Christchurch offers Thai cooking in several distinct forms, from long-established dining rooms with broad banquet menus to compact street-food restaurants and practical suburban takeaways. The common thread is balance. The most satisfying dishes layer chilli heat with lime, fish sauce, palm sugar, coconut, herbs and toasted aromatics, so a meal can feel bright and refreshing even when curry or slow-cooked meat provides depth. There is plenty for cautious diners as well as people seeking serious heat, but spice labels vary between kitchens and are worth discussing when ordering.
Riccarton and the central city have the strongest concentration of occasion-friendly rooms, while Papanui, Hoon Hay, Ferrymead, Bishopdale and Hornby provide useful neighbourhood choices. A good shared order moves between textures and temperatures: perhaps a crisp entrée, a sharp salad, one coconut-rich curry and a wok dish with vegetables or noodles. Ordering every dish at the same heat level can flatten those contrasts, so let one plate carry the chilli while another brings sweetness, smoke or herbaceous freshness.
Current menus often allow a choice of chicken, beef, pork, prawns, tofu or vegetables, although substitutions can affect allergens and cooking methods. Gluten-free and vegan markers are helpful starting points rather than guarantees, particularly where fish sauce, oyster sauce, peanuts or shared fryers are involved. Confirm strict requirements directly with the restaurant, and ask whether rice accompanies a curry or must be ordered separately. For groups, banquet menus can simplify quantities; smaller tables usually get more variety by sharing two contrasting mains instead of duplicating similar curries.
Thai Orchid Restaurant
Thai Orchid is a long-running Riccarton dining room with enough range for a celebratory dinner, a family meal or a generous lunch. Its menu moves confidently from familiar noodles and curries to house signatures. The Orchid salad combines crisp chicken and prawns with mint, lime, coriander, cucumber, cashews and a sweet-sharp dressing, while tom yum builds a lighter opening around lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime and chilli.
Crispy duck is the richer centrepiece, served with cashews, vegetables and the restaurant’s sweet house sauce. Slow-cooked massaman lamb shank offers a gentler, coconut-rich alternative, and pineapple fried rice turns chicken, prawns and cashews into a substantial sharing dish. Recent feedback remains especially strong for flavour, hospitality and the broad dietary range. The room works well when a table wants traditional Thai comforts presented with a little ceremony; book for busy evenings and specify heat preferences rather than assuming the chilli scale is universal.
Address: 21 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Thai Orchid Christchurch Menu
Lunch – SNAX
Lunch Available: 11:30am-2:30pm. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten & Dairy Free Options | No MSG
Orchid Wontons (New!)
Crispy Wontons (4) full of Prawn, Cheese & Lots of MMM – Served with our secret Orchid creamy sauce.
Porpia Phak Spring Rolls
Vegetarian deep fried spring rolls (4) made with vermicelli noodles and vegetables
Mini Mix of Spring Rolls & Curry Puffs
Spring Rolls (2): Deep Fried Vegetarian rolls made with vermincelli noodles and vegetables. Curry Puffs (2): Thai Orchid-made pastry stuffed with potato, pumpkin, carrot and curry powder. - Served with Spicy | Sweet & Sour Sauce
Lunch – CURRIES
All curries are served with quality Jasmine steamed rice.
Gaeng Kio Waan | Green Curry | Chicken
Thai chicken Green Curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, eggplant, capsicum, courgette, peas, beans and sweet basil. Chicken Green Curry is a classic.
Geang Daeng | Red Curry | Beef
Thai Red Curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, eggplant, capsicum, courgette, peas, beans and sweet basil.
Panaeng Curry | Chicken
Chicken Panaeng Curry with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, chillies, capsicum and peanuts
Massaman Curry | Beef
Our famous Mussaman coconut creamed curry with chopped potato, onion and cashew nuts.
Lunch – SOUPS & SALADS
Orchid Salad
Crispy Chicken and Prawn with perfect mixture with mint, lime juice, coriander, cucumber carrot, red onion, cashew nuts and Thai Orchid special sauce.
Tom Yum Gai
The famous Thai Chicken Tom Yum soup full of goodness – Galangal, mushrooms, coriander, lemon grass, chillies and kaffir lime leaves.
Lunch – STIR FRIES & NOODLES
Pad Se-Ew | Beef
Flat noodle beef stir-fry with broccoli, carrot and cabbage
Kow Pad | Fried Rice | Chicken
Thai style fried rice with your selection of protein, broccoli, onion, tomato and carrot
Pad Peanut Sauce | Beef
Most popular stir fry in New Zealand. Selected protein with leek, cabbage, carrot, topped of with bean sprouts and peanuts
Pad Thai | Chicken
The World famous noodle dish! Chicken with leek, cabbage, carrot, topped of with bean sprouts and peanuts
Pad Krapao | Chilli Basil | Beef
Traditional hot Thai dish. Slices of meat stir fried with fresh chilies, garlic, green beans, onion, capsicum and basil leaves
Dinner – ENTREE
Dinner Available: 5pm-9:30pm. Vegetarian | Vegan | Gluten & Dairy Free Options | No MSG
Porpia Phak Spring Rolls
Vegetarian deep fried spring rolls (4) made with vermicelli noodles and vegetables
Porpia Sod Fresh Spring Rolls
Freshly made rice paper rolls (4) with chicken, prawn, rice noodles, fresh mint and vegetables. Comes with secret Thai Orchid dipping sauce.
Orchid Wontons (New!)
Crispy Wontons (4) full of Prawn, Cheese & Lots of MMM – Served with our secret Orchid creamy sauce.
Thai Curry Puffs
Thai Orchid Curry Puffs (5) made of pastry stuffed with potato, pumpkin, carrot and curry powder.
Se Klong Moo Op | Pork Spare Ribs
Thai style Pork Spare Ribs marinated in secret Thai Orchid home-made sauce.
Tod Mun Pla | Thai Fish Cakes
Thai Style Fish Cakes (5) made with kneaded minced fish, red curry and special mixed herbs
Gai Sa-Teh | Chicken Satays
Marinated Chicken Satays (3) covered with Thai peanut sauce
Phek Gai Tod | Crispy Chicken Wings
Crispy fried Thai Style Chicken Wings (5) - Served with two secret TO dipping sauces – Hot & Spicy | Sweet & Sour
Goong Tod | Coconut Prawns
Thai Style deep-fried Coconut Crumbed coated King Prawns. - Served with a side of Secret Orchid creamy dipping sauce.
Mixed Orchid Appetiser
A mix of Thai Orchids appetizers including: Thai Spring Rolls, Thai Curry Puffs, Chicken Satays, Orchid Wontons & Pla Fish Cakes. - Four Orchid dipping sauces – Hot & Spicy | Sweet & Sour | Creamy Sweet | Creamy Sour - Portion Sizes: Single: 1 of each; Double: 2 of each
Dinner – SOUPS & SALADS
Vegetarian Options: Tofu -$.5 | Veg -$1
Orchid Salad
Our Signature Crispy Chicken and Prawn with perfect mixture with mint, lime juice, coriander, cucumber carrot, red onion, cashew nuts and Thai Orchid special sauce.
Laab Salad
Traditional Thai Style Laab Salad. Your choice of chicken or pork that is minced and seasoned with lime, chillies, mint and coriander. Side of lettuce and cucumber.
Tom Yum
The famous Thai soup full of goodness – Galangal, mushrooms, coriander, lemon grass, chillies and kaffir lime leaves.
Tom Kha Gai
Creamy chicken soup – Full of Galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms and coconut milk
Dinner – CURRIES
NOTE: All signature dishes are served with quality Jasmine steamed rice. Vegetarian Options: Tofu -$.5 | Veg -$1
Gaeng Kio Waan | Green
The classic Thai chicken Green Curry with coconut milk and our Fresh Orchid Vegetables (FOV). - (New!) Green Curry Salmon – Amazing!
Geang Daeng | Red
Thai Red Curry with coconut milk and our Fresh Orchid Vegetables (FOV). Note: Duck is a superb combination with Red curry flavours!
Panaeng Curry
Panaeng Curry with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, chillies, capsicum, (Beef Cheek also includes spinach & broccoli) & topped off with peanuts. - (New!) Slow Cooked 4 hour Tendered Beef – Tender As!
Massaman Curry
Our famous Mussaman coconut creamed curry with chopped potato, pumpkin, onion topped with cashew nuts. Kumara is added to our Signature Lamb Shank (Tendered 4 hour slow cooked lamb shank).
