Hanoi Haven

About Hanoi Haven

Hanoi Haven is a Vietnamese restaurant on Hurstmere Road in the heart of Takapuna, Auckland, built around a single idea: sharing the story of French influence on Vietnamese cuisine. The team describes the space as a tranquil oasis where the vibrant flavours of Vietnam meet contemporary elegance, inviting guests on a culinary journey that celebrates Vietnamese heritage while embracing a modern twist.

The kitchen's story begins in the streets of Hanoi, where the aroma of sizzling street food mingled with the laughter of families gathered together. That heritage shapes a menu the team calls a love letter to Vietnam — classic dishes that have graced tables for centuries sitting alongside contemporary creations that reimagine beloved flavours.

Expect a broad sweep of the cuisine: kingfish sashimi and rice paper rolls to begin, chargrilled favourites like bun cha, cha ca la vong and bo la lot, aromatic pho, red and yellow curries, bright salads, and wok-tossed dishes such as shaking beef. For groups, the Hanoi Banquet and Saigon Banquet set menus offer a curated ride through the kitchen, backed by a dedicated drinks list.

Hanoi Haven is open 7 days from 11 a.m. until late, takes reservations online, hosts functions, and offers gift vouchers. Enquiries are welcome by phone or email, and the restaurant shares new dishes and moments on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Hanoi Haven Takapuna: Modern Vietnamese Dining with a Story to Tell

On Hurstmere Road in the heart of Takapuna, Hanoi Haven sets out to do something more specific than simply serve dinner. The restaurant describes itself as a tranquil oasis where the vibrant flavours of Vietnam intertwine with contemporary elegance, and its founding idea is stated plainly across every page: sharing the story of French influence on Vietnamese cuisine. It is a place that treats food as storytelling — honouring tradition while embracing modernity.

From Hanoi's Streets to Takapuna's Shore

The team traces the kitchen's roots to the enchanting streets of Hanoi, where the aroma of sizzling street food mingled with laughter and the stories of families gathered together. It was amidst that vibrant tapestry of life, steeped in centuries of tradition, that their culinary passion blossomed.

That heritage shapes the way the restaurant talks about its menu. It is framed as a culinary love letter to Vietnam — classic dishes that have graced tables for centuries alongside contemporary creations that reimagine beloved flavours. Each plate, in the kitchen's own words, is a whispered memory of a homeland rich in history. The dining room aims to transport guests to those bustling Hanoi streets, where aromas mingle and stories unfold over shared meals, and the gallery presents the food as a place where art and flavour intertwine.

A Culinary Odyssey Through Vietnam

The menu reads as a journey through the country's flavours. It opens with plenty designed for sharing: kingfish sashimi with shredded green apple and house chilli lime sauce, classic rice paper rolls with a choice of lemongrass chicken, prawn, crispy tofu or crispy eggplant, pan-fried chicken dumplings, Vietnamese fried spring rolls, crispy salt squid, and prawns coated in young green rice flakes — a contemporary Hanoi signature.

The grills carry much of the kitchen's character. Bun cha pairs chargrilled pork belly and minced pork with vermicelli and crispy spring rolls. Cha ca la vong offers market fish marinated in turmeric and galangal, while bo la lot wraps chargrilled beef in betel leaves. There are sticky five-spice pork ribs, beef short ribs in black pepper sauce, grilled lemongrass chicken, master chicken with a golden crust, crispy pork belly, and a contemporary stuffed squid glazed in savoury fish sauce caramel.

Beyond the grill, aromatic bowls and curries anchor the menu — from a medium-rare beef pho to market fish curry, Saigon yellow chicken curry, roasted duck curry and a vegetarian curry with crispy tofu. Bright salads such as green papaya, lychee prawn and crispy soft-shell crab cut through the richness, while wok dishes like shaking beef and five-spice roasted duck cascade bring the sizzle. For groups, the Hanoi Banquet and Saigon Banquet set menus take the guesswork out of ordering, and a dedicated drinks menu rounds out the table.

The Experience

Hanoi Haven is open 7 days from 11 a.m. until late, making it a flexible choice whether you're planning a long lunch, a leisurely dinner or drinks as the evening stretches on. Reservations can be made through the website's booking page, and the restaurant also welcomes functions, with banquet menus well suited to celebrations around a shared table.

There are a few easy ways to stay connected: sign up to the newsletter and every new subscriber goes into a monthly draw for a $100 Hanoi voucher, gift vouchers are available for giving the experience to others, and the team shares dishes and moments on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Enquiries and feedback are welcomed by phone on 09 263 6393 or by email at [email protected].

Whether you come for a bowl of pho, a feast of chargrilled favourites or a full banquet with friends, the promise is the same: authentic Vietnamese flavours, delivered with a modern twist, in the middle of Takapuna.

Signature items

• Bun Cha
• Cha Ca La Vong
• Pho
• Shaking Beef
• Hanoi Contemporary Stuffed Squid
• Crispy Prawns in Young Green Rice Flakes

Menu

Sides

• Jasmine Steamed Rice — Fragrant steamed jasmine rice.
• Roti Bread — Soft roti bread.
• Prawn Crackers — Crispy prawn crackers.
• Tender Bok Choy — Simple tender bok choy.

