The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Otahuhu, September 2022

Secret Thai Garden

85/100 (2642 ratings)

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"love the setting with the night time lighting and garden feel really a surprising and enjoyable short walk to be seated. was a bit confused at first..."

Deadwin

"Wonderful ambience. It's a perfect thai themed restaurant. Food is delicious. Portions are good for the price. Great place for a small family party...."

Akshata Nh

"Very cute, and quite photogenic. The owner told us they sold the restaurant so will be closing down at end of the year. But I would def like to go..."

Yuko Saito

"What a great dining experience. The setting/ambiance is completely unique . The food was absolutely delicious as well. Satay prawn was so tasty. Will..."

Paul Frehley

"Yummy, authentic Thai cuisine. Great customer service. Well priced with decent size portions. This place has become a favourite of mine. I highly..."

John Davis

"I’ve always enjoyed my time dining here! Great food, service and ambiance. Never had a bad experience here. So sad that it will be closing down..."

Paris Perry

"I have been here several times and love the decor and ambience. It's a beautiful restaurant and very special to eat in. The service when we came last..."

Hilary Campbell

"Loooove this place, it’s definitely south Auckland hidden gem which is why it’s probably called SECRET Thai Garden? Love the spring rolls and..."

The Kai King

"In love with this place. You step into this magic place, it's so busy but very well organized. Can't wait to go back and try more of the..."

Kiana Powell

"Came here today with my family and 2 close friends with their toddler.Great ambience. Decent staff. Slow service. Small portions. Average..."

Benz Chan

"Last night called for a celebration as I got my results that I passed another exam! Other commitments lead us to south Auckland and I knew this was..."

KG

"Lovely resturant and very well hidden. Food was delicious, service was a bit slow and it did take a while for the food to be brought out but aside..."

Adrina T

"Love this little hidden gem. The food is so dam yum. The Thai red curry was so good. Only complaints are that it took a little while to be served as..."

Brent Henri

"Can't really fault much this restaurant is great, Scene here is beautiful especially entering the restaurant (dinner time) Staff are absolutely..."

Shirley

"Ordered green curry with tofu, even though they were really busy but the food didn’t take that long. The tofu was fresh👌🏽staff was friendly..."

Robin Singh Lally

"Secret Thai Garden is located in Otahuhu, South Auckland. I've had a lot of people stick their noses up in the air at the location, to their loss...."

SLM

"The place are a little far and hidden but definitely worth the journey! It has beautiful walkway with unique decor before reaching the restaurant...."

Adventure Foodie

"Had a nice surprise dinner with my wifey as she has never been here before. The only disappointment I had was I couldn't get the set banquet menu as..."

Vusu

"I have been here for dinner twice and I loved the experience both times. Especially the food and the service provided by the staff. The downside..."

Tash Peterson

"Venue lives up to its name. The Food is amazing and the atmosphere to dine in is beautiful. Definitely the best quality Thai food we have had so far...."

Jessica Graydon

"Great food, nice setting, amazing staff and excellent service. My first time here was tonight with my family and who would have thought this secret..."

Alley Tomai

"Nice food. Nice environment. Nice service. Nothing to extraordinary, but overall nice. The cuisines were delicious, great for people who enjoy Asian..."

Sheenal

"Walking into this restaurant is quite special. The ambience is something I have not seen much of in Auckland, and my friends really enjoyed dining at..."

Nat

"A really exciting different environment. We had the banquet meal, food was really good. Dessert was average but it didn't really matter as we'd..."

Emma Diack

"I went with friends and family. Food was nice. Atmosphere was great and decor is very beautiful, I really like that water feature area. I enjoyed my..."

Liz

"If you've been to Thailand, this place will bring back some memories. Bright led lights, patterned table clothes, wooden statues and even a few tuck..."

HJ

"Came here for a birthday party/family reunion. Was absolutely stunned by the entrance way it was so gorgeous and ethnic looking. (though I have to..."

Janice McCartain Dagg

"This place is all about the ambience. It really is the best kept secret in Otahuhu. If you were standing out on the street it gives away nothing but..."

Chai Paani

"We ordered takeaways from here last week. Food was really delicious.We had Spring Rolls and Curry Puffs for entree, then Massaman Chicken Curry,..."

Shane Harkness

"We nearly didn't come to this restaurant because we had read some negative reviews about the food. We are glad that we did try the Secret Garden..."

