Monsoon Poon
Monsoon Poon is a restaurant in Wellington City, New Zealand, serving a variety of Asian dishes from Thailand, Malaysia, India, China, and Indonesia. The restaurant features tables of different sizes, a full drinks menu including cocktails and traditional Asian beverages, and a casual layout that accommodates diners of all group sizes.
The restaurant opened in 2001 and has since become part of Wellington's growing dining scene. It evolved into a popular destination for both locals and visitors seeking diverse Asian flavors.
The name Monsoon Poon references the monsoon season in Asia and a character from Asian pop culture. The interior recreates the feel of busy Asian night markets with bright colors and energetic decorations, creating a sense of stepping into a different world.
The restaurant accepts reservations for lunch, early evening, and afternoon visits and has two separate private spaces for events accommodating 8 to 80 people. It also offers a delivery service called Tiffins, where meals are transported in stackable containers to your home or office.
The restaurant offers a weekly Tiffin service, delivering lunch in traditional three-tier stainless steel containers that can be reused or exchanged. This brings a traditional food service style into the modern workday in an uncommon way.
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