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10/02/2022
We are extremely sad to tell you that due to staffing shortages and other Covid related challenges, Saan has closed.
Thank you to you, our customers. You are as much part of the magic of a restaurant as the food, Saan team and space. We are working with our staff to redeploy them in any which way we can.
Our sister restaurants, Cafe Hanoi, Britomart and Ghost Street remain open and appreciate your ongoing support. Our other business Xuxu Dumpling Bar will close at the end of February. Please support your favourite restaurants. They all need your business.
Much love,
Krishna, Tony and the Team from Saan
27/01/2022
Our Vegetable Mussaman curry with jackfruit, lotus root, baby onions, red kumara, fried vermicelli and curry leaves is delicious and loved by meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
Vegan, gluten free and served at medium heat, this style of curry comes from the south of Thailand. Best enjoyed with jasmine rice.
We also have a lamb version of this curry with Hawkes Bay lamb shoulder.
Available dine in, pick up or via UberEats.
Pick up orders via Mobi2Go: https://saan.mobi2go.com/
25/01/2022
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Love fish but don’t love picking fish bones?
Our chefs remove all the meat from the bone (the frame and head is purely for presentation), leaving bite-size nuggets of delicious fish. With fresh ginger, fried garlic, mint, lime, lemongrass, chilli, cashews, and the most incredible caramelised sauce. Wrapped in a leaf and eaten in one swift mouthful. A showstopping dish designed for sharing.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm till late.
Bookings and walk-ins welcome.
Bookings: www.saan.co.nz/bookings
21/01/2022
Espresso Martini for the whole crew.
Smoko Thai Espresso Martini: Delord Armagnac, Jumping Goat coffee liqueur, a shot of fresh espresso and our homemade secret syrup. Available from 5pm today.
Bookings and walk-ins welcome. www.saan.co.nz/bookings
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm till late.
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20/01/2022
Cured beef wrap with cucumber, red onion, crushed peanuts and Jaew dressing. Sai Ua sausage made with aromatics such as lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, curry, shrimp paste, coriander and kaffir lime leaves. Shaped into sausages and grilled to order. Fun to eat!
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Open Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm till late. Bookings and walk-ins welcome. www.saan.co.nz/bookings
UberEats also available.
Don’t forget, we have free parking for customers around the back of Saan, entrance on Douglas Street.
19/01/2022
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Gather your favourite people into our private dining room for your next celebration. Seating 8 to 22 guests, our private dining room is perfect for bridal showers, birthdays, welcome backs, farewells, engagements, anniversaries, even small weddings.
Offering a $60pp multi-course banquet menu with lots of options, there is also the option to add extra courses of some of our more premium dishes. Alternatively, some or all of your group may choose the Vegetarian/Vegan Banquet Menu as an option. All dishes on our banquet menu are gluten free unless otherwise stated.
For more details on private events and for bookings visit:
https://saan.co.nz/private-bookings/
We also have communal tables in our main dining room for large groups. These are perfect for a more casual dining experience and if you prefer not to have the banquet menu.
18/01/2022
Chef Chutima 'Say' Polvit and team are ready for you.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm till late.
Bookings and walk-ins welcome. www.saan.co.nz/bookings
UberEats also available.
Don’t forget, we have free parking for customers around the back of Saan, entrance on Douglas Street.
15/01/2022
We are open from 5pm today for delicious cocktails and stunning Thai dishes.
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Bookings and walk-ins welcome. www.saan.co.nz/bookings
UberEats also available.
14/01/2022
Summer reading. Our menu is predominantly from the Lanna and Isaan regions of Thiland.
Than Hai Aroi Na Krab
(Enjoy your meal)
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13/01/2022
Soybean Coconut Dip. For those who love crunch!
New on our menu is this “chip and dip” inspired by Tom Kha coconut soup. Served with crispy tapioca bean curd shards and rice crackers. Vegan friendly.
Open from 5pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Bookings and walk-ins welcome. www.saan.co.nz/bookings
UberEats also available.
Don’t forget, we have free parking for customers around the back of Saan, entrance on Douglas Street.
08/01/2022
Our famous Pad Thai features plump tiger prawns and is naturally gluten free and dairy free. Available dine in, takeaway and via UberEats.
Our Pad Thai is also featured in our dinner pack that can be ordered via click and collect. Our dinner packs are ready to eat (no heating required). The perfect grab and go for beach or park picnics.
SAAN DINNER PACK
Turmeric & Honey Chicken Thigh, pickled red onion, nahm jim sauce
Tiger Prawn Pad Thai, rice noodles, eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts
Mussaman Curry, Hawkes Bay lamb shoulder, kumara, peanuts, baby onions, curry leaves
Thai Somtum papaya salad
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Warm turmeric sticky rice, caramelised pineapple, coconut jelly, cashews
Feeds 4 and 6 people. Order via Mobi2Go: https://saan.mobi2go.com/
Available from 5pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday this week and next. Click and collect, UberEats or dine in!
Address
160 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Auckland
1011
To get to the Thai restaurant on Ponsonby Road, you can take public transportation - there are several bus stops nearby that serve different routes. Alternatively, if you're driving, you can park on one of the side streets off Ponsonby Road or use one of the nearby paid parking lots. The restaurant is located in a busy and vibrant part of Auckland, so plan accordingly for traffic and crowds.
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What people say
Thai restaurants are known for their vibrant and diverse flavors that bring together a mosaic of earthen bowls, bright herbs, light salads, dense stews, and rich sauces. Saan on Ponsonby Road in Auckland is no exception to this rule. This Thai restaurant takes inspiration from the Lanna & Isaan flavors of Thailand to create dishes that are bursting with flavor and authenticity.
One of Saan's standout dishes is the Vegetable Mussaman curry with jackfruit, lotus root, baby onions, red kumara, fried vermicelli and curry leaves. This dish is a perfect example of how Saan caters to both meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. The vegan and gluten-free version of this dish is served at medium heat and is best enjoyed with jasmine rice. For those who prefer meat, there's also a lamb version made with Hawkes Bay lamb shoulder.
Saan's commitment to quality ingredients shines through in every dish they serve. Sadly, due to staffing shortages and other Covid-related challenges, Saan has closed its doors. However, we can still support their sister restaurants Cafe Hanoi, Britomart and Ghost Street which remain open and appreciate our ongoing support.
Overall, Saan was a wonderful addition to the Auckland food scene while it lasted. Their dedication to authentic Thai flavors will be missed by many but we can continue to enjoy their legacy through their sister restaurants.
