Tong Tara Thai Restaurant brings a broad modern Thai menu to Hardy Street in central Nelson. Warm wooden floors, large windows and both indoor and outdoor seating create a relaxed setting, while separate lunch and dinner services from Tuesday to Sunday give the venue the rhythm of a full restaurant rather than a takeaway counter. The kitchen describes its approach as authentic Thai flavour combined with local ingredients, and the dining room is supported by reservations, BYO and a full licence. Pickup, delivery and dine-in ordering add useful flexibility without narrowing the experience to one service style.
The opening courses make it easy to assemble a varied shared start. Crisp vegetarian rolls and curry puffs filled with kumara, pumpkin and potato sit beside prawn rolls, chicken satay with house-made peanut sauce, Thai fish cakes and lemon-pepper calamari. Coconut prawns, pork ribs and fresh rice-paper rolls push the selection from crunchy fried bites towards grilled and herb-led flavours. Combination platters bring several of these elements together for one or two diners, a practical way to explore the kitchen before deciding whether the rest of the meal should follow curry, soup, noodles or stir-fry.
Thai staples are represented with enough choice to suit very different preferences. Tom yum carries lemongrass, galangal, lime and chilli; tom kha follows that aromatic thread and rounds it with coconut. Green, red, Panang, massaman and jungle curries cover a wide spectrum of spice and richness, and many can be ordered with chicken, beef, pork, seafood, vegetables or tofu. Pad Thai, fried rice and other noodle dishes handle a quicker meal, whereas signature plates such as hor mok seafood, fish with Panang sauce and lemongrass stir-fry give dinner a more distinctive centrepiece.
The menu is notably adaptable. Vegetarian choices and gluten-free options are identified across many sections, children's meals have their own place, and the kitchen states that it adds no MSG. Diners can therefore shape an order around diet, spice tolerance and appetite without reducing the table to a single shared compromise. Coconut rice, roti and other add-ons help complete the meal, while desserts and a wine list allow dinner to unfold at a slower pace. That combination of range and flexibility makes Tong Tara suitable for families, mixed groups and Thai-food regulars alike.
Address: 142 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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Tongtara Thai Restaurant Menu
Lunch Special Menu – Starter
No Added MSG. G.O.A = Gluten free option available, SP = Sizzling Plate.
E1 Crispy Vegetarian Roll
Golden deep fried vegetarian spring rolls (6). Vegan
E2 Prawn Roll
Prawn Meat wrapped in thin pastry, Deep fried to golden brown(4)
E3 Golden Puff
Curry Puff pastry filled with Kumara, Pumpkin and Onion. (4)
E4 Chicken Satay Skewer
Grilled marinated chicken skewers served with home-made peanut sauce.(4)
E5 Fish Cake
Thai fish cakes with finely minced fish blended with curry paste served with clear tangy peanut sauce. (4). Gluten free
E6 Lemon & Pepper Calamari
Crumbed calamari served with Garlic Aioli sauce.
E7 Coconut Prawn
Crumbed whole prawn with season coconut fine served with sweet & chilli sauce. (5)
E8 Pork Spare Ribs
Marinated pork spare ribs topped with grill sauce. (5)
E9 Chicken Nibble
Tasty Deep fried Marinated Chicken nibble served with sweet chilli sauce
E13 TongTara Combination (For 2)
Combination Starters, Crispy vegetarian rolls, Golden puffs, Fish cakes, Pork spare ribs.
E14. Mini Tongtara Combination (For1)
Combination starters, Crispy vegetarian rolls, Golden puff, Prawn roll, Chicken Nibble.
E15. Cheesy Pork Spring Roll
Deep fried marinated port spring roll filled with tasty cheese and cream cheese combined, onion, cabbage, and carrot.(2 big pcs)
E16.Chicken Curry Puff
Fluffy Puff pasty filled with chicken mince, carrot, water chestnut, and onion. (4)
E17. Grilled Pork Skewer (Thai Style)
Marinated pork mince with garlic and pepper. Topped with tamarind sauce.(2 skewers)
Lunch Special Menu – Soup
Served with Steamed Rice.
S1 Tom Yum
Most popular Thai soup served with lemongrass, galangal, coriander, lime leaves, tomato, mushrooms, onion, chilli and seasonal Vegetables. Gluten free. Hot
S2 Tom Kha
Creamy Thai coconut soup with galangal, lemongrass, mushrooms, onion, coriander, lime leaves, lime juice and seasonal Vegetables. Gluten free. Mild
Lunch Special Menu – Curry
Served with Steamed Rice.
