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Thai Garden Christchurch opens every day in Papanui, where guests can book a table, order for collection or arrange delivery. The dining experience extends beyond the food through a bar serving wine, beer and cocktails, while sharing menus give groups of five or more a straightforward communal format. It is equally workable for a conventional dinner, a round of shared dishes or a relaxed drink with food.

Although Thai cooking leads the menu, Malaysian and Vietnamese influences broaden its range. The kitchen emphasizes local ingredients and uses vegetables from its own gardens when available, bringing a direct seasonal element to the wok and curry sections. Spring rolls and fried rice provide familiar entry points, while the wider selection encourages diners to move between noodles, curries, stir fries and hot plates.

Kung Pao chicken is one of the most specific house preparations: chicken thighs are cooked with Szechuan peppercorn, garlic, ginger, spring onion, dried chilli and peanuts. Black pepper and cashew nut stir fries offer different aromatic and nutty profiles, while the garlic prik Thai hot plate combines fresh garlic strips with a selection of vegetables.

Pad Thai and peanut sauce stir fry sit beside green curry and beef rendang, illustrating how the menu moves between noodles, stir fries and curries. Those contrasts make the group menu particularly useful, because a table can share across several cooking styles instead of choosing one narrow theme. Drinks from the bar and the option to dine in or take food home complete a restaurant designed for flexible occasions.

Address: 484 Cranford Street, Papanui, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand

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Thai Garden on Cranford Menu

Tasty Nibbles

GF = Gluten Free; GFO = Can be made Gluten Free; V = Can be made Vegan

Spring Rolls
$12.90

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
$10.90

Tasty sautéed vegetables, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried. GF GFO V

Guri Puffs
$11.90

Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces. GF GFO V

Pork Spare Ribs
$13.50

Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our dipping sauces. GF GFO V

Crispy Pork Belly
$13.50

Glazed in caramelised honey, soy, garlic and sesame sauce. GF GFO V

Combination
$28.90

Combination of chicken sticks, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs. GF GFO V

Satay Chicken Sticks
$12.50

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
$13.90

Lightly battered squid, pepper, salt and chilli, served with sriracha mayo sauce. GF GFO V

Crispy Prawns
$13.90

Prawn cutlets coated in crushed dried rice and served with Vietnamese dipping sauce. GF GFO V

Roti & Peanut Sauce
$9.50

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
$24.90

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
$24.90

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)
$25.90

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
$26.50

Sliced chicken, roasted rice powder, shallots, spring onions, mint, coriander, fish sauce, chilli and lime. GF GFO V

Larb Chicken Salad
$26.50

Sliced chicken, roasted rice powder, shallots, spring onions, mint, coriander, fish sauce, chilli and lime. GF GFO V

Vietnamese Salad
$26.90

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
$24.90

A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. GF GFO V

Spicy Fried Rice
$24.90

Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices blended to enhance the traditional favourites. GF GFO V

Clay Pot Rice
$26.90

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
$25.90

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
$25.90

Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok. GF GFO V

Spicy Fried Noodle with Basil
$25.90

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
$26.90 / Prawn $31.50

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
$26.90 / Prawn $31.50

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
$26.90 / Prawn $31.50

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
$26.90 / Prawn $31.50

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
One shank $27.50 / Two shanks $39.90

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)
$26.90 / Prawn $31.50

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
$27.50

Mild curry paste, slow cooked with, creamy coconut cream, potatoes, herbs and spices. GF GFO V

Beef Rendang Curry
$27.50

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
$26.90 / Prawn $30.50

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
$26.90 / Prawn $30.50

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
$26.90 / Prawn $30.50

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
$27.50 / Prawn $30.90

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
$27.50

Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables. GF GFO V

Ginger Stir Fry
$26.90 / Prawn $30.50

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
$26.90 / Prawn or Battered Fish $30.50

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
$28.90

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
$26.90 / Prawn $30.50

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
$26.90 / Prawn $30.50

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
$26.90

Mouth watering chicken stir-fried with fresh chilli, garlic, lemongrass, onion and turmeric powder. GF GFO V

Spicy Herbs
$26.90 / Prawn $30.50

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
$26.90

Battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. GF GFO V

Vietnamese Fried Fish Steak
$30.50

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
$26.90

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

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