Samwoo Vietnamese Cafe

Memories visiting this space.
Filmed a restaurant scene here like 5yrs+ ago. I played a customer eating dinner. I enjoyed the food then, & I enjoyed the food STILL today!
Look forward to a return visit.

I haven't been here for years and was able to come by since I was in the area. They do have a parking area but I ended up just parking on the street. The entrance is where the takeaway area is, under the red cover. I ended up entering through the side door and had to walk to the counter to get seated. The menu is decently sized and has a range of Vietnamese and Chinese style food.
I had the raw beef salad as well as the bon bu hue, the spicy beef noodle soup. The salad was really fresh even though it was packed with meat. The dressing was really nice and it had a nice balance of flavour and textures. The bun bo hue had a tasty broth but it wasn't very spicy. I quite liked the spaghetti like noodles and they had cabbage along with beansprouts to add into the soup.
The dishes here were quite tasty and had a nice flavour. The portions were also decent and the meals were packed with meat. It is a really nice place for some tasty dishes and unsurprising that it was quite busy.

Very poor sevice ordered spare ribs with other order didnt get it had too ask where it was they replied coming by the time i ready to leave it came out i told too late put it in t/away container very poor thats been the second time thats happen.

You could never feel unsatisfied with the food presentation the wonderful staff and to leave on a full stomach. Every dish you order you can't wait to enjoy it and the aroma perfect. I can tell you whom ever to stop in and enjoy your meal with friends, siblings, whanau, you would want to go back for more.

I have been here twice and both times have been pleasant for a small group of 5
We ordered:
Salt and pepper calamari 3/5
Combination beef pho 4/5
Pork spring rolls: 4/5
BBQ pork soup: 3/5
BBQ pork on rice x 2: 3/5
Pork belly on rice: 3/5
6 x cans of drink (there a 1.5l bottles available)
Cost: $150ish
Overall, a good lunch with friends if your looking on the cheap side for a Sunday after church.

Nice family friendly and comfortable Vietnamese restaurant.

Decent flavours and decent portions.

Wonton rice noodle soup + Beef chow mein/chow fun crispy egg noodles.

Super fast service. I love that you have so many options. I do feel however it's just a yum chinese type takeaway food. Nothing special and it only seems yummier than usual takeaway because generally you eat there so it's fresh. Definitely expensive sadly I was disappointed the last time i went. Vietnamese spring rolls are verily average in flavor too no authentic taste.

Solid place.
Heaps of food portions, quick, spacious.

Parking can be a bit tricky.

Thank you staff
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Service can be delayed because of full house or very busy with other orders. Otherwise food is great and staff did their best to accommodate the demands of hungry dinners.

Definitely our family hide out spot. I have childhood memories of coming here and ordering the wonton soup, the rolls and the prawn fried rice I now make those memories with my own babies and they love it too highly recommend for friendly service, cleanliness and overall taste

Friendly customer service. Nice big open space, great for big groups. Help yourself to the drinks cabinet. The menu has a wide or large selection, there is over 50 different dishes! A lot of workers at the back in the kitchen. Food come out really fast. Pho beef was served in a chipped bowl, unfortunately thats a no from me as its unhygenic and harbours bacteria. Thank you Sam Woo.

Excellent food. Reasonable prices. Very efficient and attentive staff. Very good menu, variety of dishes so should suit anyone with allergies, food requirements etc.

Fast service always fresh food friendly service impeccably run business and cheap loved it

Affordable. My kids and family loved it. They have never been here before. Will visit more often now. Customer service was great. Family restaurant

The food was beautiful and the service was quick however when u need their attention they kinda pretend they can't hear u so u need to yell out to them if u need to oder other things. The parking is a bit awkward and very little parking.

Good food. BUT

Customer service: Rude and racist like behavior. Came to grab a meal on my own after a long days of work.

Upon leaving, The male reception says something in Chinese soon as payment goes through, really didn't sound nice as the lady next to him starts to laugh and he's continuing to look straight with no thank you. Very rude.

They have been doing excellent food at low prices for as long as I can remember, it's not fancy dining but damn good food and plenty of it.

Went there the other night and not one drop of food was remaining from my family and I the food was that delicious. It's a well known in Otahuhu. Car park gets busy but theres also road side parking, has takeaway options available, good for families as you don't need to be silent. Highly recommend the Won ton noodle soup, Vietnamese spring rolls, steamed fish and spicy squid. Tīno reka!

Prices have recently increased, but fortunately the portions and taste have stayed the same. Still a really affordable place to eat and they have the best pho.

Not the cheapest, but big serving sizes, and seriously delicious spicy squid, tender beef soup and massive summer rolls

Been going here for 28 years. Nothing compared to what it used to be. Alot of portion sizes got smaller while prices get higher. 6 small spring rolls for 19 dollars is a bit over priced for their size imo