Palm Vietnamese Cuisine

Extending its branches over Auckland's CBD, Palm Vietnamese Cuisine is a breezy haven in which to enjoy the riches that Vietnamese cuisine has to offer.

All natural with a minimalist edge, this eatery hits a very refreshing note. Dark wooden furnishings are contrasted against clean, white walls, industrial lighting affords it a super contemporary feel and quirky decoration sits adjacent to dozens of leafy palms. A little bit metropolitan, a little bit tropical, Palm Vietnamese is a gorgeous mix of two ways of life, and you can enjoy them both at the same time.

The menu follows suit with popular Vietnamese dishes known worldwide, as well as some lesser-known plates that'll introduce you to new flavours. To begin, keep it lean and clean with some chicken dumplings, tofu rolls or summer rolls. Amp up the texture marathon with some vibrant salads in which you'll find marinated beef, grilled chicken and spritely Vietnamese mint.

For mains, add a dash of theatre with some shaking beef. Stir-fried and served with steamed rice, this one is sizzling with mouthwatering flavours on arrival. Other than that, the caramel pork belly is a sweet and salty delight, the orange duck is a decadent treat, the beef phở a comforting bowl of familiarity and the aubergine curry bursts with fresh spices and aromas. Swish and sway with Palm and enjoy a slower way of life in the CBD.