C3. Panang curry
A medium spicy curry with vegetables and finely chopped lime leaves. Gluten free. Mild
C4. Massaman Curry
Traditional Southern part of Thailand curry. Coconutty, sweet and savoury servee with onion, potato and peanut. Gluten free. Mild
C5. Massaman Lamb Shank
Lamb shank slowly cook to tender in Massaman curry with onion, potato and peanut. Gluten free. Mild
Lunch Special Menu – Stir Fry
Served with Steamed Rice. No Added MSG. G.O.A = Gluten free option available, SP = Sizzling Plate.
F1. Oyster sauce Stir-fry (G.O.A)
Straight oyster sauce stir-fried with mushrooms, onion and seasonal vegetables.
F3. Cashew nut Stir-fry (G.O.A)
This delicious stir-fried recipe features cashew nuts, mushrooms, onion and seasonal vegetables.
F4. Satay sauce Stir-fry
Homemade spiced gourmet peanut sauce stir-fried with mushrooms, and selected vegetables.
F5. Ginger Stir-fry (G.O.A)
Aromatic fresh ginger stir-fried with mushroom, onion and seasonal Vegetables.
F6. Sweet & Sour Stir-fry
A classic stir-fried with pineapple, cucumber, tomato, mushrooms, onion and seasonal vegetables with homemade sweet & sour sauce.
F7. Garlic and Black pepper Stir-fry (G.O.A)
Aromatic garlic and black pepper with coriander stir-fried with mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables.
F8. Basil Stir-fry (G.O.A)
The most well-known spicy dish in Thailand. Basil, garlic, chill, mushrooms, and onion stir-fried with bamboo shoot and vegetables. Extra hot
F9. Spicy Green Bean Stir-fry
Green bean stir-fried with red curry paste, lime leaves, and carrot. Hot
Lunch Special Menu – Rice
14. Thai Fried-rice (G.O.A)
Traditional Thai fried-rice cooked with aromatic jasmine rice, egg, mushrooms, onion and vegetables.
15. Spicy Basil Fried-rice
Inspired chilli and basil fried–rice with egg, onion and vegetables. Extra hot
16. Tom Yum Fried—Rice
A Medium Spicy Fried Rice with Tom Yum Flavour cooked with egg, onion and vegetables. Extra hot
Lunch Special Menu – Noodle
17. Noodle Stir-Fry (G.O.A)
Rice noodle or Egg noodle stir-fried with soy sauce and oyster sauce based with onion, egg and seasonal vegetables.
18. Noodle Soup (G.O.A)
Rice noodle or Egg noodle Soup cooked with bean spout, mushroom and seasonal vegetables, topped with fried garlic.
19. Pad Thai (G.O.A)
The signature dish of Thai Cuisine. Stir-fried rice noodle cooked with egg, bean sprout, peanut and Pad Thai Sauce.
Tongtara Chef's Lunch Specials
Served with Steamed Rice.
Fried Chicken Cashew Nut
Crumbed Fried Chicken cooked with Seasonal Vegetables, mushrooms, onion and Special Sauce with Cashew Nuts. Served with Steamed Rice.
Spicy Fried Chicken
Crumbed Fried Chicken cooked in special-sticky spicy sauce and celery topped with white sesame seeds. Served with Steamed Rice. Hot.
Deep Fried Fish with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Deep fried fish cooked with pineapple, cucumber, tomato, mushrooms, onion, and seasonal vegetables with homemade sweet & sour sauce. Served with Steamed Rice.
Add-On
Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice
Coconut Rice
Fried Egg
Extra Meat or Veg
Roti
Brown Rice
Saffron Coconut Rice
Egg fried rice
Egg fried noodle
Roti (Great with Curry)
Roti with Satay Sauce
Peanut
Cashew nut
Satay sauce
Tofu
Prawn Cracker
Extra Vegetables with your order
Extra Meats with your order
Stream mixed vegetables
Desserts
Tropical Fruit Salad Ice-Cream
Vanilla Ice-Cream served with Fruit Salad and your choice of Strawberry or Passion fruit Sauce.
Ice-Cream Sundae
Vanilla or Chocolate Ice-Cream and your choice of Chocolate, Strawberry or Passion fruit sauce.
Fried Banana
Deep Fried Banana served with Vanilla Ice-Cream, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce, and Crushed Peanut.