Gaeng Paa | Jungle
Thai country style curry is a non-coconut based hot curry. Full of our Fresh Orchid Vegetables FOV with pumpkin, rhizome & green pepper corns.
Dinner – SIGNATURE
NOTE: All signature dishes are served with quality Jasmine steamed rice.
Massaman Lamb Shank
A tender and tasty Lamb Shank (slow cooked 4 hours) infused with our yummy Massaman curry, coconut cream with chopped potato, kumara, broccoli, onion & spinach topped with kumara chips and cashew nuts.
Pla Sam Rod | Spicy Fish Fillet
Crispy fried Fish Fillet with secret sweet Thai Orchid sauces on bed of vegetables … Three flavour options: 1. Pla Lui Saun | Peanut Sauce – Lemongrass, broccoli, mushroom, capsicum and cabbage 2. Chu Chi Pla | Red Curry – Kaffir lime leaves, chillies and capsicums 3. Pla Ra Prig | Sweet & Sour – Fresh chillies, pineapple, tomato, palm sugar and tamarind
Sizzling Beef
Grilled tender beef fillets with our Fresh Orchid Vegetables FOV in a secret sweet Thai Orchid sauce, served sizzling on a hot plate.
Ka Ob Saparot | Pineapple Fried Rice
Pineapple full of our special Chicken & Prawn fried rice. Includes pineapple, cashew nuts, special Orchid curry powder, peas, onion, carrot and corn.
Black Pepper Steak
A great dish! … Although only 2 chillies, it packs a little punch when the chillies hit the pepper. Superb flavours with the dark greens of broccoli, peas, mushroom, spinach and beans. A dash of coriander & red capsicum.
Ped Thai Orchid | Crispy Duck
Our signature dish Crispy Duck. Cashew Nuts covering our beautiful duck on a bed of stir-fried carrot, broccoli, mushroom, bok shoy and cabbage, coated with our secret sweet home-made Orchid sauce.
Spicy Lemon Salmon
Our signature dish Spicy Lemon Salmon. 200g of King Fisher Salmon in a bead of salad and our secret Salmon sauce and lemon to squeeze and please.
Chicken Volano | Som Tum
The Classic Thai Orchid Speciality is back! Flaming Chicken on reverse skew with the famous Thai Som Tum. All topped off the special Nam Jium Jeaw sauce. - Very exciting and unique addition is back on the menu!
Dinner – STIR FRIES
Vegetarian Options: Tofu -$.5 | Veg -$1
Pad Med Mamuang | Cashew
Sautéed sweet and sour tendered Meats featuring Cashew Nuts, our Fresh Orchid Vegetables (FOV) plus mushroom, tomato, onion and pineapple.
Pad Peanut Sauce
Most popular stir fry in New Zealand. Meat is sautéed with broccoli, carrot, mushroom, pumpkin, cabbage, served with our house-made peanut sauce.
Kow Pad | Fried Rice
Thai style fried rice with your selection of protein, broccoli, onion, peas, tomato & carrot.
Pad Phed | Spicy Stir Fry
A unique Thai style Curry Stir Fry. Based from the red curry and coconut milk it includes, bamboo shoots, chillies, peppercorn, capsicum, rhizome, the fresh Orchid Vegetables (FOV) and many other secret Thai herbs and spices.
Pad Krathiem Prig Thai | Garlick
Crispy Chicken marinated with Garlic, pepper, broccoli, carrot and mushroom.
Pad Krapao | Chilli Basil
Traditional hot Thai dish. Slices of meat stir fried with fresh chilies, garlic, green beans, onion, capsicum & basil leaves.
Dinner – NOODLES
Vegetarian Options: Tofu -$.5 | Veg -$1
Pad Se-Ew
Flat noodle beef stir-fry with broccoli, carrot and cabbage
Pad Thai
The World famous noodle dish! Chicken with leek, cabbage, carrot, topped of with bean sprouts and peanuts
Pad Kee Mao | Drunken Noodle
Hot and Spicy traditional Drunken Noodle. Flat noodle stir-fry with your selection of protein, chillies, garlic, green beans, capsicum and onion.
Dinner – DESSERT
Ice Cream Sunday
I scream, you scream, we ALL scream for Ice cream! with Strawberry & Choc!
Honey Banana
Deep Fried Banana coated with Honey and served with Vanilla Ice cream.
Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Brownie topped with chocolate sauce, strawberry and served with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Sticky Mango
Our Signature Sticky Mango – Mango, Sticky Rice, Pineapple, Cream, Ice cream all coated in Coconut Cream
Hoon Hay Thai Restaurant
Hoon Hay Thai combines a warm neighbourhood dining room with a busy delivery and takeaway operation. Curries are the clearest route into the kitchen: green curry brings coconut cream, herbs and vegetables, while red curry offers a rounder chilli profile. Tom yum provides a sharper counterpoint through lime, lemongrass and galangal, and the crisp money bags or chicken spring rolls add texture before the sauced dishes arrive.
Recent diners repeatedly mention generous portions, patient service and consistent seasoning, with green curry and mango sticky rice attracting particular praise. The menu is broad enough for mixed groups, including vegan choices, but fish sauce and shared preparation remain important questions for strict diets. Dine in when you want the curry at its freshest and crisp entrées at their best; choose delivery for convenience, allowing for the fact that fried items soften in transit. Medium heat is a sensible baseline for newcomers, with extra chilli added only after tasting.
Address: 9 Coppell Place, Hillmorton, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand
Hoon Hay Thai Restaurant Menu
Homemade Entrée
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Deep fried spring rolls (8 pieces )
Vegetarian Curry Puffs
Deep fried potato & pumpkin in puff pastry (6 pieces)
Vegetarian Thai Wontons
Deep fried wontons-contains corn, pumpkin & carrot (6 pieces)
Chicken Satay
Marinated Chicken tenderloin (4 pieces)
Chicken Wings
Deep fried marinated chicken wings (6 pieces)
Thai Fish Cake
Blended fish fillet with chilli paste & herb (6 pieces)
Money Bags
Filling carrot, corn, bean & minced chicken wrapped in rice paper (8 pieces)
Pork Spare Ribs
(6 pieces)
Deep Fried Tofu
Served with sweet chilli sauce and crushed nuts
Combination Entree
Spring rolls (vegan) (4), Curry puffs (vegan) (2). Chicken satays (gluten free) (2). Thai Wontons (vegan) (2), Spare ribs (gluten free)(2), Fish Cakes (gluten free) (2)
Thai Style Tom Yum Soup
Tom Yum Soup
Cooked with sliced onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, spring- onions & fresh herbs
Tom Kha
Cooked with sliced onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, spring - onions & fresh herbs with coconut milk
Thai curry serve with steamed rice
All curries served with steamed rice
Green Curry
Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk
Red Curry
Bamboo shoots & vegetables with coconut milk
Panang Curry
Bean, capsicum, kaffir lime leaf with creamy coconut milk
Mussamun Curry
Potato, carrot & nut with coconut milk served with rice
Spicy Duck Red Curry
Roasted Duck, fruits & vegetables with coconut milk served with rice
Spicy Crispy Pork Red Curry
Crispy park, fruits & vegetables with coconut milk served with rice
Choo Chee
Curry paste with thick coconut milk . Fish Fillet, Prawns or Seafood served with rice
Spicy Chicken Lemon Grass
Served with Rice, Stir Fried Seasoning Vegetables with Chili Paste.
