for first time last night a group of four the early sitting. Excellent fusion food, attentive staff, busy atmosphere,..."

Michele Wade

"We had a great evening at Mekong Baby. The floor staff are well trained, friendly and efficient and we felt very welcome.The food was..."

Rosalie Bay

"WOWDined last night this was superbGreat Decor Great Service , although a little glitch to start with Wine prices at realistic ..."

John Todd

"We tried Mekong Baby for the first time on Saturday night, a group of us that enjoy great restaurants a lot.......all I can say is wow !! what a..."

Luke Fisher

"Wow. The food was sublime. We thought we would give it a whirl as it was once upon a time not so long ago our regular haunt - GPK. But..."

Jennifer Austin

"OK - let me first state I'm a fan - having been four times now. But went last night (two couples) and was disappointed...and very annoyed. The food..."

Peter Brown

"Was finally given a chance to try Mekong Baby when it was announced that our mid-year work dinner was going to be held there. Having had fantastic..."

Grace Hall

"Mekong baby is one of my favourite places for group dining. Not only do they offer 3 very unique private function rooms with fantastic banquet set..."

Lisa Edgar

"Love this place! We had the lamb shoulders, pork belly, fire chicken and prawn and mango salad. All beautifully presented and amazing..."

Tessa Hall

"We visited Mekong baby for a family lunch on a warm day and wow my mum loved the place. She couldn't help taking pictures of the restaurant. The..."

Fridayu

"Having scheduled a catch up lunch with my Mother who's freshly back from spending my inheritance for three months, I thought it only right and..."

Flyingkiwi

"The increase and development of modern Asian cuisine in Auckland has been going strong and with restaurants like MooChowChow, Cafe Hanoi and now..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Oh baaabbbyyy! We had a fantastic long lunch. The service was consistent and attentive. We had several dishes to share and all were very, very good...."

Mercari Limited

"Beautiful place with nice atmosphere and friendly staff, our lovely server was happy to give us recommendations on food. The apple tart with salted..."

T Trifonoff

"We celebrated my birthday at this restaurant. It's a fusion Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is quite chic and very popular. Although we went there..."

Corinne Coutinho

"We had pleasant experience. The food is asian fusion. The popcorn prawn is a must have. It was spicy n crispy. The madras chicken curry with yoghurt..."

Lakshmi Dhana

"Great restaurant. Awesome quantity and bug portion! Love the..."

Dozer Ponsonby

"Great times had here with my fellow colleagues. Gawjizz & adorable settings within this cute & cosy space. A great range of deelish meals in the..."

Ms Tuipulotu

"Delicious flavourful dishes in nice ambience. Food comes out incredibly fast and the staff is very attentive. Every dish was full of flavours and..."

Linda A.

"Just the most amazing restaurant. The food is stunning Southeast Asian fusion, every dish we had was mind blowing! Highly recommended the popcorn..."

Becky Celia

"So far the best "small sharing plate asian" restaurant we've eaten at in Auckland! So good we came twice within a month! PROS +++Asahi beer +++..."

h bax

"My friends and I had a fantastic dinner at Mekong Baby! The restaurant had a great atmosphere and the food was really tasty. We tried several dishes,..."

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"Very friendly and accommodating staff, great food. We will be back for sure!..."

Ben Crighton

"Excellent food and friendly service. Cant believe i have not been back in a few years. Will definitely make it a regular place!..."

TonyF3

"Food was delicious and the atmosphere was great. A little bit on the pricey side and quite difficult to park on the weekend. But definitely will..."

Nnochi

"WHY? I personally love Vietnamese food because of its simple yet complex flavours. The tangy lemons, fish sauce & coriander is a favourite for me. I..."

Cranberrycrackers

"Nice and cosy restaurant. Good food quality. Recommend to come on weekdays as weekends can be very..."

Gabriel Kung

"When I think of banh mi, I think of Sen.Fresh bread, deliciously fragrant lemongrass chicken. I haven't come across a better banh mi yet...."

Andi Jandal

"Ordered the spring rolls and squid for entrees.spring rolls were amazing the sauce ThT came with it could have been a little more flavourful but the..."

