Thai restaurants in New Zealand

“Amazing food, 100% recommended. I am choosy and these guys are awesome. Real, authentic Thai flavours; No weird chunks of carrot or celery, no gross frozen seafood mix, just real squid, prawns and mussels in the salads and tom yum We got the whole fish in curry sauce and it was excellent. Super good and large portions.”

“We came to Basil Thai Kitchen for a Pad Thai and were delighted by meeting the lovely owner Bern. We had a pleasant chat while we waited for our food. Didn't wait long and enjoyed the the pad Thai. They also had good vegan option for us. We totally recommend this lovly family owned business. Gretings to Bern from Vitto and Leon from Germany - all the best!”

“I love the amazing selection of pies you have. Even Duck. It's up there with the Fairlie pie and the West Coast Pie. My 2 Fav pie places. The pastry was flaky, crisp and well cooked. The pies I tried actually had large pieces of meat. Not your normal lots of saucy gunk and token meat. If you were closer to where I lived I am sure I would visit more... Perhaps that is a good thing weight wise. Good luck in your venture and current location.”

“I online ordered Thai tonight to be delivered and had some issues with the Uber driver delivery restaurant manager turned up at my place and got it sorted Highly recommend thai star tepuke”

“Very authentic Thai food! Recommend the green curry and the beef salad. Great service as well. Saw that they have Thai green iced tea. Might try next time.”

“Thai noodle has the best chicken pad Thai ever!!! I have been coming here for years and every single time it is absolutely incredible. Amazing portion size too!”

“I can’t believe there’s a Thai vegan restaurant with no onion and garlic… got my heart pumping, ordered som-tom salad and Tom Kha Gai soup with jasmine rice…. Yumo yumo”

“Great pad thai at Ruang Thong probably my favourite in Auckland”

“We found service just a little slow, but understandable as restaurant was full. Food was excellent. Even the starters were great, def made here not just frozen and reheated. Very happy with our experience here. Happy customers will definitely be back :)”

“This is what a real local Thai food tastes like that we have been looking for, even though it is not spicy enough for us, but the taste of the food is already yummmmmmmm! Each day they have a different special menu so check it up on the board if you would like to try something new.”

“Been here multiple times (2x this week), took out friends and family and everyone has always found the food really good. Excellent service all the time. Value for money! My all time favorite ❤️ Editing the review to add another 5 star! Consistently very good!”

“We had a great experience at this restaurant! We started with the coconut prawns and spring rolls — both were very flavorful and fresh. For mains, we had the Pad Thai and Thai Green Curry, which were absolutely delicious. The service was excellent — the lady who served us was so nice and friendly, and the gentleman was very prompt and attentive. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we loved the place!”

“Great service, food was excellent will definitely come back again.”

“Wonderful place to meet up. Food is great and authentic. Atmosphere very friendly. See you there.”

“Was recommended this place by a freind, it had been playing in my mind to order here as I had tried their lard about three years ago and it was average as. Nonetheless I ordered. We were told 40 mins. We waited some more. With a 40 minute wait you’d expect to walk in and have mutlple chefs gone but no. There was one. I walked in the store and got the food. After a brief and frisk drive home, the smell of this takeaway wofting into my nostrils had me readily for a goon. I then got home. One sip of the Panang curry, One bite of curry puff, one tear of spare rib. I knew I’d hit a gem! Ken oath legends This Thai place is a keeper!”

“Went to Hello Vietnam last for phở . We got the beef special. That was one of the best phở we have had including during our recent trip to Vietnam. Today we went back for bánh mì and cà phê sữa đặc. The fillings and taste of the bánh mì are truly authentic. The size is a bit bigger than in nam. We could only eat one between us, the other came home for dinner. The coffee was superb. We will be back for certain.”

The Bicycle Thief Restaurant favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. Vegetarian picks read as complete plates. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

The kitchen at Pipi pizza café and pizza truck, bistro style restaurant takes a pizza-first path and lets the food speak. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. Service stays present without fuss. Easy to carry out for a simple night in.

“Great authentic tasting Thai food. Spicier than your usual neighborhood restaurant, closer to what we've had when we visited Thailand. A bit cramped for larger groups, but for 4 or less a great spot.”

“Celebrated my son’s 11th birthday there with a large group. Everyone loved their food and the staff went to so much effort to make our evening perfect. Service was 5 star and the food was delicious. Had sizzling beef sirloin, pad Thai, red duck curry, tom yum soup and satay chicken - everything was delicious! It was BYO and we took our own cake. The brought the cake out with ice cream! So lovely and so reasonable. Thank you”

“Restaurant is absolutely beautiful with a romantic feel to it. Perfect for date night. Delicious food and they come round and top up your rice! Service is very friendly. Recommend the Thai fried rice!”

“A true hidden gem! I'll be honest, at first we thought it would be a small takeaway place but were pleasantly surprised. The space is quaint and intimate. The staff were lovely and everything tasted INCREDIBLE! The Moneybags were the best we've ever had. The picky pork was also delicious and the portion sizes were great especially for the price. 10/10 will be back again.”

“I came here for dinner and the food was delicious. For my main, I had the Tom Yum Soup with prawns. The soup was so flavourful and aromatic with an appropriate level of spiciness. The service was also quite good. The restaurant is a bit small so it can get a bit crowded and loud.”

“Great authentic tasting Thai food. Spicier than your usual neighborhood restaurant, closer to what we've had when we visited Thailand. A bit cramped for larger groups, but for 4 or less a great spot.”

“I found this great little Thai spot in Otahuhu. They have delicious food, especially the curry puff, fish cake, and chicken satay. The Penang curry and Seafood Pad Thai were really tasty too. The place is really clean inside, and the staff is so friendly. I will definitely be going back to try something new next time.”

“Awesome the taste of Thai, staff very friendly and helpful with good service, yummy thai food.”

“This is the best Thai food we've had in all of New Zealand--and we've tried many Thai places. We've celebrated many birthdays here and other events, and the food never disappoints. The waitresses are attentive and always remember us. Just make sure you have a booking as they are popular.”

“Perfect place to eat Thai food. Tasta are great, and for me the portion is just right. They also have kids menu.”

“Their food was really delicious and the price of food is cheap considering the amount of food. Came out quite soon and tasted like they used really fresh vegetables. It is located in a beautiful place, too. Could see the sunset in the restaurant.”

“The best Thai restaurant in the Wellington region...we've been coming here for nearly 5 years now and it never disappoints. Every dish is a real treat! Super friendly and attentive staff.”