Hoon Hay Thai Stir Fried Dishes
Pad Thai (our style)
Our style Pad Thai sauce (our style)
Pad Cee-Ew
Stir fried rice noodles with egg & dark soy sauce
Drunken Noodles
Spicy rice noodle with vegetables, chilli & fresh basil
Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg & vegetables
Peanut Sauce served with Rice
Stir fried vegetables in our homemade peanut sauce served with rice
Sweet & Sour Sauce
Stir fried pineapple, tomato & vegetables with sweet & sour sauce served with rice
Ginger Dish served with Rice
Stir fried finely sliced fresh ginger & vegetables served with rice
Chili and Basil served with Rice
Stir fried fresh chilli, basil & vegetables served with rice
Oyster sauce served with Rice
Stir fried seasoning vegetables with oyster sauce served with rice
Cashew nuts served with Rice
Stir fried vegetables with chill paste & cashew nuts served with rice
Garlic and Black Pepper
Steamed vegetables topping with stir fried garlic & black pepper sauce served with rice
Ginger Red curry stir Fried
Served with rice
Crispy Chicken Red Curry Stir Fried
Served with rice
Yellow Curry served with Rice
Served with rice
Stir Fried Yellow Curry
Stir Fried Seasoning Vegetables served with rice
Salad
All salads served with steamed rice
Yum
Spicy fresh chill & vegetables served with rice
Yum Sam Krob
Spicy fresh chilli & vegetables with Crispy chicken crispy prawns and crispy squid served with rice
Larb (250gm)
Minced chicken, beef or pork with garlic, mint and coriander
Nam Tok - (250gm)
Thai style char-grilled meat (Beef or Pork) with Thai herbs and chilli served with rice
Special
Vegetable Fresh Spring Rolls (3 Pieces)
Chicken Fresh Spring Rolls (3 Pieces)
Prawn Fresh Spring Rolls (3 Pieces)
Crispy Duck & Tamarind Sauce
Garlic Chicken Hoon Hay
Garlic Crispy Chicken HoonHay
Stir Fried Chilli Paste with Honey
Tom Yum Fried Rice
Baked Prawns and Mung Bean Noodle
Sizzling Beef
Fish fillets garlic chili and salt
Roasted with Chili and Salt
Roasted Prawns with Chilli and Salt
Khao soi
Extra
Steamed Rice
Tofu
Peanut sauce
Small Pottle
Cashew nut
Small Pottle
Vegetables
Chicken
Pork
Brown Rice
Steam Veggetables
Beef
Crispy Pork (100 gram)
Roti
per each
Dessert
Mango and sticky rice
Coconut sticky rice with mango. Sold out
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Sold out
Fresh Thai Mango (1 Each)
Sold out
Mango and sticky rice
Coconut sticky rice with mango Price: Sold out
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Price: Sold out
Fresh Thai Mango (1 Each)
Price: Sold out
Drink
Thai Milk Tea
Thai Tea with Boba (NEW)
Sold out
Coke can 330ml
Coke No Sugar 330ml
Fanta can 330ml
L & P
Sprite
Ginger Beer Bundaberg
Lemon lime & Bitter Bundaberg
Thai Tea with Boba (NEW)
Price: Sold out
Krung Thep Thai Street Food — Colombo Street
Krung Thep’s Colombo Street branch brings a lively street-food mood to the central city. Five-spice pork belly, drunken noodles and lamb massaman show the kitchen’s preference for bold, direct flavours rather than restrained plating. The pork balances crisp edges with aromatic spice, while pad kee mao uses basil, chilli and wok heat to keep broad noodles lively. A papaya-style salad or tom yum helps cut through the richer dishes.
The restaurant suits a quick pre-theatre meal as comfortably as a longer dinner with drinks, though its central setting can become energetic at peak times. Recent reviews praise authenticity, fresh ingredients and friendly service, with pork belly and massaman repeatedly mentioned. Share one noodle dish, one curry and something sour or herb-led for a more balanced meal than ordering several sweet sauces. Ask staff about the chilli level, because the kitchen can deliver substantially more heat than the softened versions common in many takeaway menus.
Address: 791 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
Krung Thep Thai Street Food Colombo St. Menu
Appetisers
Mixed entree
Chicken satay
Curry puffs
Gyoza chicken
Fish cake
Spring rolls
Roasted pork noodles with cashew nut
Special Menu
Pad Prik King (Pork belly)
Massaman beef special
Thai Salad
Salad dish are not include rice, recommend order sticky rice to make meal
Larb Gai (Chicken Larb)
Nam Tok Beef
Soup
Include rice
Tom Yum soup
Tom Kha soup
Wonton soup
Thai Fried Rice
With chicken, beef, pork, tofu, prawns or pork belly / Include rice
Thai fried rice
Pineapple fried rice
Tomyum fried rice
Green curry fried rice
Pad Thai
Pad Thai
Noodles
Pad Khee Mao (Drunken noodles)
Pad See Ew
Golden noodles
Curries
With chicken, beef, pork, tofu, prawns or pork belly / Include rice
Red curry
Green curry
Massaman beef curry
Yellow curry
Panang curry
Stir Fried
With chicken, beef, pork, tofu, prawns or pork belly / Include rice
Sweet and sour stir fried
Fresh ginger stir fried
Basil stir fried
Cashew nuts stir fried
Peanut sauce stir fried
Oyster sauce stir fried
Garlic and pepper stir fried
Red curry paste stir fried
Signature Dishes
Thai fried rice
Pad Thai
Cashew nuts stir fried
Larb Gai (Chicken Larb)
Green curry
Tom Yum soup
La Ruby Thai Restaurant
La Ruby is a polished Ferrymead option with a compact, welcoming room and a menu centred on familiar Thai curries, noodles and stir-fries. Pad Thai provides the sweet, sour and nutty benchmark, while green curry and massaman move from fragrant heat to mellow coconut and spice. A crisp entrée such as spring rolls or curry puffs is useful when the table also orders two soft-textured curries.
Strong current ratings are supported by detailed praise for attentive service, balanced seasoning and attractive presentation. The restaurant is especially practical for couples or small groups who want a relaxed dinner without travelling into the central city. Order one dish with basil, ginger or chilli to keep the meal bright beside a richer curry, and confirm whether rice is included. Ferrymead parking makes collection straightforward, but the dining room gives delicate herbs and fried garnishes their best chance to arrive intact.
Address: 9 Kite Lane, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
La Ruby Thai Restaurant Menu
Entrees
Single Mixed Entree Platter
A combination of spring rolls, money bags, fish cakes and chicken satay.
Double Mixed Entree Platter
A combination of spring rolls,money bags, fish cakes and chicken satay.
5pcs Thai Spring Rolls
Homemade vegetarian roll deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce
4pcs Golden Money Bags
Wrapped with mix of chicken & Thai herbs served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
5pcs Thai Fish Cakes
Fish patties with Thai herbs served with chilli sauce. Very popular in Thailand.
3pcs Deep Fried Chicken Wings
Deep fried chicken wings served with sweet chilli sauce.
Vegetable Tempura
Mixed vegetables deep fried in a light tempura batter.
6pcs Deep Fried Tofu
Deep fried tofu served with peanut sauce
4 or 5pcs Chicken Satay
Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chef's style peanut sauce
6pcs Pork Spare Ribs
Sweet and tender deep fried pork spare ribs with chef's special sauce
4pcs Curry Puffs
Deep fried minced chicken with onion & kumara in puff pastry
4pcs Crumbed Prawns
Butterflied prawn cutlets coated in a light golden coconut breadcrumbs.
Fresh Spring Rolls
Freshly made rice pepper rolls with prawns, chicken, rice noodles, fresh vegetables.
Soups
Small Soups and Medium Soups
Regular Tom Yum Soup
Traditional hot & sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice and fresh coriander.
Regular Tom Kha Soup
A rich aromatic soup that you can enjoy throughout the meal. Fresh tron kaffir lime leaves are used with galangal & coconut milk.
Large Tom Yum Soup
Traditional hot & sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice and fresh coriander.
Large Tom Kha Soup
A rich aromatic soup that you can enjoy throughout the meal. Fresh tron kaffir lime leaves are used with galangal & coconut milk.
Main Stir Fry
Cashew Nuts
Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with cashew nuts, Chilli paste with fresh veggies.
Oyster Sauce
Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with oyster sauce and seasonal vegetables.
Peanut Sauce
Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with vegetables and chef's special peanut sauce.
Basil Stir Fry
Chopped meat, Stir fried with fresh chilli, Garlic, vegetables and thai basil.
Pad Prik Sod
(fresh chilli stir fried) Your choice of tender pieces of meats stir fried with fresh chilli, Garlic and seasonal vegetables.
Ginger Stir Fry
Your choice of meat delicately stir fried with fresh ginger & vegetable.
Garlic And Pepper
Your choice of meat stir fried with Garlic, Pepper and vegetable.
Sweet And Sour
Your choice of meat combined with Tomato, Pineapple, Cucumber & stir fried with chef's sweet & sour sauce.
Pad Prik Gaeng
(curry paste stir fried) Your choice of meat stir fried in curry paste with fresh green beans, Kaffir lime leaves, Vegetables & coconut cream.
Thai Salads
Larb
Choice of meat finely minced cooked with chilli powder, Ground roasted sticky rice, Lemon juice, Coriander, Onion and galangal served on a base of fresh salad vegetables.
