Best Asian Eats on Lorne Street

Lorne Street is a great cultural street in the city centre boasting many delicious dining options - including a number of authentic Asian eateries. Here are some of our favourites you need to check out when next in the neighbourhood. 

Saigon Chill | 32 Lorne Street

Step inside Saigon Chill and have the delicious flavours and aromas transport you right to the streets of Vietnam! Saigon Chill offers the best of Vietnamese street food, with an extensive menu of traditional and flavourful dishes that will have you coming back for more!

Paskatsu | 20 Lorne Street 

Nestled on Lorne Street, Paskatsu is a new fusion bistro serving a delightful blend of Korean and Japanese flavors. Pasta lovers will find themselves right at home with options like spicy prawn, pesto, pomodoro, and bacon cream. Additionally, they serve mouthwatering katsu platters served with a range of delicious homemade sauces. We highly recommend trying their signature "paskatsu" dish, where you can pair your favorite pasta with a beautifully crispy pork or tofu katsu.

Chom Na | 40 Lorne Street 

Chom Na on Lorne Street brings the city a great spot to indulge in tasty Thai cuisine. There's no surprises on this menu with the classic kaleidoscope​ of tasty curries - red, green, panang, mussaman and tofu - stir fries, hot and spicy soups and rice and noodle dishes - what will blow you away are the fresh, intense Thai flavours present in every bite. Plus, almost all of the dishes on the menu can be made vegetarian!

Faro | 5 Lorne Street 

Faro was established in 2009 and since then has attained a reputation for quality Korean cuisine in the heart of Auckland. The main dishes are all designed to be shared and the genius thing about Korean BBQ is the ability to cook your meat to your own liking.

Kajiken | 3 O'Connell Street

The beloved Kajiken, revered for its mouthwatering abura soba and Michelin-starred restaurants internationally, has finally graced Auckland with its culinary presence!

Tsujiri| 10-14 Lorne Street 

The matcha craze has found a home on Lorne Street with one of Japan's favourite eateries, TSUJIRI bringing high quality matcha teas and dessert right to the heart of the city. From matcha latte and Japanese green tea to delicious parfait and soft serve to matcha cakes and shaved ice, this dessert destination will offer something for every taste.