Mae Nam Khong (St Johns)

About Mae Nam Khong (St Johns)

Mae Nam Khong St Johns is a quality quick Thai takeaway at 4/115 Felton Mathew Avenue, St Johns, part of the wider Mae Nam Khong family of restaurants first established in New Lynn in 2013. The St Johns location, which opened in 2026, offers self-service takeaway of the same authentic Thai cooking the group is known for.

Mae Nam Khong was founded on the belief that authentic Thai food, cooked the way it is in Thai family homes, deserves a place in Auckland's dining scene. Every dish is made from scratch with fresh ingredients like lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal and Thai basil, using traditional methods rather than shortcuts. The group has won the Auckland Iconic Eats Award twice for its cooking.

Mae Nam Khong St Johns: Quick, Authentic Thai Takeaway

Mae Nam Khong St Johns, at 4/115 Felton Mathew Avenue, is a self-service takeaway offering a quick, quality Thai fix as part of the wider Mae Nam Khong family of restaurants across Auckland and the Waikato.

A family story that began in 2013

Mae Nam Khong was born in 2013 out of one family's conviction that authentic Thai food, cooked the way it is in Thai family homes, deserves a place in Auckland's dining scene. The founders brought generations of recipes, the discipline of Thai home cooking, and a strong belief in generous hospitality. The name Mae Nam Khong — Thai for the mighty Mekong River — reflects that spirit of nourishment, of body, spirit and community.

Made from scratch, the traditional way

Every dish across the Mae Nam Khong group is made from scratch using fresh ingredients — fragrant lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal and Thai basil — with chefs following traditional methods from slow-cooked massaman to wok-kissed pad thai, without shortcuts.

Award-winning dishes

Mae Nam Khong has won the Auckland Iconic Eats Award twice, with standout dishes including the Chicken Macadamia — a 2026 Iconic Eats winner reimagining classic sweet and sour with premium macadamia nuts — and the Drunken Spicy Duck, a 2025 Iconic Eats winner combining intense Thai spices with perfectly roasted duck.

What's on the menu

Signature dishes include Pad See Eew with egg, market greens and broccoli; Pad Thai with tofu, beansprout and crushed peanuts; Pork Prik Khing, a pork belly dish with red curry and smoked chilli jam; Slow Cooked Beef Cheek massaman curry; Papaya Salad; and Spicy Basil wok-fried with chilli, garlic and fried egg over rice. Starters and small plates include Soft-Shell Crab, Crying Tiger sirloin steak, Salt & Pepper Squid, Chicken Satay, Curry Puffs and Spring Rolls, among others.

A growing family of restaurants

St Johns opened in 2026 as the group's takeaway-focused location, joining sister restaurants in New Lynn, Titirangi, Herne Bay, a BBQ buffet in New Lynn, and River Khong in Te Awamutu, with a Commercial Bay location opening soon. Across seven locations, the group remains a family business, with chefs who still cook by hand.

Catering and functions

Mae Nam Khong caters for functions and group bookings across its locations, from birthday celebrations to corporate dining and special occasions, with group menus available and enquiries handled by email.

Visiting Mae Nam Khong St Johns

Mae Nam Khong St Johns is open daily from 11:30am to 3pm and again from 4pm to 9pm, with Friday and Saturday service running until 9:30pm. Orders can be placed online for pickup.

The experience

Between its scratch-made, award-winning dishes and a quick, self-service takeaway format, Mae Nam Khong St Johns brings the group's authentic Thai cooking to the St Johns community.

Signature items

• Chicken Macadamia
• Drunken Spicy Duck
• Pad Thai
• Slow Cooked Beef Cheek
• Spicy Basil
• Papaya Salad

Menu

Small Appetite

• Soft-Shell Crab — Crisp fried crab with chilli lemon and garlic sauce, 4 pieces.
• Crying Tiger — Grass-fed sirloin steak with chilli tamarind sauce, cooked medium rare.
• Salt & Pepper Squid — With sweet peanut chilli sauce and garlic mayo.
• Grilled Pork — Marinated pork scotch with chilli tamarind sauce, 4 skewers.
• Chicken Satay — Marinated grilled chicken thigh with peanut sauce, 4 skewers.
• Fried Chicken with Bones — With fried shallot and sweet chilli sauce, 6 pieces.
• Pork & Prawn Dim Sum — With caviar, sweet soya and chilli oil, 4 pieces.
• Crispy Chicken — Battered boneless chicken with honey-soy and peanut.
• Fresh Roll Chicken — With beansprout, pineapple, cucumber and tangy peanut relish, 4 pieces.
• Curry Puff — Minced chicken, kumara and onion with sweet chilli sauce, 4 pieces.
• Spring Roll — Vermicelli, celery, cabbage and carrot with plum sauce, 4 pieces.

Signature Dishes

• Chicken Macadamia — ไก่ผัดเม็ดมะม่วงหิมพานต์ — Iconic Eats 2026 Award Winner; a reimagining of classic sweet & sour with premium macadamia nuts.
• Drunken Spicy Duck — เป็ดผัดขี้เมา — Iconic Eats 2025 Award Winner; intense Thai spices with perfectly roasted duck.
• Pad See Eew — ผัดซีอิ๊ว — fresh flat rice noodle wok-fried with egg, market greens and broccoli.
• Pad Thai — ผัดไทย — rice noodle wok-fried with egg, chive, tofu, beansprout and crushed peanuts.
• Pork Prik Khing — หมูผัดพริกขิง — pork belly sautéed with beans, carrot, red curry and smoked chilli jam.
• Slow Cooked Beef Cheek — มัสมั่นแก้มวัว — massaman curry with baby potatoes, onion, fried shallot and peanut.
• Papaya Salad — ส้มตำ — smashed papaya with lemon and chilli, green beans, tomatoes and peanuts.
• Spicy Basil — ผัดกระเพรา — fresh basil wok-fried with chilli, garlic and fried egg over rice.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of food does Mae Nam Khong St Johns serve?

Authentic Thai cuisine made from scratch, including curries, noodles, salads and starters.

Is dine-in available at St Johns?

No, this location is a self-service takeaway.

How do I order from Mae Nam Khong St Johns?

Online for pickup, via the order link on the branch's website.

What are the opening hours?

Daily 11:30am-3pm and 4pm-9pm, with Friday and Saturday until 9:30pm.

What dishes has Mae Nam Khong won awards for?

Chicken Macadamia (Iconic Eats 2026) and Drunken Spicy Duck (Iconic Eats 2025).

When did the St Johns location open?

2026, as part of the group's expansion.

Does Mae Nam Khong cater for events?

Yes, functions and catering are available across the group's locations.

Tips

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Good to know

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