Chim Thai is a relaxed Rototuna restaurant where Thai chefs prepare the food on site with fresh herbs and aromatics. Hosts Noi and Don have shaped the venue for both a full evening meal and a simpler takeaway, with tables inside and on the terrace. Dinner runs through most of the week, joined by weekend lunch, while bookings, pickup and delivery give diners several ways to use a kitchen that often works with shareable plates and flexible group orders.
The opening section rewards a table willing to pass dishes around. Pork-and-prawn dumplings and crisp wontons sit beside chicken satay, curry puffs, chilli-garlic squid and fresh duck rice-paper rolls. A mixed entrée gathers several of those smaller bites in one order. Salads bring a brighter counterpoint: som tam balances hot, sour, salty and sweet notes, while grilled beef, roast duck or crispy pork can be paired with vegetables, nuts and lively Thai dressings.
House favourites move from seafood to slow richness and grilled meat. Master Talay Thai combines fish, prawns and squid in a hot-and-sour soybean, chilli and garlic sauce softened with cream. Deep-fried fish takes chilli and sweet-and-sour flavours, honey-soy roast duck offers a gentler profile, and Crying Tiger centres on marinated sirloin with dipping sauce. Black-pepper lamb and crispy pork belly in Panang curry sauce add two particularly substantial choices for a shared dinner.
Curries and wok dishes make the wider menu easy to navigate by flavour. Massaman brings beef, potato and peanuts into coconut milk, while green, red, yellow and Panang styles cover different levels of richness and heat; roast-duck curry adds pineapple and lychee. Basil-chilli, ginger, garlic-pepper and cashew stir-fries can be followed by pad Thai or spicy rice noodles. Beer, wine, smoothies and other alcohol-free drinks round out a restaurant also equipped for celebrations and group functions.
Address: Unit 9, 111 Thomas Road, Rototuna, Hamilton 3210, New Zealand
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Chim Thai Menu
Soup
Main size only served with steamed rice
Tom Yum Goong
Hot and sour with prawn, fragrant herbs and a dash of cream. GF
Thai Salad
All served with steamed rice
Som Tom
Hot, sour, salty, sweet salad made with raw carrot, tomato, chives and peanuts; add prawns. GF
Yum Moo Grob
Crispy pork with salad vegetables in spicy Thai dressing. GF
Yum Nuer Yang
Grilled beef rump on spicy salad in spicy Thai dressing. GF
Yum Ped Yang
Roast duck with fresh salad. GF
Wok
All served with steamed rice. All Wok dishes may be made GF if requested
Pad Med
Stir fried Beef, Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Prawn, vegetable and cashew nut.
Kana Moo Grob
Crispy pork, garlic, vegetables and oyster sauce.
Pad Preaw Wan
Beef, Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Prawn with vegetables, pineapple, tomatoes and sweet and sour sauce
Pad Kra Pao
Beef, Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Prawns with basil, chilli and garlic sauce.
Pad Khing
Beef, Chicken, Tofu or Prawn and vegetables stir fried with ginger sauce.
Pad Pak Rwm
Seasonal vegetables stir fried with soy sauce and garlic. (Add chicken, tofu, meat or prawn)
Pad Kra Tiam Prik Tai
Beef, Chicken, Pork or Prawns stir fried with garlic, pepper and coriander on a bed of vegetables
Pad Satay
Beef, Chicken, Tofu, Pork or Prawns stir fried in satay sauce (peanut) and vegetables.
Noodles
Not served with steamed rice
Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir fried with Beef, chicken, Pork, tofu or prawn, bean sprouts and egg served with peanuts. GF
Pad See Ew
Rice noodles with Beef, Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Prawns stir fried with vegetables, dark soy and egg.
Pad Sen Kee Mao
Rice noodle spicy stir fried with Beef, chicken, pork, tofu or prawn with basil, vegetables, egg, chilli, and garlic.
