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$15 - $30
CUISINES
Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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0.6 km from Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Reviewed 13 September 2023

We had a great time here having hot pot for the first time. Ask for instructions on what to do and note that the mild ‘hot and spicy’ is still soo hot (loads of chillies) and we love chillie! But still delicious. We came for...a birthday which the restaurant honoured in their own initiative, a lovely gesture. Service was great and we would definitely come again.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 June 2023

Best customer service and lovely food - very good cheap prices for HotPot. I will def be back - Thank you for the wonderful experience

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 29 December 2022

Excellent flavors and nice atmosphere. Went there on a whim and they were able to squeeze us in without a reservation.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 29 November 2022

We went to Restaurant 88 for a Friday night dinner. The place was pretty busy. Atmosphere was nice and staff were friendly. However, the food did not live up to expectations. The noodle dish we had was the better of the two, with the prawns...being nicely cooked, but the squid in very tiny pieces. The vegetarian rice crepe on the other hand left a lot to be desired. The main vegetable ingredient was shredded lettuce with a few slices of mushrooms and herbs and a few seemingly hollow tofu pieces. There was no sauce to bind it together unless were were meant to pour the pickle juice over it. Overall, an expensive lettuce wrap.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 12 June 2022 via mobile

First visit to Wellington from Uk in 5 years and 88 was still open walked in early on Friday evening quite busy. Service excellent so was food. We had 4 plates to share salon pepper squid. Duck wraps , spring rolls and dumplings with Pallasier...roseMore

Date of visit: June 2022
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Flyer28621328244, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 18 July 2022

Hello, thank you so much for revisiting our restaurant. Thank you for your excellent review, much appreciated. Luke

Reviewed 17 May 2022 via mobile

This restaurant has been around for years which speaks volumes post Covid. Lovely Vietnamese food. Friendly and efficient service. Reasonable prices and unusually for an Asian restaurant, the desserts were fabulous too.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Flyer28621328244, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 18 July 2022

Hello, yes we have been around for years and served many customers. We still enjoy it and continue to keep our customers happy. Thank you for visiting us again and for your great review. Luke

Reviewed 14 December 2021 via mobile

We came here to have lunch. My pertner and I enjoyed the Strawberry Sweet and Sour Pork, our friends had vegetarian dishes. Everything was so delicious! The service was super friendly and attentive as well. Can definitely recommend this restaurant, will come again next time...we're in Welly!More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Flyer28621328244, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 26 April 2022

Hi thank you for your great review, much appreciated. Luke

Reviewed 13 October 2021 via mobile

I have been many times over the years. It’s always been amazing. Tonight was no different! I usually get the chicken. I did again and it was brilliant. My wife got the fish and that was just as good. Highly highly recommend it!

Date of visit: October 2021
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Flyer28621328244, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 26 April 2022

Hi, thank you for your great review, much appreciated. Luke

Reviewed 10 July 2021 via mobile

Cannot fault this meal at all. I got the lemongrass chicken with coconut noodles and it was DIVINE. Beautiful balance of flavours, good portion and reasonable price. Have eaten here many times and it never disappoints.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Flyer28621328244, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 26 April 2022

Hi, thank you for a fantastic review, we are very happy to hear you enjoyed our restaurant, please visit us again. Luke

Reviewed 31 March 2021 via mobile

First time dining here friendly staff efficient service nice variety on menu everything we ordered lovely highly recommended

Date of visit: March 2021
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Restarant 88, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 12 April 2021

Hi, thank you so much for visiting us. We are very happy you enjoyed your time, thanks again for a great review. Team 88

Reviewed 21 February 2021 via mobile

Great selection in menu , more desserts and they brought back the drunken baby chicken. All perfectly cooked. Great service and salted plum drink still a favourite. Love coming here the atmosphere, the service and food has never let me down.

Date of visit: February 2021
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Restarant 88, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 22 February 2021

Hi, thank you so much for a great review. We appreciate you coming in and trying out some of the new items on our menu, feel free to visit us again. D Pham

Reviewed 16 February 2021

Restaurant 88 is the address! It is 88 Tory Street. We have been coming to this restaurant for many years and will still go back to it because the Vietnamese food here is scrumptous. The service is very good too and it has a rather...pleasant and clean environment. The upside down tear drop lanterns hanging from the ceiling are a delight. They have small plates which are appetisers and gives one a chance to try different dishes at a small price. You can always have 2 small plates in place of a big one. Under the big plates, The Saigon Banh Tham, which is a bit like a western mix grill, is good value for money. The drunken salt baby chicken is a good choice. It is nice and crispy. they have replaced the glutinous rice to Hainan rice which is a lot tastier. The Hainan rice is cooked in chicken broth. On the whole, their portion size has reduced over the years which is a bit disappointing.More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Restarant 88, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 18 February 2021

Hi, thank you for a great review. We are happy you enjoyed our food and service. Yes, we have made changes to our menu. Our new menu gives customers more choices from small to larger plates, all reflected in our pricing. We find its more...More

Reviewed 27 January 2021

I would recommend Restaurant 88. We dined there last night the food was delicious: Rice rolls, dumplings, fried rice and chicken dishes were all tasty. Further visits are required to explore the menu.

Date of visit: January 2021
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Restarant 88, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 14 February 2021

Hi thank you for visiting us, glad you enjoyed our food and hospitality, please come back and try something else. Regards D Pham.

Reviewed 9 January 2021 via mobile

The best sweet and sour pork we’ve ever had, the pok pok chicken was also amazing. Highly recommend!!

Date of visit: January 2021
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Restarant 88, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 14 February 2021

Hi, thank you for an excellent review. Glad you enjoyed our food. The sweet and sour pork is made with all-natural ingredients and colouring. D Pham.

Reviewed 25 October 2020 via mobile

I would highly recommend this restaurant! My family dined here this evening and the food was absolutely delicious! The staff were friendly and attentive and helpful when changing things on the menu for fussy children! The dumplings were flavourful and completely delicious as was the...Lemongrass chicken and coconut noodles... I could go on!!! We will definitely be back here when we are next in Wellington. 😀😀😀More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Flyer28621328244, General Manager at Restaurant 88, responded to this reviewResponded 15 November 2020

Hi Mandy, thank you so much for a wonderful review. Much appreciated and please feel free to visit us again. Thanks D Pham

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Response from gindog | Reviewed this property |
No, sorry, we very rarely have deserts.
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Response from ceridwynr | Reviewed this property |
We didn't, but they're quite popular, so I'd advise booking.
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RESTAURANT 88, Wellington - 88 Tory St - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Yes, Restaurant 88 offers takeaway services.

Yes, Restaurant 88 is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Restaurant 88 is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4