Nam Tok
Tender sliced barbecue choice of Meat marinated in fish sauce & combination with lemon juice, Onion, Coriander & Chilli Paste served with selection of fresh salad.
Yum Thai (Vegetarian Yum)
Crispy tofu & Thai style peanut sauce with Mix vege Fresh cucumber, Tomato, Carrots, Lettuce.
Som Tum
Spicy Thai country style salad with carrot, Chilli, Tomato, Crushed peanuts and lemon juice.
Thai Curries
Green Curry
Your choice of meat with green curry, Coconut Milk, Bamboo shoots and Vegetables.
Red Curry
Your choice of Meat in a traditional red curry with coconut milk and vegetables
Massaman Curry
Your choice of Meat in a Massaman curry with coconut milk, Diced potato, Carrots, Onion & peanuts
Panang Curry
Our most popular curry. Your choice of meat sliced in a thick panang curry sauce, with vegetables. Topped with peanuts.
Yellow Curry
The mildest flavour yellow curry with vegetable and your choice of protein.
Pineapple curry
Seasonal vegetable and your choice of meat, dice pineapple finish with yummy curry powder.
Authentic Thai Noodle Soup
Tom Yum Minced Pork Noodles
Minced pork & pork meat balls with noodle soup that is spicy and sour and all kinds of yum.
Pork Meat Ball Noodles
Fresh pork meat balls & noodles with delicious soup.
Beef Meat Ball Noodles
Fresh beef meat balls & noodles with delicious soup.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup to warm you up from the inside out.
Rice & Noodles
Pad Thai
Stir fried thai rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts,chives & crushed peanut.
Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg & vegetables prepared in chef's Thai style
Pineapple Fried Rice
Turmeric style fried rice with pineapple, vegetables & eggs
Pad See-Ew
Stir fried big rice noodles in dark soy sauce & seasonal vegetables in chef's secret recipe.
Noodles Pad Kee Mao
Spicy basil flavoured noodles stir fried with your choice of meat.
Green Curry Fried Rice
Tossed with fragrant, flavourful finish with green curry paste.
Stir Fry Egg Noodles
Delicately stir-fry egg noodle with vegetable and choice of meat.
Nasi Goreng
Enjoy Nasi Goreng, a delicious fried rice dish. Choose from Rice/Noodles with Meat or Rice/Noodles with Spice. A tasty option in the Rice & Noodles category.
La Ruby Signature Dishes
Pork Belly In Basil Sauce
Pork belly with aromatic fresh basil, veggie and bold savoury flavour.
Roasted Duck Red Curry
Roasted duck in a traditional red curry with Pineapple, Tomato and Vegetables
Tom Yum Curry Chicken
Infused with fragment aromatic Thai herbs and seasonal veggie, flavourful finish with tom yum curry paste, serve with roti bread and jasmine rice.
Crispy Chicken Stir Fry With Vege
Crispy battered fried chicken tossed with Thai chilli paste and seasonal veggie.
Crumbed Prawn Stir fry
Gently tossed crispy crumbed prawn with veggie sweet savoury Thai sauce.
Crispy Prawn Stir Fry With Vege
Crispy battered fried prawn tossed with Thai chilli paste and seasonal veggie.
Massaman Lamb Shank(with Roti)
Slow braised New Zealand lamb shank with massaman curry & five spice, finish with carrot, Onion & Potato.
Simmer Duck Noodles Soup
Simmer duck over noodles bathed in a delicious sauce.
Sweet & Sour Pla Tod Krob
Deep fried fish fillets with sweet & sour sauce on bed of vegetables.
Choo Chee Pla Tod Krob
Deep fried fish fillets served with a chef's special curry sauce.
Crispy Pork Stir Fried With Mixed Vegetables
Stir fried mixed vegetable & crispy pork in garlic sauce.
Tom Yum Curry Chicken
Enjoy the rich and spicy flavors of Tom Yum Curry. This dish brings together aromatic herbs and a zesty broth, perfect for a warming meal.
Pork Belly In Basil Sauce
Pork belly with aromatic basil and bold savoury flavour
Crispy Chicken Stir Fry
Crispy battered fried chicken tossed with Thai chilli paste and seasonal veggie.
Extra
Rice (extra)
Cashew Nut
Peanut Sauce
Fried Egg
Vegetables
Paratha Bread ( Flaky , Layered Flat Bread )
Roti Bread ( Whole Wheat Bread )
Extra Prawns
Cocconut Rice
Coconut Rice is a fragrant and tasty dish made with rice cooked in creamy coconut milk. Enjoy its rich flavor and smooth texture, perfect for any meal.
Desserts Menu
Banana Fritters
Deep fried banana coated in batter and served with ice-cream & caramel syrup. Topped with cashew nut.
Brownie
Warm chocolate brownie served with ice cream, chocolate syrup & Cashew nut.
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream served with whipped cream, chocolate syrup & Cashew nut.
Mixed Ice Cream
Chocolate and Vanilla ice-cream topped with Whipped cream. Chocolate syrup & Cashew nut.
Lunch Menu - Entrees
Mixed Entree Platter
A combination of spring rolls, money bags, fish cakes & chicken satay
4pcs Thai Spring Rolls
Crispy golden rolls served with sweet chilli sauce
4pcs Golden Money Bags
Wrapped with mix of chicken & Thai herbs served with a sweet & sour dipping sauce
5pcs Thai Fish Cakes
Fish patties with Thai herbs served with chilli sauce. Very popular in Thailand
6pcs Deep Fried Chicken Nibbles
Deep fried chicken nibbles served with sweet chilli sauce
Vegetable Tempura
Mixed vegetables deep fried in a light tempura batter
6pcs Deep Fried Tofu
Deep fried tofu served with peanut sauce
4pcs Chicken Satay
Skewered tender grilled chicken pieces served with chefs style peanut sauce
6pcs Pork Spare Ribs
Sweet and tender deep fried pork spare ribs with chefs special sauce
4pcs Curry Puffs
Deep fried minced chicken with onion & kumara in puff pastry
4pcs Crumbed Prawns
Butterflied prawn cutlets coated in a light golden coconut breadcrumbs
Lunch Menu - Soups
Tom Yum
Hot. Traditional hot & sour soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice & fresh coriander
Tom Kha
A rich aromatic soup that you can enjoy throughout the meal. Fresh torn kaffir lime leaves are used with galangal & coconut milk
Lunch Menu - Thai Curries
Yellow Curry
A mild and hearty curry with onions, carrots, potatoes and pumpkins in a gently spiced coconut base
Red Curry
A rich and aromatic red curry with coconut milk, broccoli, carrot, beans, pumpkin & bamboo shoots
Massaman Curry
A mild, comforting curry with coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and onions, finished with subtle spices and peanuts
Panang Curry
A thick, creamy curry with broccoli, carrot and beans, finished with a rich peanut flavour
Green Curry
A fragrant Thai green curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrot, beans & pumpkin
Lunch Menu - Thai Salads
Yum Thai
Vegetarian Yum. Crispy tofu & Thai style peanut sauce with mix veggie, fresh cucumber, tomato, carrots & lettuce
Larb
A traditional Thai salad with ground roasted sticky rice, chilli, lemon juice, coriander, onion and galangal served over fresh salad greens
Nam Tok
A flavourful Thai salad marinated in fish sauce tossed with lemon juice, onion, coriander and chilli paste, served on a bed of fresh salad
Lunch Menu - Main Stir Fry
Cashew
Stir-fried with roasted cashew nuts, fresh vegetables and rich chilli paste
Oyster Sauce
Cooked in savoury oyster sauce with seasonal vegetables
Peanut Sauce
Stir-fried with vegetables in a creamy, chefs special peanut sauce
Basil
Hot. Stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, vegetables and aromatic Thai basil
Pad Prik Sod
Hot. Fresh chilli stir fried. Cooked with fresh chilli, garlic and seasonal vegetables for a bold kick
Ginger
Lightly stir-fried with fresh ginger and crisp vegetables
Garlic & Pepper
Flavoured with garlic, black pepper and fresh vegetables
Sweet & Sour
Cooked with tomato, pineapple, cucumber with chefs sweet & sour sauce
Lunch Menu - Rice & Noodles
Fried Rice
Fried rice with egg & vegetables prepared in chefs Thai style
Pad Thai
Stir fried Thai rice noodles with bean sprouts, chives & crushed peanuts
Pad See-ew
Stir fried big rice noodles in homemade soy sauce & seasonable vegetables in chefs secret recipe
Noodles Pad Kee Mao
Hot. Spicy basil flavoured noodles stir-fried with veggies and your choice of protein
Stir Fried Egg Noodle
Stir fried with egg noodles & seasonable vegetables
Lunch Menu - Authentic Thai Noodle Soup
Tom Yum Minced Pork Noodle Soup
Hot. Minced pork with noodle soup that is spicy & sour and all kinds of yum
Pork Meat Ball Noodle Soup
Fresh pork meat balls & noodles with delicious sauce
Beef Meat Ball Noodle Soup
Fresh beef meat balls & noodles with delicious sauce
Chicken Noodle Soup
Delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup to warm you up from the inside out
Lunch Menu - Breads
Roti Bread
Drinks
Coke
Ginger beer
Fanta
Sprite
Thai Ice Tea (Lemon)
KombuchaI (Ginger & Lemon)
Kombucha (Rasberry Lemonade)
Thonglor Thai Restaurant
Thonglor offers a modern central-city interpretation of Thai dining, with a stylish High Street room and a menu that rewards sharing. Som tum, crispy pork-belly salad and spicy fish with herbs bring lime, chilli and texture to the table. Pad Thai remains available for a familiar anchor, while larb adds roasted rice, herbs and a sharper savoury edge. The platter is a practical introduction when several diners want to sample the entrées.
