Thai Classic is a Victoria Street dining room where a booked table, a takeaway collection and home delivery all draw from the same broad Thai menu. Its Hamilton Central location suits both a planned evening meal and a quicker lunch, while BYO wine gives dine-in guests another way to shape the occasion. The restaurant is now connected to Chim Thai as a sister venue but retains its own name, address and extensive selection.
The entree section encourages a varied first round. A mixed plate combines spring roll, fish cake, curry puff, wonton and prawn finger, while chicken satay, sticky pork ribs and squid with salted egg sauce each offer a more focused choice. Tom kha follows with coconut cream, galangal and lemongrass; tom yum takes a sharper route through fresh chilli, coriander, citrus and lemongrass, with chicken, tofu, prawns or mixed seafood available.
Curries cover a wide range of weight and heat. Green and red versions pair coconut cream with vegetables, panang adds cashew nuts, and yellow curry folds in potato, onion and carrot. Massaman centres on beef with potato and cashew, while duck curry brings lychee and pineapple into the sauce. Most curries can be adjusted for several dietary requests, so diners should discuss the required preparation when ordering.
Noodles and chef's dishes add further contrast. Pad Thai, pad see ew and spicy pad khi mao sit beside pineapple fried rice and a crisp wonton variation on pad Thai. Larb, duck salad and a seafood vermicelli salad offer fresher textures, while choo chee prawns, red-curry crispy pork, sizzling duck and mixed seafood with Thai herbs move the meal toward richer sauces and more substantial dinner plates.
Address: 783 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
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Thai Classic Menu
Entrées
Mixed Entrée
Spring roll, fish cake, curry puff, wonton and prawn finger.
Spring Rolls
Finger-sized spring rolls deep fried and served with Thai sweet chilli.
Fish Cake (GF)
Fish patties mixed with spices and Thai herbs. Deep fried and served with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Curry Puffs
Minced chicken, potato, onion and yellow curry wrapped in puff pastry. Deep fried and served with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Wonton
Minced pork and prawn with wonton wraps. Deep fried and served with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Chicken Satay
Skewer of grilled marinated chicken served with peanut sauce.
Duck Roti
Roast duck on roti with cucumber, carrot and homemade hoisin sauce.
Pork Ribs
Sticky pork ribs with honey glaze.
Salmon Salad
Lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, lemon juice, mint, spring onion, coriander.
Grilled Pork Salad
Red onion, spring onion, kaffir lime leaves, mint, coriander, lemon juice and lemongrass.
Thai Classic Grilled Chicken
Cucumber, carrot, red onion, lettuce, coriander.
Thai Classic Squid Ring
Served with parmesan cheese and salted egg sauce
Fried Chicken
Served with fish sauce
Soup
Main size soups served with rice. Your choice of: Chicken $16.00 (Main $26.90), Prawn $17.00 (Main $29.90), Mixed Seafood $18.00 (Main $30.90), Tofu (V) $16.00 (Main $26.90)
Tom Kha Soup
Your choice with coconut cream, mushroom, galanga, lemon juice and lemongrass.
Tom Yum Soup
Lemongrass, mushroom, tomato, coriander, fresh chilli and cream.
Curry
All curries’ heat levels can be reduced upon request. All curries served with rice. Your choice of: Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu (V) $28.90; Prawn or Crispy Pork $30.90
Green Curry (GF)
Green curry cooked with coconut cream and vegetables.
Red Curry (GF)
Red curry cooked with coconut cream and vegetables.
Panang Curry (GF)
Panang curry cooked in coconut cream and Thai herbs, peanuts and vegetables.
Yellow Curry (GF)
Yellow curry cooked in coconut cream with potato, onion and carrot.
Mussaman Beef Curry (GF)
A traditional beef curry slow cooked in coconut cream with cashew nuts, potato and onion.
Duck Curry (GF)
Roast duck curry with coconut cream, vegetables, lychee and pineapple.
Stir Fry
All stir frys served with rice. Your choice of: Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu (V) $27.90; Prawn or Crispy Pork $30.90
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
Stir fried with oyster sauce, broccoli, carrot, pak choy, cabbage and mushroom.
Pad Cashew Nuts
Stir fried with your choice of protein and cashew nuts with vegetables.
Pad Oyster Sauce
Stir fried with your choice of protein in oyster sauce and vegetables.
Pad Kra Praow
Stir fried with your choice of protein with fresh chilli, garlic, basil and vegetables.
Pad Sweet & Sour
Stir fried with your choice of protein, vegetables, tomato, pineapple and a special sweet & sour sauce.
Pad Khing
Stir fried with your choice of protein, vegetables and ginger.
Pad Satay
Stir fried with your choice of protein, vegetables and peanut sauce.
Pad Kra Tiam Prik Tai
Stir fried with your choice of protein in garlic, pepper sauce and vegetables.
Pad Ped
Stir fried with your choice of protein with red chilli paste, vegetables and coconut.
Rice & Noodles
Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu (V) $26.90; Combination Meat $27.90; Prawn or Crispy Pork $28.90
Pad Thai
Your choice of protein with traditional Thai noodles, Asian chives, bean sprouts, egg and ground peanuts.
Pad See Elw
Your choice of protein with stir fried wide rice noodles, egg and vegetables in soy and oyster sauces.
Pad Khi Mao
Your choice of protein with stir fried wide rice noodles, vegetables, egg, fresh chilli and garlic.
Pad Sen Satay Sauce
Your choice of protein with stir fried noodles and vegetables in a satay (peanut) sauce.
Thai Classic Fried Rice
Your choice of protein with stir fried rice, egg, carrot, peas and corn.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Stir fried prawn, chicken, curry powder, rice, egg, pineapple, cashew nuts, carrot, peas and corn.