Sonya Coop

"Such a pretty place, nice and serene, it is like stepping into another country! Food was delicious! I had the Green Curry and It was..."

Stevie Marino

"This is a popular Thai restaurant in Otahuhu. Always busy so book ahead. Pleasant outdoorsy setting which is lovely in summer but still warm in the..."

TimTam

"Always a wonderful time here. Beautiful food and lovely service. I've been here at least 7 times in the past 5 years and cannot complain. The family..."

Tina Pio Luani-Rod Nansen

"Went here with a group for a catch up dinner and well I absolutely loved it. The atmosphere ,surroundings and the service I give 5/5. The food well..."

Ewok

"A really really beautiful looking thai place. Probably the best looking one in Auckland just amazing ambience. I love the entrance area to the..."

Arpita Mandal

"First time here, booked it for a Christmas party as was recommended and loved it all. Was extremely busy so would recommend booking even for a..."

FJ

"Hidden away in Otahuhu who knew there was such a place!Ambience and atmosphere gets top marks. You feel like you've stepped out of South..."

I_like_pickles

"Love this place !!! Food is delicious, atmosphere amazing,staff always lovely I have been going there for a few years now and have only found out..."

Shirley

"We came here for a work dinner, booked a table for 10 and of course more of us came along than expected haha. Staff were friendly and..."

Kelly

"Went here not expecting much as its in otahuhu (sorry for the stereotype but it's true) however I was shocked, in a good way off course. The inside..."

Evaline Shandil

"We dined here last night as a party of 12ppl. The service, surroundings, food was Spectacular. We had the banquet from entree to fruit platter for..."

Debi Barrett

"Love this place. Service is always good. This place is such a hidden gem. So many cool different areas. Love the entrance too. Such a good place to..."

Coz I Can

"The food was good and the service was great as well. Nice little location you wouldn't expect in little old Otahuhu. Got to chat with the main owner,..."

Natasha Kumar

"OMG this place is awesome! The atmosphere is amazing with a simple but really good menu also the staff are very friendly and attentive. I recommend..."

Chrissy Kani

"This place does not disappoint! Walk in and you literally feel like you have been transported to Thailand. The decor is amazing! The service is great..."

Aleesha

"What an amazing place! My boyfriend and I went to Thailand a few months ago and this place was so authentic and just like being back!..."

Louise MacNaughton

"Loved it! Take your significant others there! They will love it! We had the 'Set Menu' $35.00 for Entree, Main and Desert! The food is great the..."

Limaono

"ORDERED - Set menu $35. Well to start we had the entrée set plates and soup. This alone has to be the reason to come here. Not too spicy but..."

YaMarnis

"First time dine in this Thai restaurant with my girlfriend, the place is well decorated, nice environment and it is big area. So we order angel wing..."

Ryan Wong

"I think finding good Thai in Auckland is getting more frequent however great Thai food is something hard to find. Apart fromThip Thai in Glen..."

Wanderlust

"One of my favourite Thai restaurants in Auckland. The layout and decor if this place is amazing, so authentic. I always get the set menu $35 which..."

Lena Guo

"Hidden away, you wouldn't even notice it was there. Pretty and unique. Food is tasty and stuff are sweet. Normally busy with people. So I definitely..."

Jotori

"love the setting of the secret thai garden, we have come here for anniversary dinners as it's very romantic, the food is nice, different to other..."

Ayla Jay

"I always enjoy my time at this place, it stays exactly the same, being a high quality restaurant with an authentic Thai menu. The ambiance is great,..."

Sophia O-W

"Wow, this place definitely took me to Thailand. Love the decor and the lights. Everything was just so pretty and mysterious. Unfortunately..."

Marcella

"Authentic Thai food located in Otahuhu - must come at night as the fairy lights make for a great setting - however in the daylight one might think..."

House Of Eats

"We had excellent service with 1 designated waiter at our side. Food was excellent and came out within 30 mins of ordering. Love the atmosphere. Its..."

Reg Chand

"I have tried Secret Thai Garden a handful of times now, and it really is a little gem tucked away in the streets of Otahuhu. On this visit..."

Rhiannon Baldock

"I'd heard great things and STG is an amazing looking property. It definitely feels like you've been transported over to Thailand. Fantastic..."

Vitale Eti

"The decor was amazing! When you walk in there are palm trees, mini waterfalls and beautiful garden. The restaurant is quite further back which makes..."