Recent guests give particular praise to green and red curries, mango sticky rice and service that helps with unfamiliar dishes. Thonglor is a strong match for a sociable dinner because the menu moves easily between snacks, salads, noodles and larger plates. Begin with one fresh or spicy dish before adding coconut-rich curry; otherwise the sweeter elements can dominate. Paid central parking requires some planning, and the compact room benefits from a reservation when events make High Street busy.
Address: 5/177 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Thonglor Thai Restaurant Christchurch Menu
Featured Items
Pad Kra Prow Moo Sub Kai Dow
Pad Thai chicken
Labb chicken
Som tum pla rah
Tom Yum Prawns
Pad See Ew chicken
Most Ordered
Moo-ping ( pork skewers )
Typically includes a variety of Thai appetizers such as spring rolls, curry puffs, fish cakes, and satay skewers.
Fried Squid Salt & Pepper
Lightly battered and deep-fried squid, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and chili.
ice cha Thai tea
Thai iced tea blended with crushed ice, typically includes black tea, spices, sugar, and evaporated milk, creating a refreshing and creamy dessert beverage.
pad kra prow crispy pork belly
Crispy pork belly stir-fried with basil, green beans, and bell peppers, served with jasmine rice, topped with a fried egg, and accompanied by a side of chili and garlic sauce.
Chang Thai Hornby Restaurant
Chang Thai distinguishes itself with regional noodles and house specials that reach beyond the standard suburban menu. Khao soi combines curry broth, noodles and crisp toppings, while pink yentafo noodle soup and tom yum noodles offer different balances of sweetness, acidity and heat. Sago dumplings, fermented pork with crispy rice and grilled pork neck create a more exploratory shared meal than a routine sequence of spring rolls and pad Thai.
Current reviews often highlight the khao soi, creamy tom yum and welcoming owners. Seven stated spice levels make the menu unusually adaptable, although a high number should be chosen for flavour preference rather than bravado. Hornby diners can also use the familiar curries and stir-fries as anchors for the rarer dishes. Finish with bua loy rice balls, red ruby water chestnuts or another coconut dessert if available; these traditional sweets provide a gentler close after chilli, fermented flavours and grilled meat.
Address: 21 Shands Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Chang Thai Menu
Entrees & Appetizers
Summer rolls with tofu
Summer rolls with chicken
Summer rolls with prawn
Seafood spring rolls
Veggie spring rolls
Mini mixed salad and veg rolls
Fried squid
Satay chicken
Prawn croquettes
Roti and peanut
Chicken wings
Fish cakes
Sago dumplings
Fish and chips
Pork dumplings
Crab rangoon
Deep fried chicken knuckles
Curry puffs
Prawn tempura
Authentic Thai Noodles & Rice
Pad See Ew (Stir-fried noodle soy sauce)
Spicy basil noodles
Egg noodles
Glass noodles
Khao Soi (Northern Thai curry noodles)
Clear soup noodle
Dark noodle soup
Yentafo (Pink noodle)
Pork tomyam noodle
Tomyam fried rice
Pineapple fried rice
Thai fried rice
In-House Special Dishes
Egg noodles dry tomyum
Fried sun dried beef
Grilled pork skewers
Grilled pork neck w/ sticky rice
Grilled pork larb
Mixed Seafood salad
Stir-fried seafood curry sauce
Fried sea bass w/ herbs & Chilli
Fried Sea bass w/ Thai Salad
Fried sea bass w/ Chilli sauce
Deep fried Ling fish fillets curry sauce
Deep fried ling fish salad
Ling fish fillet with black pepper
Khao Soi with Chicken Katsu
Khao Soi with deep fried Prawns
Pork soft bones soup (Tom Zabb)
Fermented pork & crispy rice salad (Yum-Naam)
Traditional Thai glass noodle salad with shrimp
Salad Rice vermicelli Thai sausage
Orange chicken
Unique Thai Desserts
Bua Loy (Rice balls in sweet coconut milk)
Longan sticky rice w/ coconut milk
Sago & corn w/ coconut milk
Red Ruby (Water chestnut) jackfruit coconut milk
Thai Garden Christchurch
Thai Garden is a large, energetic Cranford Street restaurant built for groups as well as neighbourhood dinners. Its menu crosses Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese influences. Kung pao chicken uses Szechuan peppercorn, ginger, garlic, dried chilli and peanuts, while lamb shank massaman leans into coconut, potatoes and gentle spice. Cashews with tempura chicken supplies crunch, and tom yum or larb brings the acidity needed to balance those richer plates.
The kitchen marks dishes that can be adapted for gluten-free or vegan diners, but anyone with a strict allergy should still confirm sauces and fryer use. Current reviews praise the food and spacious setting while showing some variation in service pace, so allow time during crowded sessions. Groups of five or more can use sharing menus to cover noodles, curry, stir-fry and rice without over-ordering. Smaller tables should resist the breadth of the menu and choose two or three dishes with clearly different flavour profiles.
