The latest Thai eatery opened last month in Ponsonby… a buddhist monk was present at the opening to offer his blessings.
“I love cooking – we cook with love and from the heart. We buy fresh from the market every day. I use many of the dishes my mum taught me. I know all her tricks and I’m very excited to have my first restaurant here in Ponsonby. Herne Bay Thai is a team effort – my mum works as a chef, my aunty and uncle help out and my husband Gavin has been a motivational force for me”, says owner Nae. “Come in and try some dishes and meet Jan, our front of house manager.
“We have an extensive menu and just let us know the level of spicyness you prefer. We offer a good selection of beers and wine to suite all tastes. We are planning to create a separate menu for our vegan and vegetarian customers. My mum is mainly veggie and we are able to cater to everyone, especially those who require gluten-free dishes. We are family friendly and welcome everyone.
“We are working on our website and further details about us are on our Facebook and Instagram pages.”
The restaurant is dog friendly and has a bowl outside with fresh water to keep your pets hydrated especially during the warm summer days and nights.
NAE’S TOP FIVE PICKS…
1. Prawn cakes (Tod Mun Goong) with plum sauce.
2. Flounder served deep fried with pieces stir-fried with pepper
corns, shredded rhizome, garlic, fresh chilli and veggies.
3. Crispy BBQ pork served with spicy carrots, tomatoes and beans
and tamarind sauce.
4. Vegetable larb served with14 different veggies, herbs and jasmine
rice.
5. Spring rolls with veggies and vermicelli served with plum sauce.
Herne Bay Thai Cuisine has a takeaway menu which offers many of the dishes available on the main menu. Opening hours are lunch from 11am to 3pm and dinner 5pm to 10pm. Seven days a week.
HERNE BAY THAI CUISINE, 38 Jervois Road, T: 09 213 0776