Bettina Tran

"Secret Thai garden definitely has lived up to its name. Didn't expect the restaurants setup to be so amazing. I ordered the chicken cashew nuts with..."

Shazrina

"Yummy yummy :-) had the usual Thai laab- was delish!!! And love the setting very under cover and cute, must try if you haven't been here..."

Chloe-Mae

"Great setting for a nice quiet place to eat out. Food comes out in good timing with a massive amount so you won't go home hungry. Full of flavour..."

Monique Ohlson

"Love everything about this beautiful place. Delicious curries and a beautiful Thai inspired atmosphere. I will most definitely return with my..."

Miriam Mikaelson

"The entry of the restaurant draws you in and you feel excited about being there. Such a beautiful garden setting with unique ambience...."

R

"When you enter this hidden garden you feel the transformation from (OMG where's the secret garden) and then "WOW what have we stepped into the décor..."

Louise

"OMG - possibly the best understated thai restaurant in Auckland (South Auckland, to be exact) - and believe you me - I've been to quite a few Thai..."

Adeline

"Its amazing to find this little restaurant hidden, as soon as you walk through they definitely have set a beautiful mood , the meals are divine and..."

Senna

"Surprisingly beautiful for a restaurant located in Otahuhu, South Auckland!! I had heard of this place so many times but couldn't bring myself to..."

Natasha Taufalele

"I absolutely LOVED it, the scenery is just amazing!!Went with a group of 8-10 earlier this week and WOW.Entree's were yummy and out super..."

Crystal Johnson

"This place is amazing, I've been here a couple of times both times were work functions. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous, apparently the couple..."

Lt

"I'm not a fan of Thai food but visited here for a family function. My word it's gorgeous. An exceptional dining experience. Lovely ambience, very..."

Paula

"If I could rate it higher I would!! We had 27 people booked for dinner to celebrate my daughter's 21st. None of the guests had been before and it..."

Kathleen Randle

"Wow! What a cool place. It exceeded my expectations. Bit of a mix up with our booking as it wasn't written in the book, but they still seated us. Our..."

Tarina

"We had never been here before so took a huge gamble holding our daughters 21st function here. SUPERB! A truly magical setting, food surpassed our..."

Melany

"Had dinner here again tonight after a number of previous visits. Always love going here and the looks on our dining guests face when they first walk..."

Tony Vercoe

"Secret thai garden certainly is a Secret hidden gem!! Walking by this restaurant you would never now what lay beyond the walls. I always love..."

RoseMT

"This has got to be the best Thai food I have ever had, we are never let down by that, I must say, we have dined here at least 6 times and its always..."

Felicity Williams

"I went to this restaurant for this first time this month (Jan 2012) and had a very enjoyable evening. The food was lovely and the service was too. ..."

Janine Crompton

"I really love this place the decor the food the staff.Everything is amazing a must do for thai lovers:-)I heard about this place from a..."

Joseph Coote

"We had a group dinner of 30 people on Saturday, 5 November at Secret Thai Garden. It was a very special occasion as we were celebrating my mum and..."

Nicole Tantau

"We are from out of Auckland and were told to try this place.The traditional Thai look is very impressive and they have gone to alot of trouble to..."

Jay Jay

"Amazing entrance, fabulous food and atmosphere. Service was wonderful throughout the meal. A disappointing and embarrassing end to the evening when..."

Tania Imms

"I think this is a great place to dine with a romantic partner or even a group of friends!The deco and atmosphere is awesome and we got some cool..."

Janine

"OMG what a fantastic place.Great food. The set menu for 2 or more was ever so filling, real value for money.Nobby is a very friendly and..."

Lyn Side

"We have been to this delightful place 3 or 4 times now and most recently with our son who is in a wheelchair. The owner has always been very..."

Tui

"A jewel in the crown of Auckland hospitality, enchanting and relaxed decor with good service. The food is fantastic and it is always a great place..."

Roni

"Great place to dine with wonderful atmosphere! Loved it. Have to be one of the best restaurants I have dined in regards to the atmosphere ever...."

Leeanne

"I have been to the Secret Thai Garden twice and have nothing but good words for this restaurant. Very authentic dining experience love the decor of..."

Mary

"What a fantastic place, fantastic service, great food What a little gem in OtahuhuIt was very cold, so bring a jumper! and book as it is very..."

