Thai restaurants in New Zealand

The kitchen at Mamacita Napier takes a classic fish-and-chips path and lets the food speak. Portions suit sharing without losing balance. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Orders move at a steady clip.

On the plate at At E's Cafe, the idea is Thai-inspired and well executed. Coffee pours are consistent and well textured. Stir-fries keep good heat and snap. Team members keep things friendly and on task.

“I really like the food from here - the quantity to cost ratio is great. I recommend increasing the price of the gulab jamuns - they're super yummy and cost so little for 4 entire pieces. Thanks again for the yummy food. :)”

“We hosted our son's day for dinner for 25 people in our group, and it was beautiful. The service and food were amazing. Fast and very affordable, my whole family enjoyed their time along with the naughty kids. Sorry about the kids running around during dinner. Would highly recommend Taste Amazing for anyone looking to host a birthday party, or wedding simple lunch or dinner or whatever you like these guys are the best.”

“Went in for dinner last night with a big group of 30+ people. Coming from a hospitality background myself, I knew it would be a challenge for the staff, but they handled it really well. The fire alarm went off twice during our visit, so we had to evacuate each time — obviously annoying for everyone, but totally out of the staff’s control. They followed protocol and managed the situation calmly and professionally, especially considering many of the team looked quite young. Big credit to them. Surprisingly, they even gave us a 10% discount, which they didn’t have to do since the issue wasn’t their fault. It was a nice gesture and appreciated by the whole group. The food has definitely improved since I was last here a couple of years ago, which was great to see. Service was spot on too — friendly, attentive, and efficient. All in all, a good experience given the circumstances. I don’t normally leave reviews, but this one was well deserved. Will definitely be back.”

At The Goodhome Gastropub Papamoa, the menu stays classic fish‑and‑chips with tidy execution. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry keeps clean. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Great food, perfect quality. Good beach view and lovely people.”

The Speights Ale House Napier leans into a simple, bistro-style approach with no fuss. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Orders move at a steady clip. Portions are generous yet well judged.

“My five stars that I've given are all for our server who was Harshit. Harshit was very helpful, friendly, prompt and made the dining experience very positive. I have to add how good the ambience was beautiful surroundings. My husband and I appreciated watching the birds as we looked out the window while dining. (Not all seagulls)”

“The meals are Fabulous, tasty and good size. Super attentive and Friendly staff. Pokie machines are fun to play. The decor is stunning and beautiful too.”

“Great place to be back and reminisce.. Still great atmosphere to celebrate after watching the Rugby game Highlanders v Hurricanes at the Forsyth Barr stadium. Recommend to all...”

Nando's Octagon delivers a classic fish-and-chips offering that’s straight to the point. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Ribs and steaks come seasoned and tender. Value feels fair for the spread.

On the plate at Mornington Taphouse, the idea is classic fish-and-chips and well executed. Noodles arrive glossy and well seasoned. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. Pricing lines up with the offer.

Kai Chow keeps things simple, bistro-style and focused on flavour. A coastal backdrop rounds out the stop. Plates offer plenty without tipping heavy. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Eas...

“Noodle Man is one of those places that you need to visit when you're craving some hot soup and great noodles. I have been going to Noodle Man consistently for the past several years, even before I moved to Wellington and what a joy this place is. Everything on their menu is under $25 which is a rare find in a city that is full of overpriced dishes with less than desired flavours. Their Beef Noodle Soup is such an exceptional dish that you'd be hard pressed to find a better bowl in Wellington. The beef is so tender that it falls apart when you try to pick it up with your chopsticks. The broth is rich, deep and full of warm spices that leave you feeling comforted after just one sip. If I could eat one type of noodle dish for the rest of my life, it would very well be Noodle Man's Beef Noodle Soup. Their rice dishes are also such great value and they really heap on the amount of meat and veges. Please support this lovely business. Capital Market is definitely not what it used to be but it deserves all the love nonetheless.”

“We went there in the morning for our regular juice fix. The variety of juices available is excellent. The menu has increased two fold. Apart from juices and smoothies they are offering salads as well. The best part is having anything from Tank doe not make you feel guilty of eating unhealthy food. The service is always good. Location is great. There is some parking but not big enough. We preferred walking from out camp site. The staff is helpful. The place is super clean and tidy. Feels welcoming. I would suggest to extend range of super goods like wheatgrass and or barley grass.”

“I had THE TASTIEST Wonton Noodle Soup with Prawns! The broth was super tasty, everything was fresh, service was fast and friendly, highly recommend!”

Rototuna Takeaway keeps things classic fish‑and‑chips and focused on flavour. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

At Turkish To Go, the menu stays burger‑led with tidy execution. Portions are generous yet well judged. Pricing lines up with the offer. Buns hold well and patties come juicy. Service stays present wi...

Nola's Mosgiel Takeaway runs with a classic fish-and-chips menu and a relaxed feel. Value feels fair for the spread. Fried rice and classics arrive hot and even. Buns hold well and patties land juicy....

“The chicken shack is one of the shops that I go to a lot. I love the way how there chicken is moist and big. Favourite place that a lot if people go to.”

The kitchen at rice canteen takes a Chinese takeout path and lets the food speak. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Easy to carry out for a simple night in. Fried rice and classics arrive hot and even.

Taradale Seafoods leans into a classic fish-and-chips approach with no fuss. Easy to carry out for a simple night in. Fried rice and classics arrive hot and even. Fish is cooked to a clean crunch and chips stay tidy.

“Fab food and great atmosphere, a+ service.”

“Super value set meau only 68 for three big yummy dishes, spicy chicken, ma po tofu and fish .also with two bowls of rice. Be honest can be enough for families of 4 or 5 .”

“Cost a little bit more than my normal takeaway. However, the food was so much better and very fresh. Will now be going to this store moving forward when in need for a fast dinner ✅”

“Cafe Anatolia is part of popular chain, but new to Tauranga. Its interior is spacious, airy and attractive, although I imagine they will have to put more tables in as more people start coming here. We had both the chicken and the lamb kebabs with 3 sauces (garlic yogurt, hummus and hot chili make an awfully good combination). The first thing we noticed is that the wrap was more of a tortilla than a flat bread, making me want to call it a Turkish "burrito." The second thing we noticed is that they were fabulous. In fact they're rather addicting--we came back again for lunch two days later. Note: if you like desserts they have an impressive selection of bakery goods in their display case, not Turkish but they looked yummy.”

“So grateful. They delivered to our freedom camping spot at the beach so we wouldn't have to lose our spot. We were starving and exhausted. The guy who delievered chatted with us about our trip and recommended several spots to hit up while we were in town. Pizza was great too. We got the thin crust 15" with pineapple and devoured it. Thank you hell pizza!”

“Have traveled a lot and we love Asian cuisine, and this store reminds us of our authentic meals every time, great food guys”

“Food is always what you are expecting. Delicious!! Whole family, including kids, absolutely love the roast pork on fried rice. Just make sure you get in early before it sells out”