La Ruby Thai Restaurant is a compact Ferrymead dining room built for more than takeaway orders. Reservations, table service and current dine-in bookings make it a practical choice for family meals or dinner with friends, while pickup and delivery cover quieter nights at home. The atmosphere is informal and welcoming, with a menu broad enough for repeat visits rather than one signature dish.
A meal can begin with familiar Thai starters or something lighter. Vegetable tempura, fresh spring rolls and satay cover crisp, fresh and grilled textures, while beef laab introduces the sharper combination of herbs, chilli and acidity. Small and medium soup sections offer another way to start, especially for diners who prefer aromatic broth to fried entrées.
Curries range through massaman, yellow and panang styles, with tofu and vegetable choices giving meat-free diners room to compare different sauces. Pad Thai and pad see ew anchor the noodle selection, while a separate authentic noodle-soup section opens a more broth-led route. Current diners also single out tofu curry and panang, showing how the vegetarian range extends beyond side dishes.
Stir fries and house signatures add another layer: pork belly in basil sauce, crispy chicken or prawns with vegetables, cashew-nut preparations and larb all appear within the current menu structure. Banana fritters provide a warm finish after the savoury courses. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, together with flexible dine-in and takeaway service, make the restaurant workable for groups with different preferences.
Address: 9 Kite Lane, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
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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)
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Fried rice Typical in Christchurch: $19.00 $16.50
- Pad thai Typical in Christchurch: $20.25 $16.50
- Green curry Typical in Christchurch: $22.00 $16.50
- Massaman curry Typical in Christchurch: $22.00 $16.50
- Nasi goreng Typical in Christchurch: $24.00 $25.50
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