#fatlyfe

"This place is amazing - mezzanine seating, perfect food and excellent service We stumbled across this place and we’ll definitely return if..."

Sarah Senior

"Great and friendly staff, amazing place fast food and sooooo tasty and the presentation mouth..."

Brad Vidovich

"First time trying pho in Mt Eden. The area was divided into two separate areas which was quite unique. The service was amazing with the owners..."

Renie

"I was craving for beef pho for lunch and have fortunately discovered this little gem in Mt Eden.Despite the rough look on the outer, inside..."

Lucy

"I come here quite often with friends and family. Buncha is my all time fav and ive never had it better anywhere else in auckland. Mango salad is also..."

Courtney Shalls

"Sen is definitely a hidden gem that I only found out about because my boyfriend wanted Vietnamese and I searched on Zomato for the right restaurant..."

Sharon Louie

"Nice meal...."

Jonathan So

"Came here for a family dinner. Everyone loved the food. Bit slow on the service hence the 4 stars. Otherwise great menu lots of tasty food and some..."

Lauren

"I really like the atmosphere of Sen.The food is delicious and well priced.We shared the chargrilled chicken, which had a lovely satay..."

Shell

"A really nice place with good ambience and tasty food! Would highly recommend the beef pho and the summer rolls, which were both really..."

Asianfoodie

"Had the Sichuan lamb with paprika, caramelized pork belly, char grilled chicken with peanut sauce, beef cheek curry for mains, fried squid entree,..."

Persian Foodie

"I’ve been here serveral times and absolutely worthwhile.I am fond of its Pho and bun cha which are very authentic as the same as I had in..."

Carina Leung

"Suggested for a group gathering dinner here. Their food quality and service never fails. We literally tried out almost everything from the menu. I..."

Aurora Lim

"I knew already their cafe at Mt. Eden and finally made it to their vietnamese restaurant. I‘m sure I will come back as the food was awesome. We had..."

Evilmaikel

"I went here last night with family and couldn’t fault anything. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere and service was great...."

Christy

"Beautiful venue with equally beautiful food. Such great value for money too. Pork belly was rated #1 by the whole table. Everything else though was..."

Nicola

"Kid-friendly restaurant. Food is good and service is relatively fast except for the chargrilled chicken which took awhile to be served. Highly..."

Cheekycc

"Great menu with so many goodies to choose from! The staff are great and they make awesome coffee too! This is one of our favorite restaurants we have..."

Siobhan Vusoniwailala

"Great atmosphere and decor. If you come here, make sure to get a seat upstairs! Reasonable prices and great tasting. The cheek dish is 👌 but be..."

J Eats

"We went there for a family lunch, ordered bun cha, pho, fish, and ban xeo. Everything was so delicious and quite authentic (a bit sweet taste than..."

Eat It

"All my friends and family love here. Pretty cool Vietnamese cafe with fashion decor and delicious food. Owner is really nice and friendly. If you..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Love this place. The food is delicious. Check out the prawns with passionfruit. I was a bit sceptical as that is not my type of mix...I was wrong. It..."

Swanangel

"Super awesome atmosphere. A place you would take family and friends. Wicked good menu, lots of variety. Backed up by being super delish. We went on..."

Dael Mckimmie

"We went for Valentines’s day. Although very busy and we had to wait for the food, very understandable for the conditions. The food was amazing. We..."

Boty

"Whenever I want to have authentic vietnamese food, I'll come here! Food are delicious and same goes for service. Recommend for those who love..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"Nice food portion for sharing and tasting different food.The lady who served us was very niceBooking essential as it was fully booked the..."

Dummer Dum

"Amazing vegetarian food - crispy tofu is probably the best I’ve ever had! We hadn’t booked but were given a great table upstairs overlooking the..."

Julia Louise

"I’ve tried multiples Vietnamese restaurants in Auckland but so far Sen has brought me the most satisfying experience. I had a staff party at Sen..."

Quinn Mai

"Did a last min booking on a Wednesday night and still managed to get a nice table upstairs. We ordered indivual dishes which are definitely..."