Pad Sen Satay Sauce
Beef, Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Prawns stir fried with noodles and vegetables in satay (peanut) sauce. GF
Fried Rice
Not served with steamed rice
Khao Pad Kee Mao
Fried Rice Spicy with Beef, Chicken, Tofu or Prawn with basil, chilli, egg, and garlic.
Khao Pad
Fried rice with egg, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Tofu or Prawn and vegetable.
Favourites
All served with steamed rice
Master Talay Thai
Seafood medley (fish fillet, prawn and squid), hot and sour stir fry with chilli soy bean paste and garlic, softened with a splash of cream served sizzling on a hot plate.
Fish Fillet of the Day
Deep fried with: a) Sweet and sour sauce; or b) Green curry
Pork Ribs
Fried with sticky sweet Thai Sauce on vegetables and salad garnish.
Honey Roast Duck
Duck marinated in honey and soy served sizzling on a hot plate.
Crying Tiger
Sirloin steak (250 gram) marinated and grilled served with nam jim (chilli dipping sauce). GF
Black Pepper Lamb
Special black pepper sauce with sliced lamb rump, stir fried with vegetables served sizzling on a hot plate. You may replace lamb with prawn, or tofu.
Crispy Pork Belly
With vegetables, peanuts and Penang curry sauce served sizzling on a hot plate. GF
Crispy Prawns, Garlic and Butter
Fried King prawns in their shell with garlic, chilli, and butter served with spicy seafood dipping sauce.
Chim Thai Sizzling
Your choice of Beef, Pork, Chicken or Tofu or Mixed Seafood (prawn, fish and squid) stir fried, mild with vegetables, cashew nuts and Thai oyster sauce.
Moo Krob Kluk Sauce
Crispy Pork stir fry with Chef’s special sauce, cashew nut, vegetables served sizzling hot.
Sirloin Steak Penang
Grilled sirloin steak with Penang peanut curry sauce on vegetables. GF
Three Kings Lamb
(extra spicy, heat cannot be reduced) Lamb rump stir fried with a combination of 3 chilli pastes, vegetables, coconut, cashew nuts and Thai herbs.
Meuk Ga-ta
Tender squid stir fried with garlic chilli sauce served on hot plate with vegetables.
Curry
All served with steamed rice
Massaman
Curry of Beef with onion, peanuts and potato. GF
Gaeng Keaw Wan
Green curry with coconut milk, vegetables. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu or Prawn. GF
Gaeng Phed Ped Yang
Roast Duck curry with coconut, vegetable pineapple and lychee. GF
Gaeng Penang
Penang curry (less saucy than red curry) with peanuts, coconut, chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu, or Prawn. GF
Gaeng Dang
Red curry with coconut milk and vegetables. Chicken, Pork, Beef, Tofu, or Prawn. GF
Gaeng Gari
Yellow curry with coconut milk, potato, onion and vegetables. Chicken, pork, beef, tofu or prawn. GF
On the side
Steamed Rice
GF
Coconut Rice
GF
Dipping sauce or minced chilli
GF
On the side Extra peanut sauce
GF
Steamed vegetables
GF
Cashew Nut
GF
Extras (in the meal)
Vegetable
Meat (Beef, Pork, Chicken, Tofu)
Crispy Pork
Prawn
Coconut sauce (in curry or soup)
CHIM PLATES – Pickings
Our take on Tapas, Thai style
Chim Mix
A mix of Thai dumplings, chicken wings, curry puffs, wontons and fried spring rolls.
Thai Roti
Grilled Roti with peanut sauce dip
French Fries
with Aioli or tomato sauce
CHIM PLATES – Fresh
Spring rolls
freshly made rice paper rolls, with duck and salad with dipping sauce, may include peanuts. GF
Salmon Tartare
Fresh salmon with red onion coriander and served with wonton crackers.