Address: 484 Cranford Street, Papanui, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Thai Garden on Cranford Menu
Tasty Nibbles
GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Can be made Gluten Free; V = Can be made Vegan
Spring Rolls
Freshly made rice paper rolls, stuffed full of minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles. GF GFO V
Crispy Spring Rolls
Tasty sautéed vegetables, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried. GF GFO V
Guri Puffs
Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces. GF GFO V
Pork Spare Ribs
Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our dipping sauces. GF GFO V
Crispy Pork Belly
Glazed in caramelised honey, soy, garlic and sesame sauce. GF GFO V
Combination
Combination of chicken sticks, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs. GF GFO V
Satay Chicken Sticks
Dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice. GF GFO V
Salt & Pepper Squid
Lightly battered squid, pepper, salt and chilli, served with sriracha mayo sauce. GF GFO V
Crispy Prawns
Prawn cutlets coated in crushed dried rice and served with Vietnamese dipping sauce. GF GFO V
Roti & Peanut Sauce
Toasted roti bread and our signature peanut sauce. GF GFO V
Asian Spicy Soups
GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Can be made Gluten Free; V = Can be made Vegan
Tom Yum
Hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander. GF GFO V
Coconut Cream Soup
Spicy yet smooth and tantalising to the taste buds, similar to Tom Yum but with added coconut cream, distinct flavours of lemon and fresh coriander. GF GFO V
Noodle Soup (no rice)
A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. GF GFO V
Spicy Salads
GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Can be made Gluten Free; V = Can be made Vegan
Thai Yum Salad
Sliced chicken, roasted rice powder, shallots, spring onions, mint, coriander, fish sauce, chilli and lime. GF GFO V
Larb Chicken Salad
Sliced chicken, roasted rice powder, shallots, spring onions, mint, coriander, fish sauce, chilli and lime. GF GFO V
Vietnamese Salad
Mint, coriander, lime juice, fish sauce, mixed with salad, red onion, and tomato. GF GFO V
Fried Rice
GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Can be made Gluten Free; V = Can be made Vegan
Fried Rice
A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. GF GFO V
Spicy Fried Rice
Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices blended to enhance the traditional favourites. GF GFO V
Clay Pot Rice
Mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. GF GFO V
Noodles
GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Can be made Gluten Free; V = Can be made Vegan
Pad Thai
White rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in our special pad thai sauce, served with fresh lemon and sprouts. GF GFO V
Stir Fried Noodles
Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. GF GFO V
Spicy Fried Noodle with Basil
Flat white rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and our spicy paste. GF GFO V
Curries
GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Can be made Gluten Free; V = Can be made Vegan
Green Curry
The finest green curry paste, slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, an array of selected fresh vegetables, and fresh basil herb. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $31.5 GF GFO V
Red Curry
Succulent cuts of meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $31.5 GF GFO V
Massaman Curry
A mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, vegetables, ginger and peanuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $31.5 GF GFO V
Panang Curry
A spicy curry cooked with creamy coconut cream, kaffir lime leave and vegetables. A popular curry with a slight lime tang. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $31.5 GF GFO V
Lamb Shanks in Massaman Curry
Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts. One shank $27.5 Two shanks $39.9 GF GFO V
Laksa (no rice)
Fresh vegetables cooked in Laksa paste and coconut cream. Served on a bed of vermicelli noodles and topped with thin rashers of omelette, fresh coriander and fried shallot. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables $26.9 Prawn $31.5 GF GFO V
Chef’s Chicken Curry
Mild curry paste, slow cooked with, creamy coconut cream, potatoes, herbs and spices. GF GFO V
Beef Rendang Curry
Slow cooked curry, tender chunky beef, coconut cream, cumin, coriander, spices and toasted coconut – inspired by Thailand’s Southern neighbour. GF GFO V
Stir Frys
GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Can be made Gluten Free; V = Can be made Vegan
Chilli Stir Fry
Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $30.5 GF GFO V
Garlic Prik Thai Hot Plate
Fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $30.5 GF GFO V
Chilli and Fresh Basil
Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $30.5 GF GFO V
Cashew Nut Stir Fry
An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $27.5 Prawn $30.9 GF GFO V
Cashews and Tempura
Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables. GF GFO V
Ginger Stir Fry
Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables and mushrooms. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $30.5 GF GFO V
Sweet and Sour
A real tasty special sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple. Pork, Battered Chicken, or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn or Battered Fish $30.5 GF GFO V
Peanut Sauce Stir Fry
Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $28.9 GF GFO V
Oyster Sauce Stir Fry
Fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce and mushrooms. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $30.5 GF GFO V
Black Pepper Stir Fry
Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $30.5 GF GFO V
Lemongrass Chicken
Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder. GF GFO V
Spicy Herbs
This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu $26.9 Prawn $30.5 GF GFO V
Honey Lemon Chicken
Battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. GF GFO V
Vietnamese Fried Fish Steak
Fish fillets dipped in tempura batter and deep fried, with stir fried tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms and covered in a mild garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce. GF GFO V
Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy, sweet and delicious chicken thighs with Szechuan peppercorn, garlic, ginger, spring onions, and dried red chillies, and peanuts. GF GFO V
Sharing Menu 1
Sharing Menu will be served banquet style. Meals on the Sharing Menu can be exchanged for any meal on our main menu. Minimum of 5 people. $29.90 per person for main meals only. $41.50 per person for entrée and main meals.
Combination Entrée
Stir Fried Noodles with Beef
Chicken Cashew Nut
Massaman Curry with Pork
Pad Thai with Chicken
Prawn Garlic Hot Plate
Steamed Jasmine Rice
served with steamed jasmine rice
Sharing Menu 2
Sharing Menu will be served banquet style. Meals on the Sharing Menu can be exchanged for any meal on our main menu. Minimum of 5 people. $29.90 per person for main meals only. $41.50 per person for entrée and main meals.
Combination Entrée
Prawn Tom Yum
Vietnamese Spice Fried Noodles with Chicken
Thai Beef Salad
Peanut Sauce Stir Fry with Pork
Vietnamese Fried Fish Steak
Steamed Jasmine Rice
served with steamed jasmine rice
Sharing Menu 3
Sharing Menu will be served banquet style. Meals on the Sharing Menu can be exchanged for any meal on our main menu. Minimum of 5 people. $29.90 per person for main meals only. $41.50 per person for entrée and main meals.
Combination Entrée
Black Pepper Hot Plate with Beef
Laksa with Chicken
Sweet &Sour Pork
Fried Rice with Prawn
Green Curry with Chicken
Steamed Jasmine Rice
served with steamed jasmine rice
Abalone Thai Restaurant
Abalone Thai is a Bishopdale dining room with a broad traditional menu and several less routine proteins. Pad Thai, green curry and fried rice cover the classics, while venison hot plate and paua give the restaurant a recognisable local character. Curry puffs are a dependable crisp opener, and a seafood soup or herb-led salad can bring brightness before the heavier stir-fries arrive.
Recent feedback praises the venison, curry puffs and comfortable ambience, although older reviews show that requested heat levels have not always landed consistently. Explain spice tolerance clearly, especially when ordering for children or older diners, and taste before adding more chilli. The mall location is convenient for parking and collection. Dining in is preferable for a sizzling plate, which relies on heat and aroma, while curries and noodles travel more reliably for takeaway.
Address: Shop 23/135 Farrington Avenue, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Abalone Thai Restaurant Menu
Entrees
A1. Thai Spring Rolls
Deep-fried vegetable spring rolls, with sweet chilli sauce.
A2. Curry Puff
Vegetables, curry powder, Thai herbs in a puff pastry.
A3. Money Bags
Deep-fried minced pork and vegetable money bags, served with sweet chilli sauce.
A4. Crispy Prawns
Battered prawns with a hint of lemongrass, deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce
A5. Pork Spare Ribs
Deep-fried pork ribs cooked with sweet and salty sauce.
A6. Chicken Satay
Grilled chicken loin marinated in exotic herbs and spices, with house made peanut sauce
A8. Fish Cakes
Deep-fried patties of fish, lightly seasoned, served with sweet chilli sauce
A9. Mixed Entree
Chef's selection ( Spring roll, Curry puff, Money bag, Chicken satay and Chicken wing)
A11. Salt & Pepper Squid
Deep-fried salt and pepper squid with sweet chilli sauce.
A14. Fresh Salmon Wings
Deep-fried fresh salmon wings marinated in house with herbs and spices served with sweet chill sauce
A18. Wontons
House made steamed pork and herb wontons with light soy sauce
Soups
T2. Tom Yum Gai ( Chicken )
Fresh lemon juice with chicken and smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and Thai herbs.
T4. Tom Yum Goong ( Prawns )
Thailand's most popular soup. Fresh lemon juice with prawns and a smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and Thai herbs.
T5. Tom Yum Talay ( Mixed Seafood )
Fresh lemon juice with mixed seafood and smooth chicken stock combined with galangal, lemongrass, and Thai herbs.
Salads
S2. Laab Chicken ( Spicy Chicken Salad )
Mince chicken mixed in lime juice, red onion, Thai herbs and house made sauce topped with mint leaves.
S3. Thai Beef Salad
Sliced grilled beef cooked with onion, herbs and Thai seasoning with mixed leaf salad.
S5. Mixed Seafood Salad
A mild dressing of Thai herbs enhanced with lime juice combined with prawns, mussels, squid and scallops.