Riddhi

"Sen for late work dinner - i ordered caramelized pork belly which is the portion is quite big for me, the belly is nice and delicious. The duck..."

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"Not really into fusion food but this place is alright! Friendly staff, good presentation of food but most importantly taste a lot better than i..."

Albert Fu

"Love Sen, especially the seating areas upstairs. It’s the perfect place for a first date, dinner with friends or for a group gathering) if you can..."

Joshua Taylor

"I really love the environment here. Our group didn't share food so I can mainly comment on my food. I had the duck salad as an entree and it was..."

Food And People

"There are a heap of Vietnamese cuisine in Auckland, but this restaurant ticks all the boxes.The ambience is set with dim lights and wooden..."

Hungus Girl

"Just been here for dinner. It was very nice, I am very impressed a bout it. All the food is very tasty, love the slow cook pork belly and mango..."

Tiffany

"This place is a little gem. Interior design is gorgeous as the outside looking in seems old & dated. We booked a table for 2 & were given the option..."

GillaGombo

"I’m disappointed that we took so long to get Sen! I knew from the photos online that it was going to be a pretty special dinner & I guessed right...."

Vitale Eti

"Loved it ! Had the spring rolls here, banh bao kep thit and crab meat with rice vermicelli noodles and dried mushrooms. They were all fantastic ! I..."

Nivsha Amin

"After driving past this place for basically years I finally went in for a work lunch and was so impressed.Super delicious Vietnamese food..."

S&G Take Auckland

"Came here on a Tuesday night with 6 people urging to try some Vietnamese. When we came in, we waited around 10mins just for someone to greet us and..."

Jason Zhang

"This is a nice vietnamese place. Staffs are friendly, food is yum, nice decoration too. Would come back when we are in town. Quite a busy place..."

Wendy

"Wonderful dinner with family. we had the beef cheek and fried vermicelli noodles. beef was really tender and we both enjoyed it very much. the..."

FlyingMonkey

"We came to this restaurant countless times. We like Vietnamese food. My favourite one is deep fried tofu with duck egg yolk and papaya salad. We..."

Jewel

"Lovely setting in the cac building. The straw lights and ambience are wonderful. Entrees we had a selection and they were well received. Two of..."

TheGoodKiwi Nz

"I have been invited here for a dinner with friends. I would give 4/5 for the decoration and location. Great Viet style atmosphere. The spring rolls..."

Bella Luv Food

"Very amenable to our requests, the manager explained the difference between North & South Vietnamese serving styles, and facilitated the conversion..."

Liz Bradley

"I've been here for almost year and always looking for a vietnamese authentic restaurant in Auckland. Come here for the first and surely come back..."

Pham Tuan Anh

"We ordered fried spring rolls, salted egg yolk calamari, pork belly and pho for lunch. Oh dear they are all so yum! We sat outside and nice cool..."

MrsSelwyn

"Was an escape dinner out with my 2nd half. The place is great. Warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Upstairs is probably the best location for dining...."

Al Kumar

"A characteristic building with modern asian fusion design. It says Vietnamese restaurant and it's actually mix with some other Asian meals in the..."

CocoOnFire

"Great place for a authentic Vietnamese meal. I was told about this restaurant by my sister. Interior fit out is very nice but and the staff are..."

Abdul Wahid Awan

"My friends and I came here on a Wednesday for dinner. We felt very welcome and were seated immediately. Staff are friendly and quite helpful. Love..."

Linh 💛

"Went with family for a birthday and the service was excellent, the waitress looking after was really accommodating and helpful, she was like a long..."

Jeffie

"Our meal at Sen was alright, although I've definitely had better Vietnamese in Auckland. It was on father's day, a day which they are not usually..."

Petra Pearce

"Delicious food and lovely dining place. I was very impressed with the bowl of Pho, the broth was so so good and authentic(my opinion)😝 that really..."

Mr & Mrs Krämer

"This was our first experience and we will be back.The venue has been tastefully remodelled since the previous owners.The service was..."

Deborah Ruth Thompson

"Really enjoyed my dinner tonight at Sen. Such a beautiful restaurant and ambience, lots of space and food came quickly and was absolutely delicious..."