Crispy Wonton Pad Thai
Crispy wonton containing minced pork and prawn, stir fried with prawn, Pad Thai sauce, egg, peanuts and bean sprouts.
Salad
All salads’ heat levels can be reduced upon request. All salad dishes served with rice.
Crying Tiger
Grilled grass-fed beef strip-loin (250g) with a tamarind sauce.
Steak Salad
Beef strip-loin with chilli jam, onion, kaffir lime leaves, tomatoes and cucumber.
Papaya Salad
Cooked with lemon, chilli, green beans, tomato and peanut
Larb Gai (GF)
Minced chicken with fresh Thai herbs and spicy dressing.
Yum Spicy Salad (GF)
Crispy Pork $30.90; Mixed Seafood $31.90; Your choice of meat with a variety of vegetables, fresh chilli, lemon juice and fish sauce.
Duck Salad
Duck with fresh salad, bean sprouts and orange.
Yum Wun Sen
Vermicelli with mixed seafood, chicken mince and salad in spicy dressing.
Thai Classic Special Dishes
All specialty dishes served with rice. All sizzling plates contain dairy.
Choo Chee Prawn
Creamy red curry sauce cooked with coconut, Thai herbs and vegetables.
Whole Fish (Sea Bass)
Deep fried sea bass fish, topped with your choice of sauce: Chilli Sauce, Garlic and Pepper Sauce, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Kra Pao (Basil Sauce)
Crispy Pork Pad Prik King
Crispy pork belly, stir fried with red curry paste and vegetables.
Yummy Duck Sizzling
Marinated duck covered with a blend of honey and sweet chilli sauce on vegetables, served sizzling hot.
Thai Classic Sizzling
Beef $28.90; Crispy Pork $30.90; Mixed Seafood $31.90; Your choice of meat, mild with vegetables, cashew nuts and Thai oyster sauce, served sizzling hot.
Panang Moo Grob Sizzling (GF)
Crispy pork cooked in a creamy panang curry, with vegetables and peanuts, served sizzling hot.
Sticky Pork Ribs
With a sweet chilli Thai marinade, and vegetables.
Pad Phrik Thiydam (Black Pepper)
Sizzling Beef $28.90; Crispy Pork $30.90; Beef or crispy pork stir fried with black pepper sauce, with vegetables. Served on a hot plate.
Ocean Pad Cha
Mixed seafood including shellfish stir fried with spicy Thai herbs. Served sizzling on a hot plate.
Extras
In The Meal: Vegetables +$6.00; Beef or Chicken or Pork +$8.00; Crispy Pork or Prawns +$10.00. On The Side: Vegetables +$10.00; Crispy Pork +$10.00; Cashew Nuts +$8.00; Steamed Rice +$5.00; Roti +$5.00; Satay Sauce +$5.00; Kid’s Chicken Nuggets +$5.00; French Fries +$8.00
Vegetables
In The Meal
Beef or Chicken or Pork
In The Meal
Crispy Pork or Prawns
In The Meal
Vegetables
On The Side
Crispy Pork
On The Side
Cashew Nuts
On The Side
Steamed Rice
On The Side
Roti
On The Side
Satay Sauce
On The Side
Kid’s Chicken Nuggets
On The Side
French Fries
On The Side
White Wines
Lindauer Brut 200ml
New Zealand. A drier style wine, the taste is crisp and complex with notes of citrus fruits and hints of strawberry
Gancia Prosecco DOC 200ml
Italy. A wine of fresh taste, fruity bouquet with hints of golden apple and acacia flowers
ME By Matahiwi Estate
Wairarapa. Raspberry, nectarine, lemon zest and floral aromas, leading to a vibrant palate that’s juicy, crisp and dry
Rongopai
Marlborough. This full-bodied Marlborough Pinot Gris comes from several Marlborough vineyards delivering gentle fruit, weight and smooth texture with a juicy finish. This wine has a soft finish – medium-dry in style
Kahurangi Estate Reserve
Nelson. Fruit-driven palate which is seductively dry and packed with crunchy pip fruit flavours
Rongopai
Marlborough. Blackcurrant leads the palate into a mix of garden herbs with fennel prominent. Vibrant and juicy with green apple on the finish
Astrolabe
Marlborough. Medium-bodied with white peach, gooseberry and citrus flavours, and a dry mineral finish
Starborough
Marlborough. Textured and rich Chardonnay with stone fruit, subtle oak, and great length
Red Wines
Marlborough Estate Reserve
Marlborough. This Marlborough Pinot Noir has a fresh palate and silky-smooth mouth-feel
Kahurangi Estate Reserve
Nelson. A delightful wine reflects the ripe lifted fruit flavours of a long summer combined with subtle spice and soft tannins making for a pleasurable drinking experience
Shaky Bridge
Central Otago. From some of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in Central Otago (up to 30 years old) this is all lush, dark, juicy fruit goodness with silky tannins
House Red
France. Les Volets Malbec, made with less oak influence than traditional Malbecs, which gives vibrant notes of blueberries, cranberries and cacao nib
Beer & Cider
Speights
Waikato
Steinlager Light (2.5%)
Stoke IPA
Nelson
Singha
Chang
Corona
Mexico
Heineken
Netherlands
Tiger
Singapore
Non-Alcoholic
Otakiri Springs Sparkling Water
300ml
Coke (/Zero), Sprite, Ginger Ale, Soda, or Tonic
ADD Raspberry Cordial +1
Lemon Lime and Bitters
Bundaberg
Ginger Beer
Bundaberg
Diet Ginger Beer
Bundaberg
Tropical Mango
Bundaberg
Apple, Orange, Pineapple, or Mango
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
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