Matt Cooper

"The entrance to this restaurant is authentic and the atmosphere is wonderful, lighting and deco very cleverly done. the menu has a wide range of..."

Clive And Maria

"Awesome atmosphere. Food was good, lots of flavor and the service was amazing. Highly recommend. I attended with a group so portions were about..."

Azah Forlife

"Went here with our big family .. Good was average not the best thai food .. Small portions. I love the setting and decorations though..."

Amanda Yim

"Ambiance is fantastic. It's really a secret place to surprise special person/s. Good food. Accomodating foh. A little expensive but great for casual..."

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Try It Out

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"We stopped here for dinner before heading off for a road trip. I had been to the one in East Tamaki so I was hoping this one would be similar in..."

Benedict Uy

"Love the combination seafood soup👌🏽..."

Ree

"Amazing Vietnamese restaurant. Their Chicken Banh Mi is one of the best in Auckland. Their Pho, fried rice and all the other dishes including..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Cheap and cheerful lunch place for decent viet food. Love the noodles here and always love the iced coffee, can be slightly on the strong side for..."

NanaKo

"One of the best Vietnamese food in Otahuhu area. Good size of portion, clean place and tasty food...."

Nanogirl Anoopdev Shona

"Freaking amazing. Loved the curry and the sandwich. All very fresh and well cooked. Flavours are so authentic and well balanced. The best Vietnamese..."

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"Hands down my favourite vietnamese restaurant to go to. I always get take out and I am never disappointed. Highly recommend..."

Angelhazer

"Quick and great..."

Foodie

"This is my favourite Vietnamese rice noodle restaurant.I love thier pork chop rice noodle and spring rolls.I tried Banh xeo for the..."

Street Food Fighter

"One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants. Fast cheap and easy. Have been coming here for many years. Never disappoints and I always leave satisfied...."

Tony Ma

"Delicious spring rolls (the fried and the Vegetarian summer rolls) and sauce. The pho is why I always come here! Tasty pho and egg noodles. The broth..."

Tiffany A

"I didn't understand when my friends say they're going all the way to Otahuhu just to get a bowl of rice noodle soup until a couple days a go when I..."

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"Try It Out has a really authentic Vietnamese taste that would make you come back for more or to try the other dishes they have on offer. Great value..."

Jilly

"Hands down to the best Pho in Auckland.Can’t stop eating till last piece of soup is gone.I’m so addicted to their Pho,..."

Yuri

"We ordered a Jackfruit Milkshake, Lychee Milkshake, Wonton Rice Noodle Soup, and Chicken Rice Noodle Soup.Service was quick so we didn’t..."

Vivian C

"Good taste of Vietnamese food.. i ordered traditional pho with raw beef and grilled pork for Denny Setiawan - all the food are really nice. Love..."

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"Decicious vietnamese food. We come to this place regularly in lunch break. My favor order is rare beef rice noodle. I can taste the beef is fresh and..."

Eat And Run

"The food is always good! One of the original Vietnamese restaurant. Must get the ice coffee and special beef pho noodle soup as shown in photo. I..."

Michelle. N

"This is where we always go whenever we want to have Vietnamese food. There are a lot of choices in the menu and so far all the ones that I’ve tried..."

Alix

"We had been hyping this place for a while - and I can tell you it was worth it. For a first visit I would recommend keeping it simple with a humble..."

Sam Ross

"i love the pho! been coming here since i was small and the food is always great.staff is also good and service is pretty..."

Rosina

"Always great food. We travel all the way from the North Shore to eat here and normally order way more than we normally do because it's so yummy. Good..."

Andrew

"Great Vietnamese restaurant. We have been here a couple of time and it’s one of our go to place for Vietnamese. Pho tasted great. Spring rolls were..."

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"Great quality food. Noodle’s soup are so tasty that I can drink them all. But won’t get thirsty afterwards! Place is super clean and..."

Tommyzo

"Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. If you’re a regular at Hansan Restaurant then you’ll definitely love this one even more. Food: We ordered..."

Charlie

"Worth the drive out from Auckland CBD. We read about this place online and decided to try it out! Ordered a nice combination of Vietnamese favourites..."

Yuli X

"It's a very busy restaurant especially on weekends. It's a must visit place I passed by Otahuhu every time. For my partner and me, here is our..."