Chuchueats

"Went in for a quick lunch and ordered the Vietnamese Ham banh mi and the clay pot caramelized pork belly. Service was quick as we went late..."

C & J

"I loved the ambience, and low light setting. Felt very relaxing and welcoming. The mango salad was a tad too sweet for my liking as I was expecting..."

Elnaz Gor

"Excuse my language but this place is bloody good!Nice place to sip on coffee or beer and smack talk the afternoon away with your mates.Nice..."

Darren Big Belly

"I've ordered my food from here a couple of times through ubereats!. Very delicious Vietnamese food, I really enjoyed their summer rolls and noodle..."

Brave Eat

"Gorgeous food, super fresh ingredients, delecious and creative. Great cocktails. Such a gorgeous resturant. Lovely for an intimate dinner..."

Oones Connor

"I've been meaning to add my review for Sen but I can't find my pictures now! Our booking was for lunch for a group of 15...."

Lemonslimesoranges

"Went in and tried it out for lunch yesterday. Place was very cool and we loved the decor and atmosphere. Food was delicious too. Lots of fresh..."

Alex Truscott

"Came over here with a friend. The place had such a wonderful atmosphere. Food was actually quite reasonably priced. Presentation of the food was..."

Leonardo Law

"I went out for dinner with friends and one recommended Sen. I am very glad she did. We shared a variety of dishes which I was most impressed..."

Gus

"Lovely character and simple tasty food. Service was pleasant. The mango cocktails here are fantastic too! It seems like very authentic Vietnamese..."

Chris Turner

"Really good, fresh food and generous size meals. I had the summer rolls followed by lemongrass chicken. The rolls were very good while the chicken..."

Erin Jay

"This place is amazing!! Beautiful intimate setting. Under a soft light, marble like tables, beautiful plates having your delicious food. Food was..."

Natasha Banerjee

"Food was amazing- well balanced and delicious! The chicken curry was a stunner, so was the shaking beef and caramelized pork belly; with ample space..."

Apple Tate

"This place bursts with freshness, food was soooo good. We ordered the prawn and chicken summer rolls and the lemongrass skewers to start with- yumm...."

Sheeks

"Very cosy ambience, especially as were seated upstairs. We ordered spring rolls-massive entree, to share among 3-4. Also had squid with salted egg..."

Tet

"Visited Sen today with my family for my birthday dinner and I was overjoyed to get a reservation last minute. Our waitress was super friendly and..."

Jenny Da

"The owner looks like a Vietnamese Gangster. The most friendliest gangster you will ever meet. One that talks about property prices, takes care of..."

Tony Ma

"Since Husk lunches began, the Huskies have somewhat become self-appointed Vietnamese cuisine critics, having tasted offerings from many of the top..."

Husk Creative

"Yay!! This places was amazing. I went here a week ago for a birthday celebration for twins that I know. The ambience was just 🙌🏻! The..."

Rachel Choy

"I don't know how biased I'm being here because I'm a sucker for some ambience, but this place is one of my favourites in Auckland I have to say...."

Rhegan Smith

"Great little fusion restaurant tucked away in Mt Eden. Great service and atmosphere with two level dining. The food was great, filled with fresh..."

J.T547

"I love this place! I love the decor, the service and most importantly i love the food! I have been to sen a few times and tried quite a few things on..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"We went there for lunch on a Saturday. We were able to get a table without any booking which was great as we decided at the very last minute. Right..."

Trần Tuyết Duyên

"My bf and I decided on some viet food last minute on a saturday. Sen is spacious and have heaps of seats so we were able to walk with a table..."

Joanne Chiang

"Ordered their sen's starter plate, pork buncha, chicken rice noodles and their pho when we came here last night. Everything was so delicious,..."

Kenzi Yee

"I explored this place out of no where. Located towards the end of Mt eden village right behind the domain.I was quite elated with the find..."

Arpita Mandal

"The old bluestone building they are in is now Sen Vietnamese just had the beef pho there and broth very nice n hearty for a cold day, a bit on the..."

Diner8Here

"Sen has a great atmosphere with friendly staff plenty of on street parking, we had a set menu for 13 people, great variety of dishes and all felt..."