CHIM PLATES – Vegetarian
Fresh Tofu Spring Rolls
Freshly made rice paper rolls, with tofu and salad with dipping sauce, may include peanuts. GF
Fried Spring Rolls
Finger sized spring rolls deep fried served with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Golden Tofu
Deep fried with peanut sauce. GF
Vegetable Tempura
Mixed vegetable, deep fried with tempura batter with sweet chilli or Si Racha sauce.
CHIM PLATES – Steamed
Steamed Green Lipped Mussels
in their shell served with either Thai Seafood sauce or green curry sauce
Thai Dumpling
With minced pork and prawn
CHIM PLATES – Fried
Pi Gai Tod
Fried Chicken Wing (GF by request).
Chilli Squid
Lightly crumbed with chilli and garlic with crispy noodles.
Pork Ribs
Sticky ribs with honey glaze.
Curry Puffs
Minced chicken with curry powder, potato and onions in crisp pastry.
Wonton Tod
Pork and prawn filled wontons deep fried.
CHIM PLATES – Grilled
Chicken Satay
marinated chicken satays, with peanut sauce. GF
Duck Roti
Roast duck on roti with cucumber, carrot and spring onion dressed in homemade hoisin sauce.
Sparkling
Leonardo Da Vinci Prosecco Veneto, Italy
This wine is light yellow with greenish tints. Light floral perfumes followed by fruity notes. Fresh and lively at the palate with a soft finish.
Veuve Du Vernay Brut 200ml France
The bouquet shows stone fruit, citrus, almond and floral characters, leading to a refreshing palate that’s smooth and rounded.
La Gioiosa Prosecco 200ml Italy
There’s a hint of lemon to the scent and it’s light, soft and refreshingly dry and a pleasing grapey after-taste.
Sauvignon Blanc
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.
Kim Crawford Alcohol Free Marlborough
Delivers bright aromas of passionfruit and guava, highlighted with a refreshing herbal citrus finish.
Pinot Gris
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.
Delta Pinot Gris Marlborough
Pure & elegant with notes of poached pear, soft spices with a flavour some dry finish. Thai cuisine food pairing is recommended by the supplier.
Soho Jagger Point Marlborough
Dry in style, this elegant wine has plush yellow stone fruits, minerals & a lovely spicy tangerine peel finish. Deliciously textured & beautifully balanced with a touch of pear drop leading to a continuous pure finish.
Cocktails
A selection of traditional cocktails that are popular in the bars and beach resorts of Thailand
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso and sugar syrup.
Pina Colada
Rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice, the national drink of Puerto Rico since 1978.
Lychee Mojito
Rum, sugar syrup, lime juice, lychee, soda and mint.
Mojito
Rum, sugar syrup, lime, soda and mint, born in Havana, Cuba but the exact origin is debated.
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco, cointreau, Aperol topped with soda water.
Bottled Beers and Cider
Speights Gold / Waikato
Kiwi
Singha / Chang
Thailand
Tiger / Corona / Peroni / Heineken
International
Stoke Pilsner or IPA / Hazy Tuatara Pale Ale
Kiwi Craft
Coffee and Chocolate
Short Black / Long Black
Flat White / Cappuccino / Café Latte / Chai Latte / Café Mocha / Hot Chocolate
Iced Chocolate / Ice Mocha / Iced Coffee
Coffee over Ice
Mocktails
Chim Thai Sunrise
Mango and orange juice with raspberry cordial topped with Sprite.
Chim Thai Sunset
Coconut cream, Pineapple Juice, Lime and Mint, topped with Soda Water.
Chim Thai Fizz
Apple Juice, pomegranate and lemonade.
Lychee Mojito
Lychee, mint and lime blended topped with Soda Water.
Soft Drinks / Water / Juices
Soft Drinks: Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Ginger Ale, Soda, Tonic
Lemon Lime and Bitters (Bundaberg)
Ginger Beer (Bundaberg)
Tropical Mango (Bundaberg)
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- Flat white Typical in Hamilton: $5.50 $5.00
- Long black Typical in Hamilton: $5.00 $4.00
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