Authentic Thai Food – Review (Auckland)

I was hankering after some Thai food as a love the fresh ingredients and flavors. I decided to try “Authentic Thai Foods” small portion dishes. It was an affordable way to try some of their menu.

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Below you can see in the photos the prices for the food in the photos (2025)

The Spring Rolls

My meal began with fresh spring rolls. I got 5 in a tub for NZD$10. The thin slices of carrot added a gentle crunch and a hint of sweetness, perfectly balancing the soft noodles tucked inside. I could also see mushrooms inside.

They were nice and crispy and had a nice flavor, I didn’t find them too spicy, they are most likely deep fried so I do expect them to be slightly oily but they certainly weren’t soggy.

I really liked that most of the packaging seemed eco friendly the bag was paper and the spring rolls were in a cardboard container instead of plastic.

Satay Chicken

The satay chicken was served with a unique blend of brown rice. The rice itself was intriguing a mix of white and possibly wild rice, giving it a slight purple hue and a lovely soft texture with just a little bite.

The satay sauce was absolutely divine. Peanut forward with a touch of fruity sweetness, it carried just the faintest whisper of spice. I could feel the texture of coconut in each bite, adding both creaminess and that hint of natural sweetness. A few chunky peanut pieces gave it extra texture, a detail I really appreciated.

If I had one wish, it would be for a little more sauce, because it was so good I wanted it coating every whole piece of chicken. The chicken itself was thinly sliced, perfectly tender, and had that slight char from the grill that brings out a deeper, smoky flavor. I’m pretty sure it was chicken breast, juicy, flavorful, and satisfying without being heavy. The sprinkling of sesame seeds on top was the perfect finishing touch.

It had a slight spice but as someone who doesn’t like really spicy food it was fine for me and my child loved them too!

Extras & Service
On the side, there was a pot of sweet chili sauce. I’ll be honest it’s not usually my thing, but it seemed fine for those who enjoy a sweet and spicy kick.

The lady in the shop greeted me with a warm smile, and my order was ready in about ten minutes. She was super friendly and I could tell she genuinely cared about making sure the food was ok for you, I feel if you had any food intolerances or allergies she would be very accommodating to try to cater to your needs.

Final Thoughts
I enjoyed the food and definitely would like to try more dishes. I loved the small dishes options so you can try some dishes without spending almost 25 dollars on just one dish.

Though I was hesitant about the brown rice as I prefer white rice, it actually wasn’t the typical brown rice you get from the supermarket and I actually really liked it.