Had an incredibly disappointing meal from Thai Tara Johnsonville. Portions/value for money was good - but that was the ONLY positive thing.

We ordered Spring Rolls, Beef Noodle Soup, and a Penang curry.

• The spring rolls were soggy and soft - like they had been microwaved instead of deep fried – truly disgusting…

• The beef noodle soup had a flavorless broth, and pale slimy cuts of beef. The rice noodles were the best part…

• The Penang curry (chicken with extra veg) was terrible. There was no range of flavors, it tasted like coconut milk and curry powder. The chicken was jelly-like, and had no texture… I believe it was fully cooked, but not 100% sure on that… I ordered it Medium heat, yet there was not even a hint of spice. The rice was definitely the best part…

I went to Thai Tara in the Wellington CBD a few weeks prior, and had a delicious and satisfying meal, which was packed full of flavor, spice, and what felt like quality ingredients. I cannot understand how terrible the quality of food at the Johnsonville store was. How does the quality slip so drastically, despite the stores being only 10km apart??

This is the second time I’ve ordered from this restaurant in the last 6 months - both times have been very disappointing.