The Ponsonby News team loves dining or getting takeaway from Khu Khu in Ponsonby.
The menu appeals to omnivores as well as to vegans. We asked founder Michael Khuwattanasenee to tell us some of his journey.
“When the doors of Khu Khu first opened in Ponsonby Road during 2019, the journey was far from easy." He goes on to say, “We set out to challenge the idea that vegan food couldn't be both delicious and flavourful. However, in the initial weeks, our sales were a lot below the break-even point, with only a few tables on some days, while other restaurants were full. To say the least, it was a challenging period, but I managed to stick to my vision.
“I spent a month in Thailand, exploring the vegan cuisine from the north to the south, from fine dining to street food. This journey brought me to the realisation that simply offering Pad Thai and Green Curry wouldn't be enough at Khu Khu. We needed to introduce something special – dishes characterised by freshness and bold flavours.
“Upon returning to New Zealand, I revamped our menu. It wasn't long before media outlets began featuring us, which significantly boosted our sales and eventually led to financial sustainability. Now, we have grown to three locations in Ponsonby, Auckland CBD and Milford.”
Running from 1 – 28 May, Khu Khu is proud to be part of Eat Drink Love Ponsonby bar and restaurant promotion.
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Published: April 2024www.eatdrinkloveponsonby.co.nz