Thai Lemon

Thai Lemon Thai Lemon is a Thai restaurant located on Bute Road and offers authentic Thai cuisine cooked using traditional methods. They offer a variety of options including Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free meals. They are open seven days a week from 12:00pm to 10:00pm and only accept NZ EFTPOS. Contact them at 478-9844 to place your order now.

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11/09/2026

Friday deserves something loud and delicious. Crispy roast pork tossed hard and fast in the wok with holy basil, garlic and chilli β€” smoky, aromatic and served over hot jasmine rice. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay πŸ”₯

10/09/2026

A little sharp, a little smoky, a little fiery. Our Thai Beef Salad brings tender grilled beef together with crisp cucumber, fresh tomato, coriander, red onion and a zingy lime dressing β€” bright flavours for a grey day. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay 🌿

09/09/2026

Midweek needs a little lift. Our Roll Lettuce Wraps are all about the contrast β€” cool crisp leaves cradling a warm, savoury Thai filling with fresh herbs and a gentle kick. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay πŸ₯¬

Some days you just want something small, warm and full of flavour. Our Thai Fish Cakes are springy, fragrant with kaffir...
08/09/2026

Some days you just want something small, warm and full of flavour. Our Thai Fish Cakes are springy, fragrant with kaffir lime, and served with a cool sweet cucumber relish to balance the heat. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay 🌢️

06/09/2026

Sunday dinner sorted. Wok-fired with plenty of golden garlic and freshly cracked pepper, served with steamed jasmine rice β€” the kind of honest, everyday Thai plate we love. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.

05/09/2026

Rain outside, laksa inside. Our Thai Laksa is a golden bowl of aromatic coconut broth, silky noodles and fragrant spices β€” the kind of dinner that makes you slow down and enjoy Friday. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.

05/09/2026

Saturday deserves something to sink your teeth into. Our pork ribs come out glossy, sticky and tender enough to pull apart with a fork β€” the ultimate weekend share plate. πŸ– Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 09 478 9844.

03/09/2026

Hours of slow braising, tender pork leg falling apart over hot jasmine rice, finished with a jammy egg and tangy pickled greens. Kha Moo is proper Thai comfort food for a chilly Thursday. 🍚 Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.

02/09/2026

Some days call for the classic. Silky rice noodles tossed in tangy tamarind, finished with crushed peanuts, spring onion and a squeeze of lime. Simple, honest, always satisfying. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.

Auckland's doing its wet-and-windy thing again. Our Tom Yum answers back with fragrant lemongrass, kaffir lime and a gen...
01/09/2026

Auckland's doing its wet-and-windy thing again. Our Tom Yum answers back with fragrant lemongrass, kaffir lime and a gentle chilli kick that warms you from the first spoonful. 🍜 Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. 09 478 9844.

31/08/2026

Spring Rolls 🍜 Made fresh to order, no MSG. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay ☎️ 09 478 9844

30/08/2026

Grey Sunday? Bowl of Thai Beef Soup. 🍜 slow-braised tender beef, delicate s and a deeply aromatic broth kissed with star anise and Thai herbs β€” comfort in a bowl. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.

29/08/2026

Saturday night, sticky fingers, zero regrets. πŸ– Our Pork Ribs are slow-cooked till the meat gives way at a nudge, glazed in a smoky-sweet Thai sauce. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. Book ahead on 09 478 9844.

27/08/2026

Thursday calls for something crispy. πŸ¦‘ Our Salt & Pepper Squid is wok-tossed till golden with fresh chilli, garlic and cracked pepper β€” light, crunchy and dangerously moreish. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.

26/08/2026

Chilly midweek? We've got you. 🌢️ Our Red Curry is fragrant with fresh vegetable, coconut and β€” the kind of comforting bowl that hugs you back. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay. Give us a call on 09 478 9844.

Tuesday needs a treat. πŸ‹ Our Tamarind Chicken is golden and crunchy on the outside, glossed in a tangy-sweet tamarind sa...
25/08/2026

Tuesday needs a treat. πŸ‹ Our Tamarind Chicken is golden and crunchy on the outside, glossed in a tangy-sweet tamarind sauce with crispy shallots on top. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.

24/08/2026

Monday's forecast: 100% rain, 100% Panang weather. 🌧️ Our Panang Curry is slow-simmered with coconut, kaffir lime and warm Thai spices β€” the kind of bowl that softens a grey day. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.

22/08/2026

Saturday is made for slow food. Kha Moo β€” Thai-style braised pork leg, glossy with dark soy and star anise, falling apart over rice with a soft egg. Old-school comfort, done properly. Dine in or takeaway! 2/41 Bute Rd, Browns Bay.

21/08/2026

The one you order when winter won't let go. Tom Yum Soup β€” lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime and fresh chilli, simmered into a broth that's sour, hot and properly reviving. Your choice of meat, made fresh to order, no MSG. 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 - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+64 9-478 9844

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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