Pancake Stack
Mini Pancake with Thai Pandon custard served with Vanilla Ice-Cream and Strawberry Sauce.
Sweetheart Brownie
Warm Brownie served with Vanilla Ice-Cream, Whipped Cream, Strawberry Sauce.
Chocolate Lover Mud Cake
Warm Mud Cake served with Chocolate Ice-Cream, Whipped Cream, and Chocolate Sauce.
Coconut Ice-Cream
Home-made Coconut Ice-cream with Roasted Coconut fine and Whipped Cream.
Thai Egg Custard on Pandon Fragrance Rice
Coconut sticky rice with Thai egg custard and Vanilla Ice-cream.
Affogato
A shot of Espresso, Vanilla Ice-Cream and Finishing touch of Baileys.
DS1. Tropical Fruit Salad Ice-Cream
Vanilla Ice-Cream served with Fruit Salad and your choice of Strawberry or Passion fruit Sauce.
DS2. Ice-Cream Sundae
Vanilla or Chocolate Ice-Cream and your choice of Chocolate, Strawberry or Passion fruit sauce.
DS3. Fried Banana
Deep Fried Banana served with Vanilla Ice-Cream, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce, and Crushed Peanut.
DS4. Pancake Stack
Mini Pancake with Thai Pandon custard served with Vanilla Ice-Cream and Strawberry Sauce.
DS5. Sweetheart Brownie
Warm Brownie served with Vanilla Ice-Cream, Whipped Cream, Strawberry Sauce.
DS6. Chocolate Lover Mud Cake
Warm Mud Cake served with Chocolate Ice-Cream, Whipped Cream, and Chocolate Sauce.
DS7. Coconut Ice-Cream
Home-made Coconut Ice-cream with Roasted Coconut fine and Whipped Cream.
DS8. Thai Egg Custard on Pandon Fragrance Rice
Coconut sticky rice with Thai egg custard and Vanilla Ice-cream.
DS9. Affogato
A shot of Espresso, Vanilla Ice-Cream and Finishing touch of Baileys.
DS10. Mango Sorbet with Sticky Rice
Mango Sorbet with coconut sticky rice served with peanut and whipped cream.
DS11. Deep Fried Ice Cream
Vanilla or Cookie & Cream Ice-Cream, served with Chocolate Sauce and Whipped cream.
Silver Banquet
for Four people or more $34.90/person. Includes Starter, 4 Main Dishes of your choices, and Dessert.
Spring rolls , Golden Puffs , Chicken Wings, Pork Spare Ribs
Golden deep fried vegetarian spring rolls. Curry Puff pastry filled with Kumara, Pumpkin and Onion. Marinated Chicken wings and Spare Ribs topped with grill sauce served on a Sizzling plate.
Tom Yum with Pork
Most popular Thai soup served with lemongrass, galangal, coriander, onion, mushrooms, lime juice, and chilli. Gluten free. Hot.
Massaman Curry with Beef
Traditional Southern part of Thailand curry. Coconutty, sweet and savoury served with mushroom, onion, potato and peanut. Gluten free. Mild.
Cashew Nut Stir-fry with Chicken G.O.A
This delicious stir-fried recipe features cashew nuts, onion, mushroom with seasonal vegetables.
Satay Sauce Stir-fry with Chicken
Home made spiced gourmet peanut sauce stir-fried with mushroom, onion selected vegetables.
Sweet & Sour Stir-fry with Pork
A classic stir-fried with pineapple, cucumber, tomato, onion, mushroom and seasonal vegetable with home made sweet & sour sauce.
Vanilla Ice-cream or Chocolate Ice-cream
Served with your choice of Chocolate, Strawberry, Passionfruit Sauce and Whipped Cream.
Tom Yum with Pork
Most popular Thai soup served with lemongrass, galangal, coriander, onion, mushrooms, lime juice, and chilli
Massaman Curry with Beef
Traditional Southern part of Thailand curry. Coconutty, sweet and savoury served with mushroom, onion, potato and peanut.
Gold Banquet
for Four people or more $39.90/person. Includes Starter, 4 Main Dishes of your choice, and Dessert.
Chicken Filo Tart, Pork Spare Ribs, Fish cake, Golden Puff
Chicken mince with carrot , water chestnut and onion filled-in Filo Tart, Spare Ribs topped with grill sauce, Finely minced fish blended with curry paste, Puff pasty filled with Kumara, Pumpkin, Potato and Onion
Fried Chicken Cashew Nut Stir-Fry
This delicious stir-fried recipe features cashew nuts with mushroom and seasonal vegetables. Mild.