I'm A Foodie

"I LOVE PHO！ they have the best pho in Auckland. Definitely no msg, i can drink all the pho soup and don't feel thirsty afterwards. Service nice and..."

LuNa The TuNa

"This place is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I have been to in Auckland. Their food tastes authentic and are fairly priced. Always happy to..."

Akym

"Probably the best Vietnamese I’ve eaten in Auckland. The pho broth has so much more flavour when compared to other Vietnamese places I’ve tried..."

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"Best Pho in Auckland! Been here for a while and every time we have rare beef pho, lemongrass pork banh mi and iced white coffee. Truly the BEST!! (I..."

Bonnie Hu

"First time eating here as i wanted to try something new. Summer rolls and spring rolls were nice. The soup was good too i wish it was more hot tho..."

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"This place has been one of my family’s go to restaurant for years, but unfortunately has gotten more expensive over the years. I will forever love..."

C Bee

"Went here after hearing many good things. Authentic vibe with a large menu. Establishment is looking a bit run down but don’t let that fool you,..."

Natasha Watson

"Been here so many times can’t believe I haven’t written a review. The thing I like about this place it doesn’t show pretentiousness by ways of..."

Holly Grey

"Great food, you know it's good when you see Vietnamese people eating their food. Really reminds me of home. Service is good and their com suon is a..."

Anthony Huynh

"We love going to this place. Parking can be a bit of an issue at busy times. The menu has lots to choose from. We ordered the seafood noodles, beef..."

Judy Marshall

"The baddest place to come out and get a real authentic vietnamese meal! I literally bypass all the other Vietnamese restaurants in my suburb or more..."

Ashleen

"Rare beef noodle soup is delicious. Also recommend the grilled pork sausage skewer and the coconut milkshake. As we are regulars here that is my holy..."

Leonie

"One of the Better Vietnamese Restaurants I’ve been too, this place is one of the OG place I used to go to since 2005 - I always get the Com Suon..."

Brendon Ton

"The hype is all worth it. I’ve been going to this place for years and never have I ever been disappointed. Food is very well priced, tasty and so..."

Tom

"Rare beef pho is the way to go here. Amazing service delicious food every time! Highly recommend for anyone who wants great Vietnamese food at a..."

Tanya Lapu'aho

"I love Vietnamese food. And i never been to this place until last month. I always got take away food from try it out restaurant by my boyfriend. And..."

Jewel

"This is the best most authentic pho I've had in Auckland yet. Definitely will be be back. Parking can be tricky at busy times and don't expect..."

Natasha R

"Came in with my family tonight to celebrate father's day a night earlier. We ordered the seafood noodles, beef pho, special noodles, beef fried rice,..."

Rosanne Choy

"Homely restaurant simple decor but the food is great and quick. Our go-to Vietnamese haunt. Can’t go past the spring rolls and the combination..."

Tracey

"Lemon grass chicken is very nicely flavoured and goes well with the dipping sauces. You should order a lot of it because of how easy it is to eat...."

Cindyavocado

"Been here twice now and both were happy with the flavour of the food, speed of the service, and reasonable price. Best place for a bowl of..."

Jessica Halim

"Been coming here since a very young age . Love it. Full of fellow Vietnamese people all the time so you can be reassured this is authentic food ! ..."

Ni Luong

"Authentic Viet food. Regularly drive 30-35 minutes out from home to come and eat. Most of the time I order the raw beef pho with the spring roll..."

Golden

"My friend decided to take me to this place while we were on our way to Auckland CBD. The food here is amazing and light tasting, it was my first time..."

Jen Yan

"The food here is full of flavour, I would actually recommend the vermicelli with lemon chicken, it has a more fresh taste, crisp and wholesome. The..."

Miura Elikana

"I love this place. have been several times now and you can't fault the service. never have to wait long between service and delivery of..."

Mary Underwood

"Really great food and super authentic!! Portions are large but good quality too. I'd recommend making the drive down south for this for sure...."

Namkool

"Always my local favourite. Lucky for me, I work close by. Not many places in Auckland offer beef tripe with their pho. Try it out also has the option..."

J Li

"The food is always good and they keep the place clean. The staff is not that friendly but its ok.I recommend the beef stew and the lemon..."

Japo Domingo

"We had always wanted to try this place out and so glad we chose too! We were greeted with such friendly staff. They handed us a menu each and left us..."

