Entirely vegan and unapologetically flavour-forward, Khu Khu reworks the familiar pleasures of Thai cooking without relying on meat, fish sauce or shrimp paste. Its concise menu moves from crispy snacks and curries to tofu Pad Thai, vegan duck drunken noodles and punchy wok-fired dishes, with organic tofu and convincing plant-based alternatives deployed to impressive effect. The mood is lively rather than reverential, making it particularly well suited to casual group dinners and weekend lunches. With additional locations in Milford and Snickel Lane in the CBD, Khu Khu has turned its playful approach to plant-based Thai dining into one of Auckland’s most recognisable vegan restaurant concepts.