Sen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar

Denizen’s definitive guide to the best Vietnamese restaurants

When the mood strikes for bánh mì or a beautifully balanced phở, trawling through Auckland’s endless eatery options can be half the challenge. Vietnamese food has earned its place on our weekly rotation year-round, rain, hail or shine. Thankfully, we’re truly spoilt for choice when it comes to world-class Vietnamese fare. From authentic Hanoian delicacies to mouth-wateringly good street eats — we’ve done the fieldwork to ensure that a stale baguette never graces your plate again. Here’s our guide to the very best Vietnamese food in town.

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