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"Good quality food and I enjoyed having lunch here. It’s a bit pricy (depending what you order) but it’s well worth it as I left feeling really..."

Mel

"Amazing food for great prices. Best Vietnamese food I’ve had in a while to be honest. Quick efficient service as well. Definitely worth a visit. I..."

Bella Qian

"Terrific range of really fresh flavourful food in a very clean and spacious environment - albeit lacking a tad in character. Also very well price..."

Stu

"The best try it out of all branches! Ordered: beef rice noodle soup and combination rice noodle soup. The beef soup is a classic. If you love that..."

Try_something_new

"One of our favourite spots to visit and the only place that we go now for Vietnamese food. The service is quick and friendly. Our go to dishes are..."

Maria Bonnici

"AMBIANCECute little quaint place in otahuhu, a good space. The decor is very common in these types of places, old fashioned but comfy. ..."

Crystal Mana-Daniel

"My favourite Vietnamese restaurant! I have had the Chicken Pho and curry chicken, wonton soup, the beef vermicelli. squid, spring rolls, chicken with..."

Johan Kauhega Milika Taumalolo

"I visited last night and had a great experience, I would have given it a 5 but the squid wasn't as good and fresh as other Vietnamese..."

Nortessa Montgomerie

"One of the best asian restaurant in AucklandOur family loves to eat here because their food is just really so deliciousMy favorites here..."

Rafael Del Rosario

"$14 for a huge bowl of freshly made pho. Quite a reasonable price for such a large generous serving. The quality of this pho is great. Fresh meat and..."

Aimee.

"Craving Vietnamese food, so decided to "Try It Out"! Ordered the Rare Beef & Beef Flank Pho, and friend ordered the Beef and Veges on Rice. The pho..."

Kirsten

"We decided to TRY IT OUT!We ordered Summer Rolls to start which were great. Excellent flavours and perfect dipping sauce. We then..."

FoodEnvy

"Had spring rolls, pho ga, pho bo vien, hu tieu/mi ga xa, and banh mi.Pros: Quite authentic, good banh mi, free parkingCons: more..."

David Wright

"Recently went to Vietnam and enjoyed the food, so trying a few more places around auckland.Had the Summer Rolls, Spring rolls, 2 of the breads..."

Steve Hall

"Been here countless times and always order rare beef noodles soup. It’s not the best but it’s still better than a lot of Vietnamese Pho I had in..."

Linh 💛

"Really good place! It was packed when we were there but service was fast and efficient! Loved the pork fried rice and lemongrass pork chops on..."

Rawinia Fagamalo

"First time here on Friday. Very popular place.The kitchen served the food for a table of 8 within ten minutes of order. It was pretty fast. My order..."

"Came in for lunch and had the prawn & pineapple fried rice. It came out fast, hot and delicious. Service and ambience is pretty standard. Will be..."

Jeffie

"A must pl to try when in Auckland- This is the best pl out south for Vietnamese - don't be fooled by the outside or plain interior- the food is..."

Sei

"My favorite Vietnamese place in Auckland. Offers the best raw Beef Pho and the Fried Chicken is crispy outside and juicy inside. Have tried both..."

Real Foodie

"They have a great variety of food and drinks on their menu to choose from. We tried a bit of everything, including some drinks, and all of them have..."

Viv Goo

"Came here to check out vegan options which are limited to about 3 dishes, ordered Tofu and seasonal vegetables and this dish definitely exceeded my..."

Khaleesi

"This is without a doubt my favourite Vietnamese in Auckland. The only things that stopped me from giving it 5/5, is that the restaurant itself and..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Second time been here (not my choice lol) Was ok ........not wow tbh looks to be a fav with regulars see heaps of family’s go here so they..."

Contessa

"Great spring rolls and spicy salt spare rib here is my favourite (not as charred as samwoo) in Otahuhu. Happy helpful good value service. Can't wait..."

Kaoseumu

"Try it out! Definitely get the pork mushroom and tofu dish. It's so good!! The Fried spring rolls were so yummy, will be back for sure :)..."

Aimee

"I could live on those spring rolls! That's my thing I always look forward to! Service is great with some staff members. Gets abit busy there and that..."

Nomnomnom

"Best vietnamese restaurant in Auckland!!!!! This restaurant is always busy - no matter which day and what time you go - this tells you something..."

Kombie Stanley

"In the category of cheap and cheerful this place is pretty up there - especially if you want authentic non pretentious Vietnamese food. I have eaten..."

