Tao Restaurant & Bar

We booked a table for 4 online easily on Thursday about an hour before 7.30pm. The restaurant was busy when we arrived but the bartender was considerate enough to offer to arrange an inner table for us while we waited at a smaller outer table for the inner table to be cleared. Ordered the monthly special Amazing Thailand which had SomThum, fried rice with egg and Deep Fried fish. Also the Mooping skewers and beef cheek panang curry, which was delicious and tender. TomYum seafood soup was authentically spicy! A bit on the pricier side. Parking next door using an app.

Fantastic Thai cuisine, friendly service, and inviting atmosphere, nestled in the vibrant hub of Newmarket. The food, priced affordably for the quality, consistently delivers on taste and satisfaction. The restaurant's location in the heart of Newmarket, close to public transport, makes it a convenient choice for gatherings and special occasions. If you're willing to trade a bit of parking convenience for exceptional Thai cuisine, Khao San is undoubtedly worth a visit.

Very quaint little restaurant. Food was authentic and delicious! Service was quick and friendly. We had the fried fish with herb, lamb shank massaman curry and Asian vege. The fish was crispy and very flavourful! Lamb shank just falls off its bone! Curry was thick and rich. Portion were generous! Will come back again!

What’s better than a hot plate of spicy asian thai authentic food on a cold windy rainy day! Definitely worth the visit. You get fresh oyster, nice northern thai food. Don’t forget to down with some beer! If you like it to be more spicy let the manager knows. Oh not forgetting, the staff told me some of the veg are home grown! Organic!!! I must do justice to the oysters! Freshness of NZ oyster with the Thai Chef authentic touch! The dish is blown!!! You can’t get this else where! Not even in thailand you get this kind of freshness! To my asian friend! You miss some hot and spice! Ask the manager to spice it up!!!!

Came here a bit late on a Sunday night and was impressed with the food and flavours! Starting off with their $3.50 oysters were great as they had lots of strong flavours that made us immediately want to order more. The portion sizes of everything was impressive for the price and the flavours didn’t disappoint. Will definitely go back!