Salads

• Green Papaya Salad — Papaya, carrot, bean sprouts, cherry tomatoes, herbs, peanuts and chilli lime dressing.
• Roasted Duck Salad — Carrot pickles, grapes, bean sprouts, capsicum, herbs, peanuts and chilli lime dressing.
• Lychee Prawn Salad — Asian slaw, lychee, herbs, peanuts and chilli lime dressing.
• Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Salad — Green apple, carrot pickles, bean sprouts, capsicum, herbs, peanuts and chilli lime dressing.

Set Menus

• Hanoi Banquet — Curated group set banquet menu — see the current menu for the full line-up.
• Saigon Banquet — Curated group set banquet menu — see the current menu for the full line-up.

To Begin With

• Kingfish Sashimi — Shredded green apple, grapes, coriander and house chilli lime sauce.
• Classic Rice Paper Rolls — Vermicelli, herbs and vegetables with peanut sauce; choose lemongrass chicken, prawn, crispy tofu or crispy eggplant.
• Pan-Fried Chicken Dumplings — Finished with sesame seeds, chilli sate, vinegar and soy sauce.
• Pan-Seared Scallops — Perfectly seared scallops with rich chilli garlic butter, priced per piece.
• Crispy Fried Eggplant — Vegetarian, drizzled with sweet ginger soy caramel.
• Crispy Salt Squid — Lightly battered squid with salt, roasted rice and garlic; house chilli mayonnaise.
• Crispy Prawns Coated in Young Green Rice Flakes — A Hanoi contemporary signature, served with house chilli mayonnaise.
• Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls — Pork and prawn with mushroom filling, herbs and dipping nuoc cham.

Wok-Tossed & Saucy

• Five-Spice Roasted Duck Cascade — Tender roasted duck simmered in five-spice oyster ginger sauce, served with Asian greens.
• Shaking Beef — Wok-sautéed beef with kailan, onion, capsicum and fried shallots in black pepper oyster sauce.

Aromatic Soup & Curries

• Pho — Aromatic medium-rare beef noodle soup.
• Market Fish Curry — Lightly fried fish fillet simmered in red curry with capsicum, onion, mushroom and baby corn.
• Saigon Yellow Chicken Curry — Roasted kumara, potato, carrot, eggplant, baby corn, mushroom and curry leaves.
• Roasted Duck Curry — Roasted kumara, potato, carrot, eggplant, baby corn, mushroom and curry leaves.
• Vegetarian Curry — Roasted kumara, potato, carrot, eggplant, baby corn, mushroom, curry leaves and crispy tofu.

Grilled & Golden Favourites

• Bun Cha — Chargrilled pork belly and minced pork with vermicelli, crispy spring rolls, mixed salad and dipping fish sauce.
• Bo La Lot — Chargrilled beef wrapped in betel leaves with vermicelli, fresh salad, spring onion oil and peanuts.
• Five-Spice Honey Chicken — Grilled chicken glazed with honey and fish sauce caramel, fresh mixed salad.
• Grilled Pork Skewers Wrapped in Lemongrass — Served with a fresh side salad and dipping fish sauce.
• Grilled Lemongrass Chicken — Glazed with chilli fish sauce caramel and sesame, fresh mixed salad.
• Cha Ca La Vong — Chargrilled market fish marinated with turmeric and galangal, vermicelli, fresh herbs and dipping fish sauce.
• Chargrilled Sticky Pork Ribs — Five-spice and honey-marinated ribs glazed with chilli fish sauce caramel, side of mixed salad.
• Chargrilled Beef Short Ribs — Oyster and soy black pepper glaze with shredded green apple, cucumber and fresh salad.
• Hanoi Contemporary Stuffed Squid — Filled with pork, prawns and mushrooms, fried and glazed with savoury fish sauce caramel.
• Master Chicken — Tender boneless chicken with a golden crust, stir-fried Asian greens in oyster sauce.
• Crispy Pork Belly — Served with vermicelli noodles, herbs and dipping fish sauce.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hanoi Haven located?

At 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622 — described by the team as a tranquil oasis in the heart of Takapuna.

What are the opening hours?

Hanoi Haven is open 7 days, from 11 a.m. until late.

Do I need a reservation?

Bookings can be made through the reservation page on the website, or by calling 09 263 6393.

Are there vegetarian options on the menu?

Yes — the menu includes a vegetarian curry with crispy tofu, crispy fried eggplant, and rice paper rolls that can be made with crispy tofu or crispy eggplant, alongside other vegetable-forward dishes.

Can Hanoi Haven host groups or functions?

Yes. The restaurant offers functions and curated group set menus — the Hanoi Banquet and Saigon Banquet — which you can view or enquire about via the website.

Does Hanoi Haven sell gift vouchers?

Yes, vouchers are available through the website. New newsletter subscribers also go into a monthly draw to win a $100 Hanoi voucher.

What style of food does Hanoi Haven serve?

Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist, celebrating classic dishes alongside contemporary creations and highlighting the French influence on Vietnamese cooking.

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