Jayce Huynh

"Best pho ever. The OG of pho in Auckland that always delivers consistant flavors and quality.Definitely not a "date" place or anything fancy...."

Ricky Zhou

"Best authentic Vietnamese food! Try their bread rolls they come out so fresh and warm. Also the raw beef noodle soup is always on point! I recommend..."

Annie Wilson

"▪️Ambience: 3.5/5▪️The restaurant is tidy and relatively clean, the colour scheme are of white and brown hues with a fish tank I'm..."

Matakai Foodie

"Food is always of a good quality and tastes really delicious and authentic. Only thing which could help is the service is a bit..."

Chuchueats

"Been here a few times and have gotten take away... Our local vietnamese fix. Nice and authentic, looks like it is run by a family. I normally get..."

Cameron Rowlands

"Been to try it out numerous times. It's very clean and tidy compared to most authentic Vietnamese restaurants out south. The springrolls are crispy..."

Priscilla Khang

"If you live in and around the Otahuhu area, do try it out (pun intended). I absolutely love their bahn-mi, and for $7, it is great value for money. I..."

Ashlene Cheryl Cardoza

"Otahuhu isn't a place I go to often, so I was surprised when a fellow foodie suggested Try It Out at Otahuhu.'Authentic Viet food ' and..."

Medium_Rare

"Food is great but it's the service that needs an overhaul. Dined there few months ago and the food was great. I ordered chilli chicken that tasted..."

Taranjeet Kaur

"The best way to rate all the Vietnamese restaurants is via the Phos (beef rice noodle soups) and Try it Out - Otahuhu branch is the best so far,..."

Diner8Here

"Try it Out is a nice spot for a simple cheap eats Vietnamese noodle meal. They do get packed on the weekends so keep that in mind. To..."

Ben Ch

"Awesome food and great service. I love the enthusiasm of that old man there always ready to welcome customers and their food was great!..."

Jonne Lopez

"======================🌸Raw Beef Rice Noodle Soup ($12.5NZD)..THE BEST PHO I HAD IN AUCKLAND FULLSTOP🙌🏻..The broth..."

Renée Chiu

"I have been here few times and enjoyed each experience. We got there around 9.50 and they still managed to accommodate us without rushing us. Great..."

Las Akurugoda

"The place albeit not extravagant and posh-y looking, it is very tidy and clean. The place is clean like how my mom does it. Food is something to be..."

Arvi Verona

"Had lunch here today. Been meaning to come for ages. On a quiet mid week day during the Xmas period all the restaurants in the area were empty. But..."

Avi

"I liked it! Great menu, so much choice. All the food was really fresh but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go here (living city central). I..."

Victoria

"Lots of choice on the menu and a decent dining experience. Definitely deserves a spot on the cheap eats list, all the dishes we ordered were..."

Ryan

"Try it out - well the name speaks for it self and it's worth visited. This place was pretty busy when we arrived at 6:30pm (it reminded us of a..."

HJ

"Never lets you down, they make the best pho ever!! I have to write more than 140 words but that's what best sums it up. It's a 10/10..."

Alexandrea Maxwell

"Oh the pho (rare beef noodle soup) here is to dieee pho ;-) see what i did there…On a serious note, the broth is perfectly seasoned and..."

SS

"My favourite Vietnamese restaurant - I go every couple of weeks. The spring rolls are amazing and the lemongrass chicken and beef salad are..."

Solarflare

"First impression is the place looks clean and tidy. The menu has a lots more variety to choose. The price might be little bit more expensive (like..."

Tanz

"3rd time been here. Daughters shouted for fathers day. Was extremely busy and very lucky to get a table as we didnt book. One of the best Vietnamese..."

Peter Clark

"This place is always busy and always brilliant. It's hard to go wrong with the menu, but the Vietnamese Savoury Pancake with Pork and Prawn..."

Nicola Grace

"First time eating here to celebrate my partners birthday. The decor is humble and warm. It was half packed when we got there so good timing on our..."

Nia T

"Been here a couple of times and the food here is cheap and delicious. The food does take a while to be served around rush hour time however they do..."

Savanah Diva-Aupaki Wijohn

"CHEAP EATS ----- Well Im a super fan of Vietnamese food as some of you already know and because we were in the area we thought wed try out this..."