Coconut Ice Cream
Home-made Coconut Ice-cream with Roasted Coconut fine and Whipped Cream.
Fish with Sweet and Spicy sauce
Deep fried fish topped with home made Sweet & Spicy sauce.
Green Curry with Pork
Hot creamy Green curry with Thai herbs and spices then simmered with mushroom , fresh seasonal vegetables and coconut cream.
Basil Stir-fry with Beef (G.O.A)
The most well known spicy dish in Thailand. Basil, Garlic, Chilli, Onion stir-fried with
Fried Chicken Cashew Nut Stir-Fry
This delicious stir-fried recipe features cashew nuts with mushroom and seasonal vegetables.
Heavenly Herb with Honey Pork (G.O.A)
Lots of herbs dish. Lemongrass, galangal, garlic, finger root, lime leaves, coriander, pepper corn, with mushroom and seasonal vegetables.
Diamond Banquet
for Four people or more $45.90/person. Includes Starter, 5 Main Dishes, and Dessert.
Pork Spare Ribs , Prawn roll, Satay skewer, Fresh Spring Roll
Spare Ribs topped with grill sauce served on a Sizzling plate, Prawn Meat wrapped with thin pastry, Deep fried to golden brown, Grilled marinated chicken skewers served with home-made peanut sauce, Thai style fresh spring roll. Chicken mince, cucumber, carrot, coriander, mints wrapped with rice paper
Tom Yum with Prawn
Most popular Thai soup served with lemongrass, galangal, coriander, mushrooms, onion, lime juice, and chilli. Gluten free. Hot.
Hor Mok
The elegant seafood dish with a full flavour of cured Red curry cooked with Egg, mushroom and seasonal vegetables. Mild.
Cashew Nut Stir-fry with Duck
This delicious stir-fried recipe features cashew nuts with mushroom, onion and seasonal vegetables.
Garlic & Black Pepper with Beef (G.O.A)
Aromatic garlic and black pepper with coriander stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and mushroom on a sizzling plate.
Fish Fillet Panang Curry
Deep fried fish filled topped with Panang curry sauce and vegetables. Mild.
Mango Sorbet with Sticky Rice
Mango Sorbet with coconut sticky rice served with peanut and whipped cream.
Tom Yum with Prawn
Most popular Thai soup served with lemongrass, galangal, coriander, mushrooms, onion, lime juice, and chilli
Hor Mok
The elegant seafood dish with a full flavour of cured Red curry cooked with Egg, mushroom and seasonal vegetables.
Fish Fillet Panang Curry
Deep fried fish filled topped with Panang curry sauce and vegetables.
Starters
No Added MSG. G.O.A = Gluten free option available, SP = Sizzling Plate.
E1. Crispy Vegetarian Roll
Vegetarian spring rolls deep fried to golden. (6 pieces) Vegan
E2. Prawn Roll
Prawn Meat wrapped with thin pastry, Deep fried to golden brown. (4 pieces)
E3. Golden Puff
Puff pasty filled with Kumara, Pumpkin, Potato and Onion. (4 pieces)
E4. Chicken Satay Skewer
Grilled marinated chicken skewers served with home-made peanut sauce. (4 skewers)
E5. Fish Cake
Thai fish cakes. Finely minced fish blended with curry paste served with clear tangy peanut sauce. (4 pieces) Gluten free
E6. Lemon & Pepper Calamari
Crumbed calamari served with Garlic Aioli sauce.
E7. Coconut Prawn
Crumbed whole prawn with seasoned coconut fine served with Sweet Chilli sauce. (5pieces)
E8. Pork Spare Ribs
Braised pork spare ribs topped with Grill sauce. (5pieces)
E9. Chicken Nibble
Tasty Deep fried marinated chicken nibbles served with Sweet Chilli sauce. (5 pieces)
E11. Sun Dried Pork or Beef
Deep fried marinated stripe pork/beef served with Chilli sauce.
E12. Rice Paper Fresh Spring Rolls (G.O.A)
Thai style fresh spring roll. Chicken mince, cucumber, carrot, coriander, mints wrapped with rice paper served with sweet chilli and crusted peanut dipping.
E13. TongTara Combination ( For 2)
Combination starters, Crispy vegetarian rolls(4), Golden puffs(2), Fish cakes(2), and Pork spare ribs(4).
E14. Mini TongTara Combination ( For 1)
Combination starters, Crispy vegetarian rolls(2),Golden puff(1), Prawn roll(1), Chicken Nibble(2).
