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“Excellent!”
Review of Secret Thai Garden

Secret Thai Garden
Ranked #1 of 24 Restaurants in Otahuhu
Cuisines: Thai
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Reviewed 22 May 2021

My husband will tell you I'm never short of words but I don't have enough for the meal I experienced tonight.
For entrée I had the tempura prawns a dish I always order when it's on the menu,these were huge the coconut coating delicious and a very special dipping sauce I've not had before. Easily the best I've ever had. Yummmm.
For my main I ordered Yum Nua a beef salad but hot and spicy,normally I find after a delicious entrée the main can disappoint but not here. The amount of meat was amazing I couldn't finish it all,there were helpers at the table though,yes it was hot and spicy, with another glorious sauce Chilli and sweet with maybe a lemon back flavour?
This gorgeous plentiful food with two drinks came in at $50 which was a bargain.
Cannot recommend too highly, my only regret is not finding it sooner,we'll be back again and again.
No photos, I was too busy eating,the restaurant itself is a delight to dine in,a Thai garden so wear warm clothes there are those plastic drop curtains and heaters but it's not overly cozy.

Date of visit: May 2021
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Thank Daickens
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Reviewed 26 March 2021

Didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised... from the tuktuks, lighting and decor to the extensive menu and tasty food. Thai dress for the staff would certainly add to the authenticity of this hidden gem.

Date of visit: March 2021
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Thank Diane C
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Reviewed 8 March 2021

New ownership/management I think. Great authentic food, spicy and tasty, took me back to my days in Bangkok.

Date of visit: January 2021
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1  Thank AllyandCharlie
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Reviewed 17 December 2020

We were a party of over 40 gathered to celebrate a birthday. The company was great but the food - buffet style @ $44 head was terrible along with the service. The food lacked flavour, was served late and was not hot enough. Seating is on cheap plastic chairs and it was freezing cold. They supplied blankets for warmth - but not enough blankets and had gas heaters - but said they didn’t have any gas so couldn’t light them. The fruit salad - unripe plums, apple, orange and pineapple - inedible. Then it came time to pay - they said they usually only do one bill per party but would allow 1 per table - the first person up was told they had to pay for 9 - who does that - it was a set price - and if someone skipped without paying they had the organisers details. They were quite nasty about it. Don’t go here

Date of visit: December 2020
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Thank sharonandtj01
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Reviewed 24 July 2020

What an amazing place, Great Food, Great Service.
Cant say anything more but WOW.
First time i have been there and would be happy to go again.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Thank DaGuptills
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