House Of Eats

"Love this place. My favourites are the deep fried spring rolls, Vietnamese pancake, rare beef pho noodles, lemongrass pork chop, and the seafood chow..."

Jacqueline L.

"Came here with a friend for an early lunch om a Wednesday around 11:30 - which I recommend to avoid the lunch rush hour. We were quick to be seated..."

Sophia O-W

"Authentic Vietnamese restaurant. The guys love the beef noodle soup/pho but the lemongrass chicken vermicelli is my favourite.It's becoming..."

Jade Lim

"An authentic Vietnamese restaurant is so hard to come by these days and try it out nails it!! The food here has amazing flavours and you can't help..."

Sophie Ly

"Mmmm, this has long been a really good authentic Vietnamese restaurant in South Auckland for over a decade! The family and I come here every so..."

Kelly

"A friend brought us there. The restaurant was spacious and heaps of car park. The best beef rice noodle I ever had in Auckland. We also loved their..."

Cindy Ong

"I am quite impressed with this Vietnamese restaurant. My Vietnamese friends took me here to eat "authentic" Vietnamese food because I've been on the..."

Sheena

"Big portion really quick service, I love their there lemon grass pork so yummy. the portion is good. I love their spring rolls, the dipping sauce..."

Karen Stephen

"I went to try this place out (ha-ha) at lunchtime two Fridays ago but it was extremely busy. The person at the counter said the wait on takeaway..."

Stango

"I have been a loyal customer for many years. This is my favourite go-to vietnamese restaurant to go, with family and friends. I always receive fast..."

Sou Taliauli

"Me and my family come here to treat ourselves, love the food and the people are very nice and friendly. Love there summer rolls and combinations...."

Paul George

"Love love love the spicy beef noodle soup. Always my go to menu choice. The service is good as well. One of the better Vietnamese places and by far..."

MissMello

"Very tasty vietnamese. Better than hansan IMHO. All the pho are top notch. The black coffee is something everyone should try. For those that have..."

Adi Wardoyo

"This is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Auckland. They are always busy though so it's best to come earlier. Definitely recommend the half cooked..."

Trin

"Yum! The spring rolls and sausages make really tasty starters. My favourite dish is the combination vermicelli, which comes in a big bowl and a bowl..."

Bobby Anderson

"Very friendly service and quite busy on a Sunday at lunchtime. We enjoyed the fried spring rolls, fried tofu with sweet chilli sauce (I managed to..."

Kristy Sorrell

"Vietnamese food, why not? Let's go to try it out to try it out hah! The place has been here for quite a long time I guess? Since it looks a bit old~..."

JJJiiiiAn

"So many Vietnamese restaurants in the same vicinity in Otahuhu, I remember these since I was little and use to always drive past on the way to the..."

NYNB

"Vietnamese food. MY FAVOURITE. I lived in Vietnam (HCM) for 12 years, so when it comes to addressing AUTHENTICITY for Viet food - defs not a..."

The Hangry Soul

"2016 Update: this place is packed on the weekends at peak hours. Still my favourite Vietnamese go-to, has the best Pho in Auckland. Banh mi..."

Charlee Brown

"This place had been around for years and still busy, that explains everything! Best Vietnamese in town, simple, traditional and delicious! We order..."

Cupy Dee

"Been here twice. Food both times was consistent. Decor is a bit of a disgrace and restaurant manager appears to be a hustler, I was also worried..."

Mike

"well i haven't ate here in so long my girlfriend at the time madd me try this place out i wasn't really in the mood for it but went along. any way it..."

JAY CASH

"We have eaten at Try It Out many many times so I thought I would add to their reviews. It's one of the older Vietnamese restaurants in Auckland and..."

Kathy Davies

"have eaten here a number of times as our work is not far from here, the food is lovely. i have tried a number of things but i always go back to the..."

Marlee Craig

"Service here is excellent. English is obviously a second language to the waiter, but this barrier does not prevent all orders from being on time and..."

Derrick Santos

"The Good:Great service, very happy staff and management. Clear menu with English translation and numbers separated into concise..."

Phillip Bridge

"I headed here for lunch with some work colleagues, on the recommendation of a Vietnamese workmate. Hansan seems to get all the praise round here for..."

Kiwi Food Wonders

"I had been desolate about my seemingly futile hunt for the perfect soothing bowl of phở, and nuanced Vietnamese food in Auckland. In a stroke of..."

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