Bill Smale

"I love this place. The squid is the best squid I've ever had. Everything else is pretty good to, mango salad = deliciousness. Well worth trying out...."

Wendy Oswald

"This place has a really nice vibe and ambiance going on. It's dark, it's moody and just a little bit romantic. We'd been across the road at..."

Kieran

"Good food, great cosy atmosphere for a relaxing dinner with friends on a week night. The mango salad and bun chà was our favourite. Only small..."

RunningForCake

"I came here for my dad's birthday. He has recently come back from Vietnam and we had a very nice dinner. Our waitress was very abrupt and had a..."

Katrina Dodge

"Lovely restaurant with a nice casual atmosphere. Loved the cosy booth upstairs. We ordered spring rolls and summer rolls to start with. Fresh and..."

Sarah Fandoux-Roussel

"Beautifully decorated restaurant. We went for a Saturday lunch and ordered a variety of dishes. I loved the Vietnamese baguette with chicken ans..."

Pablo Andres Retamales Carreno

"At first we were upset about the demise of C.A.C, it was where we had our first date lucky we are stubborn and were determined to visit out of..."

Mrspotandmrlid

"Phenomenal Vietnamese. Fresh produce and elegantly served and put together. Really happy with the meal. Had summer rolls and a mango salad, also..."

Papakento

"The food was BRILLIANT. The pork belly was amazing but could have been a tiny bit warmer. Staff very very friendly. Would be great if they did a..."

William Towle

"Love the ambiance of the place. Def a nice place to do a quite catch up with a few mates. The food was good on some aspect and some not so great. Had..."

Ethan Liaw

"Have been treated to Sen for dinner before - but went to lunch today. DELICIOUS! They have a special lunch menu in which everything sound great. Our..."

Graeme Frost

"Xin Chao - Welcome to a slice of Vietnam.Located in the once infamous bar CAC - Mount Eden.Recently coming back from Vietnam I was..."

House Of Eats

"Came here for my birthday with a small group, okay first of all the food is amazing. The deep fried squid and shaking beef are a must try. And the..."

Ciara

"Went there for Sunday lunch. My partner and I were quite satisfied as we left, fared a little on the expensive side for the amount of pho we ordered..."

Amanda Teo

"After visiting Sen it's easy to see why this place is rated 4+. The restaurants decor is pretty simple but well done. It has really nice ambience and..."

HJ

"The atmosphere of this place is so warm and welcoming, the staff really do make you feel welcome.As for the food the clay pot caramelized pork..."

엉초록

"Let me start by saying that I could live on the mango salad from Sen. The food is so fresh and yummy there and the service is really welcoming and..."

Thought For Food

"It doesn't look like a traditional Vietnamese restaurant when u walk into it, it looks like a kiwi or European style restaurant-Although they hang..."

Flora

"What a cool restaurant in Mt Eden!!! It's quite a big restaurant with 2 floors, and has a very modern look & feel. The food was amazing. My..."

Misty

"There are so many Vietnamese restaurants serving NZ but only very few of them actually offer authentic style food. We have been trying loads of..."

R & A

" Food was fine, nice flavours, very mild overall in flavour. Shaking beef was ok, but didn't melt in my mouth. Nothing to rave about, nothing..."

Wanderlust

"Fusion Vietnamese food is a hotly contested market here in Auckland, with notable restaurants like Cafe Hanoi and Le Vietnamese already having a..."

Aucklandholic

"Came here with friend on Thursday night, absolutely amazing experience.The service was very friendly, fast and professional. A guy served..."

Tanz

"Absolutely one of the best Vetnamise places I have ever been too. The customer service is excellent, they really know their food. The food was..."

Karen

"I had the poached chicken salad which was fresh and tasty, my friend had the fish which looked even better. Great atmosphere and easy location for..."

Emma

"Had come here off the back of a friend's recommendation and some seriously good reviews. The star of the night was by far the clay pot pork belly...."

Featured Eats

"We came here with the recommendation from my friend who said their mango salad was amazing. Unfortunately it was sold out. We..."

