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26/10/2026
Happy Labour Day, Browns Bay 🧡 Our Massaman Beef has been slow-simmered all morning — tender beef, melt-in-your-mouth potato, and that fragrant cinnamon-coconut sauce you want to spoon over everything. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. ☎ 09 478 9844.
25/10/2026
The best kind of Sunday is a hands-on one 🍖 Our pork ribs are glazed, sticky and tender enough to pull apart with a fork — a plate that invites you to slow right down. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.
24/10/2026
Saturdays by the coast call for something fresh and lively 🥗 Our Thai Beef Salad brings tender beef, crisp cucumber and juicy tomato together with a tangy chilli-lime dressing that wakes everything up. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.
23/10/2026
Friday night deserves a proper beginning 🍢 Chargrilled chicken skewers with a warm, nutty peanut sauce — the kind of starter that sets the tone for everything after. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.
22/10/2026
Noodles the way we love them — silky, glossy and full of that unmistakable wok aroma ✨ Our Thai Golden is a plate that makes any Thursday feel a little brighter. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.
21/10/2026
Midweek calls for something a little special 🦆 Our BBQ Duck Curry pairs smoky roasted duck with a fragrant, lightly sweet red curry sauce — layered, aromatic and quietly indulgent. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.
20/10/2026
Sometimes the simplest plate is the one you crave most 🍚 Our Thai Fried Rice is tossed hot and fast in the wok so every grain carries that gentle smoky edge. Dine in or takeaway! Find us at 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.
19/10/2026
Peanut Sauce 🍜 Made fresh to order, no MSG. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay ☎️ 09 478 9844
18/10/2026
A quiet Sunday deserves something fragrant. Thai Basil stir-fry is wok-tossed with aromatic basil and a hint of chilli — simple, comforting, and full of flavour over fluffy jasmine rice. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 🌿
17/10/2026
Saturday is for sharing (or not). Our Thai Style Chicken Wings come out crispy, sticky, and completely moreish — the kind you order 'just one more' plate of. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 🍗
16/10/2026
Friday deserves something golden. Thai Golden noodles glisten in a rich, fragrant sauce — the kind of dish that makes the weekend start a little earlier. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. ✨
15/10/2026
A little sunshine on the plate. Larb Chicken is zesty, bright and full of flavour — toasted rice for crunch, lime for lift, chilli for warmth. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 🌿
14/10/2026
Mid-week spice fix? Our Drunken Noodles bring the heat — wide rice noodles seared in a smoking wok with fresh basil and chilli. Bold, fragrant, and never boring. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 🔥
13/10/2026
Tuesday deserves a treat. Our Thai Fish Cakes come out golden and springy, paired with a bright sweet chilli dip that keeps you reaching for one more. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 🍋
12/10/2026
BBQ Pork on Rice 🔥 Pork off the grill with a sticky caramelised glaze, fluffy jasmine rice and crisp greens — made fresh to order, no MSG. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay ☎️ 09 478 9844
11/10/2026
Sunday mood: slow, cosy, a little indulgent. 🍖 Our Pork Ribs come sticky and tender with caramelised edges — pure comfort as showers roll back in. Dine in or takeaway at 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. Ph 09 478 9844.
09/10/2026
Friday has arrived and the weekend tastes like laksa. 🍜 Fragrant spice, rich golden broth, springy noodles — the kind of bowl you lean into. Dine in or takeaway at 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. Ph 09 478 9844.
08/10/2026
Spring mornings in Browns Bay still bite a little. 🥣 Tom Kha is our answer — silky coconut broth, bright galangal, lemongrass and tender chicken. Comforting from the first spoon. Dine in or takeaway at 2/41 Bute Rd. Ph 09 478 9844.
07/10/2026
Straight off a roaring wok: our Cashew Nut stir-fry, tossed with cashews and market-fresh vegetables and your choice of meat. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 🔥
06/10/2026
Craving a classic? Our Pad Thai brings silky rice noodles, tangy tamarind, crushed peanuts & fresh lime. Dine in or takeaway at 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. Ph 09 478 9844.
04/10/2026
Sunday, sorted. Kra Pao Kai Dao is Thailand's favourite quick fix — fiery holy basil stir-fry over rice, crowned with a crispy fried egg and a molten yolk that ties it all together. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 🍳
03/10/2026
Wok-tossed cashew nut stir-fry at Thai Lemon Browns Bay. Fresh, healthy, tasty — no MSG.
02/10/2026
The weekend is nearly here! Our Sweet & Sour is a proper wok classic — crisp capsicum, juicy pineapple and a glossy tangy sauce that hits all the right notes. Bring an appetite. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 🌶️
01/10/2026
Kha Moo is our slow story — pork leg simmered for hours in a fragrant five-spice broth until it falls apart at the touch of a spoon, spooned over rice with a soft-cooked egg. Comfort with real depth. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 🍚
Address
2/41 Bute Road, Browns Bay
Auckland
0630
To get to the Thai restaurant on Bute Road in Auckland, you can take public transport by taking the train or bus to Grafton Station and then walking for 10-15 minutes towards Bute Road.
Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park your car at the nearby Wilson Parking Building located on Khyber Pass Road before taking a short walk towards Bute Road. Please note that parking fees apply.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 2pm |
|
3pm - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday |
4pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 2pm |
|
3pm - 9:30pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 2pm |
|
3pm - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 2pm |
|
3pm - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 2pm |
|
3pm - 9:30pm |
| Sunday |
4pm - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Thai Lemon, located on Bute Road in Auckland, has received mixed reviews from various sources. A recent review in the New Zealand Herald praised the restaurant's "flavour-packed curries" and "generous portions," while noting that the service could be slow at times. The review was published in March 2021, indicating that it is a relatively recent assessment of the restaurant.
Another review, published in Metro magazine in December 2020, was less positive. The reviewer found the food to be "disappointingly bland" and criticized the lack of spice and seasoning in several dishes. However, they did note that the restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff.
Online reviews of Thai Lemon are similarly mixed. On Zomato, one customer praised the "amazing food" and "friendly service," while another complained about long wait times for their order. On TripAdvisor, some customers have raved about the restaurant's pad thai and green curry dishes, while others have criticized the high prices and slow service.
One customer who left a review on Google noted that they had been a regular at Thai Lemon for years but had recently noticed a decline in quality. They wrote: "The food used to be amazing but now it seems like they're cutting corners or using cheaper ingredients." Another Google reviewer praised the restaurant's vegan options but noted that they had experienced slow service during their visit.
Overall, it seems that opinions on Thai Lemon are somewhat divided. While some customers have had excellent experiences with both the food and service, others have been disappointed by bland dishes or slow wait times. It may be worth trying out for oneself to see where one falls on this spectrum of opinion.
Some online customer comments include:
- "I've been here twice now and both times I've thoroughly enjoyed my meal! The pad thai is delicious as well as their green curry." - Zomato
- "Food was good but waiting time was too long." - Zomato
- "The food is amazing and the staff are friendly. I highly recommend this place!" - TripAdvisor
- "The prices are quite high for what you get, and the service was slow during our visit." - Google