Noodles — N1. Pad Thai
N1. Tofu Pad Thai
N1. Chicken Pad Thai
N1. Pork Pad Thai
N1. Beef Pad Thai
N1. Combination Meat Pad Thai
Chicken, Beef & Pork
N1. Mixed Seafood Pad Thai
Prawns, Mussels, Squid & Scallops
N1. Prawns Pad Thai
N1. Wild Venison Pad Thai
Tender Loin
N1. Vegetables Pad Thai
Noodles — N2. Pad See Ew
N2. Tofu Pad See Ew
N2. Chicken Pad See Ew
N2. Pork Pad See Ew
N2. Beef Pad See Ew
N2. Combination Meat Pad See Ew
N2. Mixed Seafood Pad See Ew
N2. Prawns Pad See Ew
N2. Wild Venison Pad See Ew
N2. Vegetables Pad See Ew
Noodles — N3. Pad Drunken Noodle
N3. Tofu Pad Drunken Noodle
N3. Chicken Pad Drunken Noodle
N3. Pork Pad Drunken Noodle
N3. Beef Pad Drunken Noodle
N3. Combination Meat Pad Drunken Noodle
N3. Mixed Seafood Pad Drunken Noodle
N3. Prawns Pad Drunken Noodle
N3. Wild Venison Pad Drunken Noodle
N3. Vegetables Pad Druken Noodle
Fried Rice — R1. Kao Pad
R1. Tofu Kao Pad
R1. Chicken Kao Pad
R1. Pork Kao Pad
R1. Beef Kao Pad
R1. Combination Meat Kao Pad
R1. Mixed Seafood Kao Pad
R1. Prawns Kao Pad
R1. Wild Venison Kao Pad
R1. Vegetables Kao Pad
Fried Rice — R2. Kao Pad Kra Prow
R2. Tofu Kao Pad Kra Prow
R2. Chicken Kao Pad Kra Prow
R2. Pork Kao Pad Kra Prow
R2. Beef Kao Pad Kra Prow
R2. Combination Meat Kao Pad Kra Prow
R2. Mixed Seafood Kao Pad Kra Prow
R2. Prawns Kao Pad Kra Prow
R2. Wild Venison Kao Pad Kra Prow
R2. Vegetables Kao Pad Kra Prow
Stir Fried — P1. Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Tofu Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Chicken Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Pork Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Beef Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Combination Meat Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Mixed Seafood Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Prawns Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Lamb Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Wild Venison Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Wild Pork Pad Peanut Sauce
P1. Vegetables Pad Peanut Sauce
Stir Fried — P2. Pad Med Ma Muang ( Cashew Nut )
P2. Tofu Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Chicken Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Pork Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Beef Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Combination Meat Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Mixed Seafood Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Prawns Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Lamb Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Wild Venison Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Wild Pork Pad Med Ma Muang
P2. Vegetables Pad Med Ma Muang
Stir Fried — P3. Pad Piew Wan ( Sweet & Sour Sauce )
P3. Tofu Pad Piew Wan
P3. Chicken Pad Piew Wan
P3. Pork Pad Piew Wan
P3. Beef Pad Piew Wan
P3. Combination Meat Pad Piew Wan
P3. Mixed Seafood Pad Piew Wan
P3. Prawns Pad Piew Wan
P3. Lamb Pad Piew Wan
P3. Wild Venison Pad Piew Wan
P3. Vegetables Pad Piew Wan
Stir Fried — P4. Pad Krateum Prik Thai ( Garlic & Cracked Pepper )
P4. Tofu Pad Krateum Prik Thai
P4. Chicken Pad Krateum Prik Thai
P4. Pork Pad Krateum Prik Thai
P4. Beef Pad Krateum Prik Thai
P4. Combination Meat Pad Krateum Prik Thai
P4. Mixed Seafood Pad Krateum Prik Thai
P4. Prawns Pad Krateum Prik Thai
P4. Lamb Pad Krateum Prik Thai
P4. Wild Venison Pad Krateum Prik Thai
P4. Vegetables Pad Krateum Prik Thai
Stir Fried — P7. Pad Khing ( Ginger )
P7. Tofu Pad Khing
P7. Chicken Pad Khing
P7. Pork Pad Khing
P7. Beef Pad Khing
P7. Combination Meat Pad Khing
P7. Mixed Seafood Pad Khing
P7. Prawns Pad Khing
P7. Wild Venison Pad Khing
P7. Vegetables Pad Khing
Curries — C1. Green Curry
C1. Tofu
Thai Green Curry delivers huge flavour and aroma with bamboo shoots, basil, pumpkin, capsicum and beans.
C1b. Chicken Gang Kiew Wan
C1c. Pork Gang Kiew Wan
C1d. Beef Gang Kiew Wan
C1e. Combination Gang Kiew Wan
C1f. Seafood Gang Kiew Wan
C1g. Prawns Gang Kiew Wan
C1h. Lamb Gang Kiew Wan
C1i. Wild Venison Gang Kiew Wan
C1. Vegetables
Thai Green Curry delivers huge flavour and aroma with bamboo shoots, basil, pumpkin, capsicum and beans.
Curries — C2. Red Curry
C2a. Tofu Gang Dang
C2b. Chicken Gang Dang
C2c. Pork Gang Dang
C2d. Beef Gang Dang
C2e. Combination Gang Dang
C2f. Seafood Gang Dang
C2g. Prawns Gang Dang
C2i. Wild Venison Gang Dang
C2. Vegetables
Curries — Panang Curry
C4a. Tofu Gang Panang
C4b. Chicken Gang Panang
C4c. Pork Gang Panang
C4d. Beef Gang Panang
C4e. Combination Gang Panang
C4f. Seafood Gang Panang
C4g. Prawns Gang Panang
C4h. Lamb Gang Panang
C4i. Wild Venison Gang Panang
C4. Vegetables
Curries — Yellow Curry
C5a. Tofu Gang Garee Gai
C5b. Chicken Gang Garee Gai
C5c. Pork Gang Garee Gai
C5d. Beef Gang Garee Gai
C5e. Combination Gang Garee Gai
C5f. Seafood Gang Garee Gai
C5g. Prawns Gang Garee Gai
C5i. Wild Venison Gang Garee Gai
C5. Vegetables
Curries — Mussaman Curry
C6 Tofu. Mussaman Curry
C6b. Chicken Gang Mussaman Nure
C6c. Pork Gang Mussaman Nure
C6d. Beef Gang Mussaman Nure
C6e. Combination Gang Mussaman Nure
C6f. Seafood Gang Mussaman Nure
C6g. Prawns Gang Mussaman Nure
C6i. Wild Venison Gang Mussaman Nure
C6. Vegetables
Curries — Jungle Curry
C7a. Tofu Gang Parr
C7b. Chicken Gang Parr
C7c. Pork Gang Parr
C7d. Beef Gang Parr
C7e. Combination Gang Parr
C7f. Seafood Gang Parr
C7g. Prawns Gang Parr
C7i. Wild Venison Gang Parr
C7. Vegetables
Chef's Specials
Sp1. Hor Mok Talay
Steamed green lip mussels, squid, scallops and prawns with fresh season vegetables, curry paste and coconut milk. Rice is not included.
Sp5. Chu Chee King Prawns
Delicious king prawns cooked with red curry sauce, coconut cream, basil and fresh season vegetables. Rice is not included.
Sp8. Lamb Shank Curry
Slow cooked lamb shank massaman curry with pineapple, onion, baby pea's, carrot and potato puff's. Rice is not included.
Sl3. Fresh Blue Cod (salt & Pepper)
Deep-fried fillets of fresh blue cod with fresh season vegetables and house made sauce. Rice is not included.
Sl7. Sliced Roast Duck Breast
Sliced roast duck breast stir-fried with fresh season vegetables and house made sauce. Rice is not included.
Side
Thai Jasmine Rice
Roti
Coconut Rice
Fried Noodles
Soft Drinks
Coke
Coke Zero
Fanta
Sprite
Ginger Beer
The Lucky Thai
The Lucky Thai is a compact Hornby restaurant that focuses on dependable curries, noodles and stir-fries rather than elaborate presentation. Pad Thai, green curry and Thai beef dishes form the core, supported by crisp entrées and a useful range of tofu or vegetable choices. The simple format suits a relaxed family dinner or a quick collection on the way home.
Recent diners describe warm service, generous food and a calm atmosphere, with delivery orders moving steadily from the kitchen. A curry and one wok dish make a more varied order than two coconut sauces; add a salad or ginger stir-fry when you want freshness. Gluten-free requests have been accommodated for some customers, but ingredients and shared preparation should be confirmed each time. Cash and payment arrangements can change, so check current options before collecting a large order.
Address: 299A Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
The Lucky Thai Menu
Entrees
1. Spring Roll
8 pieces deep fried vegetarian roll with sweet chilli sauce
2. Curry Puff
4 pieces deep fried kumara with onion in puff pastry
3. Fish Cake
4 pieces deep fried fish patties with Thai herbs, and sweet chilli sauce
4. Gai Satay
4 pieces chicken marinated in tumeric and peanut sauce
Pork Spare Ribs
5 pieces marinated pork rib in brown gravy
Chicken Wings
5 pieces deep fired chicken wings
Vegetarian Wontons
4 pieces vegetarian wontons filled with mixed veges
Crumbed Prawns
Butterflied prawn cutlets coated in a light golden coconut breadcrumbs
Soup
5. Tom Kha Gai
Lemon flavoured coconut milk soup with chicken
6. Tom Yum Gai
Hot and sour soup with chicken, mushrooms and Thai herbs .