Aniva Huang

"The spring rolls and savoury pancakes were crisp and very tasty followed by chicken curry and shaking beef, both excellent. We finished our meal with..."

Anne Rickett

"Had a beautiful meal here, great service and awesome location. Summer rolls were delicious as was the thick dip that went with it - other Vietnamese..."

Emily Reeves

"We never write reviews but this place was exceptional. We were looking for somewhere new to try on the way to a gig at the..."

David Poole

"Just went for dinner. So good!!! Fresh and full of flavour. Will be returning soon to try everything we didn't order tonight. Both the mango..."

Laura Handley

"Lunch on a Friday suddenly became effortless and cool.Noticing that the CAC Eatery had 'morphed' into a Vietnamese restaurant, my taste buds started..."

WinaJ

"The restaurant catered well to us on a Tuesday night. From the outside its a bit deceiving, the restaurant is much bigger than it looks from the..."

The One With A Nut Allergy...

"I recently travelled to Vietnam and tasted the great food over there. To be honest I was quite disappointes with the vietnamese restaurants offers in..."

Foodie Auckland

"Went to Sen last Friday for lunch. Best Vietnamese restaurant I've been to. We had beef mango salad, market fish and lemon grass chicken salad...."

Sarah

"As per usual, beautiful meal and a great environment, I recommend Sen very much. Everything about this place is superb, great service and great..."

Racmac

"My now favourite Vietnamese place to dine in. Great location with easy road parking. Food is very delicious and full of flavour! Great range to..."

Dl Pwat

"Finally a great lunch and dinner venue close to work. Great flavours and fresh ingredients. Will be back again for sure. Great range of tap beers..."

Peter

"A wonderful restaurant where, for the first time in my group of 15 friends, we all left happy with the food, service, and restaurant atmosphere. 100%..."

William W. Perez Rivero

"Lovely quiet place to have lunch with delicious food. I got the combination lunch set with a crispy pork bahn mi and a fresh spring roll and they..."

Jean-luc Lawlor

"Everything is great from service to food but the round table and the fixed seats is a little uncomfortable. Overall it still a great place to eat and..."

Yusoff Kamal

"Worth your money and price is pretty good. Ordered for Takeaway and it tasted as good as it does when you dine in. I’ve dined in this place a very..."

Nita.

"We work within walking distance so had a leaving lunch here. We did pre-book since we had a fairly large table. It did look like they had an upper..."

Benedict Uy

"Have been to Sen 3 times in the last month for lunch and dinner, with a small.and large group. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service each..."

Delanie Nepia

"In all the times we have been to Mount Eden for work, how have we not discovered this little neighbourhood gem? So good we went two nights in a row?..."

Linda Robson

"This was a nice place to stop in before going to the Project. The food and prices were pretty good. Great service..."

Jessica Ureste (Jess)

"I think this is now our go to for Authentic vietnamese restaurant. Great service, very friendly and always caters to the needs of my family. The food..."

Odyssey L

"Nice Vietnamese restaurant located in central Auckland. Came here for lunch and loved the atmosphere so much. Compared to most other Vietnamese..."

PP CC

"Not your usual Vietnamese restaurant. With rustic and industrial decor, this place is simply cool, a perfect place to hang out with friends for a..."

Jerry Wong

"It is such a good and peaceful environment to have dinner. I loved the food. It is good to come back..."

leydi peña

"Sen is a really great place for a date night. All their cocktails were delicious, I would recommend the mango one and the espresso one. We got a..."

Aida Harris

"Pho is always a delight. The desserts are yum too (try the pandan dessert) Thank you chefs..."

Joseph Kim

"I visited the place with my school mates. Overall, this restaurant provides excellent quality of foods & services. All staff are friendly, the..."

Rumi Regina

"I often come here. They have good food, fresh, rich taste, good service. Don't miss the drink menu that is worth a try. The restaurant has a unique..."

Chloe Dang

"The restaurant exudes a fantastic atmosphere that we thoroughly enjoyed. The pho, in particular, was outstanding and left a lasting impression on..."

Vivi Wang

"Came here for quick lunch, three of us so seating on the wrong side of the restaurant where there is less decorations (next to the kitchen). Dishes..."

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