‘Hard work alone isn’t enough’: Popular Ponsonby restaurant closes after 13 years

Mekong Baby, a well-known restaurant located on Ponsonby Road in Auckland, has permanently closed its doors after 13 years of operation. The establishment was placed into liquidation, marking the end of its tenure in the local dining scene.

The closure follows a public statement from the business noting that hard work alone was insufficient to sustain the restaurant's operations. The event highlights the ongoing challenges faced by long-standing hospitality businesses in the current economic environment.