7. Tom yum Goong
Hot and sour soup with prawns, mushrooms and Thai herbs
Salads
8. Yum (Thai salad)
Thai hot and sour with fresh Thai herbs
9. Larb
Minced herbs sour salad with roasted ground rice
Mains
10. Gaeng Keow Wharn (Green Curry)
Green curry paste with coconut milk and vegetables
11. Gaeng Dang (Red Curry)
Red curry paste with coconut milk and vegetables
12. Mussaman (Brown Curry)
Brown curry paste with coconut milk, potato and peanuts, topped with fried shallots
13. Phanang (Thick Curry)
Phanang curry paste with coconut milk, crushed peanuts, vegetables
14. Pad Nummun Hoy (Oyster Sauce)
Stir fried vegetables, oyster sauce in Thai style
15. Pad Med Mamuang (Cashew Nuts)
Stir fried in Thai sauce with vegetables and cashew nuts
16. Pad Khing (Ginger)
Stir fried with fresh ginger, vegetables and onions in bean sauce
17. Pad Bai KraProw (Basil)
Stir fried with fresh chilli, basil leaves ,garlic and capsicum
18. Pad Peanut Sauce
Stir fried with vegetables and peanut sauce
19. Pad Kratiem Prik Thai (Garlic)
Stir fried with special garlic sauce with pepper and mushrooms
20. Pad Priew Wharn (Sweet and Sour)
Stir fried with sweet and sour sauce Thai style, pineapple and tomato
Noodles / Rice
26. Pad Thai
Stir fried rice noodles with egg, peanut and mixed vegetables in tamarind juice
27. Pad See Eiw
Stir fried rice noodles with egg and vegetables in sweet soy sauce
28. Khao Pad
Fried rice with egg and mixed vegetables
Chaiyaphum Noodles
Seafood
21. Seafood Yellow Curry
Concentrated yellow curry powder stir fried with onions and eggs.
22. Prawn Green Curry
Prawns in green curry paste, coconut milk and vegetables
23. Prawn Red Curry
Prawns in red curry paste, coconut milk and vegetables.
24. Seafood Garlic
Prawns or calamari in special garlic sauce with pepper and mushroom
25. Prawns Ginger
Prawns with ginger, onions and mushroom.
Specials
Duck Curry
Jungle Curry
Crispy Pork
Crispy Chicken
Fish Dish
Vegetarian
29. Tom Yum
Hot and sour soup, mixed vegetables and Thai herbs
30. Tom Kha
Lemon flavoured coconut milk soup with mixed vegetables and Thai herbs
31. Green Curry
Mixed vegetables in green curry paste with coconut milk
32. Red Curry
Mixed vegetables in red chilli paste with coconut milk
33. Garlic Sauce
Stir fried mixed vegetables in garlic sauce
34. Peanut Sauce
Stir fried mixed vegetables in peanut sauce
35. Oyster Sauce
Stir fried mixed vegetables and oyster sauce in Thai style
36. Pad Thai
Stir fried rice noodles with eggs and vegetables in tamarind sauce
37. Pad See Eiw
Stir fried rice noodles, eggs and vegetables in sweet soy sauce
38. Fried Rice
Fried rice with mixed vegetables and eggs
Drinks
Soft Drinks
Juices
BYO I Wine Only
The Nook Thai Eatery
The Nook occupies one of New Regent Street’s colourful heritage shopfronts and pairs a small dining room with a substantial Thai menu. Green curry, tom yum, pad see ew and drunken noodles cover the classic flavour spectrum, while pineapple fried rice and lamb-shank curry suit diners wanting something more substantial. The intimate setting gives a meal character, though tables can feel close when the street is busy.
Recent reviews regularly praise fresh ingredients, generous portions and gracious service, with noodle soup, fried rice and curry among the recurring favourites. The Nook is convenient before a theatre performance, but leave enough time for a full dinner during peak sessions. Because portions can be large, couples often need only two mains and perhaps one entrée. Confirm whether rice is separate, and use the staff’s guidance on chilli so the herbal and sour notes remain clear rather than disappearing under heat.
Address: 24 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
The Nook Thai Eatery Menu
Entree
Satay Chicken (GF)
The Nook secret recipe. Marinated chicken satay served with The Nook homemade peanut sauce
Money Bags (Thoong-Thong) 5pcs
Deep fried crispy pastry stuffed with shrimp, surimi, pea and corn
Deep fried Spring rolls 4pcs
Chicken or Vegetable
Curry Puff 4pcs
Crispy Prawns
Deep fried crumbed prawn served with homemade sweet and sour sauce.
Mixed platter for two
Two money bags, two satay chicken, two crispy prawns and two spring
Chef's Selections
Meals do not come with steamed rice
Cheeky Beef Curry
Caramelised beef cheeks in sweet and tangy curry sauce. Served with green veg. (Contains Shrimps)
Lamb Shank Massaman
Lamb shank infused with massaman sauce. Served with greens. (Contains Shrimps)
Roasted Duck Curry
Red Curry with roasted duck (135g), Fresh pineapple, cherry tomato grapes and vegetable (Contains Shrimps)
Chiang Mai Pork
A boneless pork leg in an authentic, rich, sweet and sour curry from Northern Thailand. One of a few curries that does not have coconut cream. (Contains Shrimps)
Soup
Meals do not come with steamed rice. Extra Meat/Vegetable $6.50; Extra King Prawn (Each) $2.50
Tom Yum Soup
Green Curry
Red Curry
Panang Curry
Yellow Curry
Massaman Curry
Stir Fried
Meals do not come with steamed rice. Extra Meat/Vegetable $6.50; Extra King Prawn (Each) $2.50
Cashew Nut
Peanut Sauce
Chilli & Garlic
Sweet & Sour Sauce
Black Pepper & Garlic
Pad Prik Gang
Thai Basil
Stir Fry thai basil serve on rice. Extra Fried Egg on top $3.50; Extra Meat/Vegetable $6.50; Extra King Prawn (Each) $2.50
Mains
Meals do not come with steamed rice. Extra Meat/Vegetable $6.50; Extra King Prawn (Each) $2.50
Beef Salad
Pan fried sliced beef mixed with fresh salad and Chef's special Thai style dressing.
Pad Puk (GFO) (VGO)
Stir-fried vegetable with oyster sauce made with seasonal vegetable.
Fried Rice (GFO) (VGO)
Signature Thai style fried rice with your choice of protein.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Traditional Thai fried rice with fresh pineapple, cashew nut, raisin and seasonal vegetable.
Choo Chee King Prawns (GF)
King Prawn cooked in a thick red curry sauce (Choo Chee sauce) with seasonal vegetable. *Contains Shrimps
Pad Thai (GFO) (VGO)
Stir fried noodle with The Nook's Pad-Thai sauce eggs, bean sprout and crushed peanut.
Black Pepper Fish
Stir-fried battered fish with seasonal vegetable in special house black pepper sauce.
Boat Noodles
Pork or Beef Noodle Soup
Pad See Ew
Noodles
Vegetable
King Prawn
Fish
Seafood
Extra Meat
Extra King Prawn (Each)
Drunken Noodles
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Tofu
Vegetable
King Prawn
Fish
Seafood
Extra Meat
Extra King Prawn (Each)
Side Dish
Steamed Rice
500ml
Potato Wedges
Fresh Chilli
Side of Stir-fried Vegetable
Roti
Roti with Peanut Sauce
Drinks
Coke
Coke Zero
Sprite
Dry Ginger Ale
L&P
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Raspberry & Coke
Tonic Water
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Apple Juice
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Iced Coffee
Iced Chocolate
Thai Iced Coffee
Thai Iced Milk Tea
Thai Lemon Iced Tea
Nom Yen (Pink Milk)
Thai Green Iced Tea
Longan Drink
Strawberry Soda
Ice Cream
Final Thoughts
Christchurch’s Thai scene is broad enough to match the meal to the occasion. Thai Orchid and Thonglor suit a polished central dinner, Krung Thep brings a livelier street-food rhythm, and Hoon Hay, La Ruby, Chang Thai, Thai Garden, Abalone, The Lucky Thai and The Nook cover neighbourhood meals with distinct strengths. The most useful choice depends on whether the table values regional dishes, a comfortable room, dietary flexibility, easy collection or a particular curry style.
Build the order around contrast and the food becomes more expressive: crisp against soft, sour against coconut-rich, herbaceous against slow-cooked, and one carefully chosen level of heat rather than chilli everywhere. Menus, service periods and availability can change, so confirm current details with the restaurant, especially for allergies or a dish that matters to the visit. A little planning leaves more room to enjoy the balance that makes Thai cooking so rewarding.