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Monarchy Bistro & Bar

4_half star rating
6 reviews

Cuisine: Tapas, Thai, Asian

531 Karangahape Rd
Auckland Central
Auckland City
09-377 2218
 

Hours:

  • Lunch: Mon – Fri 12 noon – 2:30pm
  • Dinner: Mon – Sat 5:30pm – late
  • Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX
  • Price Range: Spendy, $25 - $35
  • Good For Groups: Yes
  • Takeaways: Yes
  • Takes Reservations: Yes
  • Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan
  • Outdoor Seating: Yes
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Formerly as Joy Bong Thai Restaurant.
Monarchy is a modern Thai Bistro and Cocktail Bar serving Royal Thai and rustic Isaan dishes in a contemporary environment in Central Auckland.

CUISINE Monarchy specialises in Royal Thai as well as rustic Isaan Thai cuisine with a modern twist.
The food is typically delicate and spicy, always daily fresh and a little chilli hot.

The essence of the Isaan Thai eating experience is a shared meal with many different styles of dishes, a balancing act of contrast and harmony of sweet, spicy and sour flavours served in no particular order.

BANQUETS are recommended for groups of eight or more.

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6 Reviews for Monarchy Bistro & Bar

Lou88

5

26th January 2012
5 star rating
I have not been to this restaurant since the recent change to Monarchy, but I went about 5 times when it was Joy Bong, and it has to be my ultimate favourite restaurant as of yet. It is absolutely flawless in service, presentation, taste and experience. The portion sizes are decent and the food is absolutely esquisite. A true Thai experience – not like many of the westernised Thai restaurants. I always ordered the fish cutlets with coriander, chilli, lime and ginger which is such delicate and perfect dish, my partner always ordered the larb gai, and we would both order the red curry. The menu has changed slightly so will be keen to try it out again soon. This restaurant is suitable for any sort of occasion – whether it be a romantic dinner for two or an experience for the entire family. Definately give this restaurant a try – it is what made me a fan of Thai food.

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2nd December 2011
4 star rating
Great restaurant, food really nice, good professional staff, lovely atmosphere. The entrees are great!! Highly Recommend

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7th October 2011
5 star rating
I LOVE Monarchy. We go there about once a week and we’re slowly working our way through the new menu which surprises us with amazing meals each and every time. The service is amazing, very attentive without being pushy and the staff are so lovely. The food is always presented well and more importantly tastes great!
The atmosphere and decor is gorgeous, you gotta see the bright red “bum seats” as we call them, hilarious!
I would definitely recommend Monarchy to everyone.

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19th August 2011
4 star rating
Awesome Thai Place , Will Come Back Again

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8th August 2011
4 star rating
I’m a long time fan of ‘joy bong’ also.. rite now much more even love “monarchy” the new look.. see through wine cellar&those hundred hundred of candles is awesome! (must bring Ur cameras)
isaan section food and sticky rice is a “must” try..
if u wanna have real Thai (bkk) style food I’m recommended this place… apart from that.. service is helpful.. they looking after us very well.. atmosphere&music are great.. price not2expensive for dinner ($23/main) + good wine selection..
so ‘yes’ now I’m a fan of this place… =)

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kffx

1

9th November 2011
4 star rating
right – so they’ve updated their prices + food is good + service is good.
I’ll update my stars on this one.
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Food = ok.ish.
By that I mean I find Thai in general a fav of mine, so it tastes good at most places. What makes it normally stand out is good service, and here it was really bad.

They’re using the old Joy Bong menus online where the lunch menus entice you with a free drink for $10.
BUT – you order and get there to find it doesn’t come with that.
You also get there to find that they put there prices up without updating their menus.
Pathetic.
There’s Sawadee around the corner and the Ponsonby Food court which are awesome.
Also Sri Penang around the corner on K’Rd is also good food and good service.
It’s a shame – i really really liked Thai food and Joy Bong, the old owners need to buy this place back!

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