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Affordable food, good portions, friendly service.

We found this hidden Asian BBQ restaurant while searching for dinner in Hamilton. The lamb and chicken skewers were delicious. The deep fried bun with condensed milk was amazing and the best we've had in NZ. There is also a large selection of Asian beer. Will definitely be back with friends!

Excellent crispy and crunchy chips. Best I've had in some time

Good basic food that is not smothered in salt...

Unusual for me. This place fell so short of what it could have been. I came because the mussel entree had been recommended to me and indeed the taste was excellent. They were served in the half shell, with a delicious sauce tasting of white pepper rather than the more common chili. However, the serving dish was designed for 6, but the portion was 5. That empty spot detracted from the appearance. One of my mussels was served with no shell...apparently it had fallen out. I carelessly overlooked the implied warning and then struggled with 4 more that were firmly attached to the shell. I hope the resulting sauce stains on my shirt front will come out. The traditional selection of entrees was OK, although at least two had been fried too long, but unexceptional. The pork ribs didn't seem very Thai, but were certainly very tasty. The sauce having those black pepper overtones mentioned earlier. I would certainly eat here again...but I would not take an important guest,

I can easily say Bala's in Pembroke is a great place to dine. Its simplicity in setting might trick you, however the food and super lovely staff and fantastic chef more than compensate. The dosa is perfect, and the cauliflower 65 is divine. The curries are flavoursome, and not greasy. Highly recommend this local gem.