E15. Cheesy Pork Spring Roll
Deep fried marinated pork Spring roll filled with tasty cheese and cream cheese combined, onion, cabbage, and carrot. Served with sweet chilli sauce. (2 big pieces
E16. Chicken Curry Puff
Fluffy Puff pasty filled with chicken mince, carrot, water chestnut, and onion. (4 pieces)
E17. Grilled Pork Skewer (Thai Style)
Marinated pork mince with garlic and pepper. Topped with tamarind sauce.(2 skewers)
Salad
Main meals served with rice
L1. Yum beef
Spicy and tasty Thai beef salad with red onion, garlic, ginger, tomato and cashew nut Hot
L2. Moo Kum Wan
Thai pork salad based on sweet & chilli sauce. Hot
L3. Larb gai (G.O.A)
Chicken mince served with Thai herbs, red onion and toasted ground rice. Hot
L4. Spicy Crispy Chicken Salad
Spicy Thai Salad served with crumbed chicken. Hot
L5. Seafood Salad (G.O.A)
Mixed Seafood spicy salad with chilli , garlic, red onion and a touch of chili sauce. Hot
L6. Fried Tofu Salad (G.O.A)
Fried Fresh Tofu tossed with red onion, garlic, chilli, cashew nut, cucumber, and Salad. Hot
L7. Nam Tok
The choice of your meat tossed with tamrind sauce, ground rice, mint, red onion, spring onion and chilli powder
L8. Fish Salad
Diced Hoki fish lightly floured then fried. Tossed with red onion, celery, fried shallot, lemongrass, toasted ground rice with the homemade tamarind sauce. Topped with coriander. Hot
Soup
Main meals served with rice
S1. Tom Yum
Most popular Thai soup cooked with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, onion, lime juice, coriander, and chilli. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Gluten free. Hot
S2. Tom Kha
Creamy Thai soup with Galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, coriander, mushroom, onion and lime juice. Very delicate aroma and unique. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Gluten free. Mild
S3. Traditional Thai Clear Soup (G.O.A)(V.O.A)
Thai style bouillon with fresh seasonal vegetables, onion and mushroom. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Fish ball
S4. Mussel Green lips with Tom Yum Soup
New Zealand Mussel Green Lips cooked and served in Tom Yum soup with mushroom and onion. Gluten free. Extra hot
Curry
Main meals served with rice
C1. Green curry
A hot creamy Green curry with Thai herbs and spices then simmered with fresh seasonal egetables, mushroom and coconut cream. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Gluten free. Hot
C2. Red Curry
A classic Thai curry with full-body style, served with bamboo shoot, baby corn, mushroom and seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Gluten free. Hot
C3. Panang curry
A medium spicy curry with vegetables, mushroom and finely chop lime leaves. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Gluten free. Hot
C4. Massaman curry
Traditional Southern part of Thailand curry. Coconutty, sweet and savoury served with onion, potato and peanut. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Lamb Shank. Prawn or Seafood. Gluten free. Mild
C5. Massaman Lamb Shank
Lamb shank slowly cook to tender in Massaman curry with onion, potato and peanut. Gluten free. Mild
C6. Jungle curry
Spicy Red curry cooked without coconut cream with lime leaves, lemongrass, finger root, mushroom and plenty of vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Gluten free. Extra hot
C7. Yellow Curry
A mild curry cooked with Potato, Ginger, Onion and add the sweetness by tomato and pineapple to balanced the flavour. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Gluten free. Mild
Stir-fry
Main meals served with rice
F1. Oyster sauce stir-fry (G.O.A)
Straight oyster sauce stir-fried with seasonal vegetables, onion and mushroom. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Honey Pork. Fried Chicken. Pork Belly. Prawn or Seafood
F2. Basil stir-fry (V.O.A)
The most well known spicy dish in Thailand. Basil, Garlic, Chilli, Onion stir-fried with bamboo, mushroom and vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Honey Pork. Fried Chicken. Pork Belly. Prawn or Seafood. Extra hot
F3. Cashew nut stir-fry (G.O.A)(V.O.A)
This delicious stir-fried recipe features cashew nuts with seasonal vegetables, onion and mushroom. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Honey Pork. Fried Chicken. Pork Belly. Prawn or Seafood
F4. Satay sauce stir-fry
Home made spiced gourmet peanut sauce stir-fried with selected vegetables and mushroom. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Fried Chicken. Pork Belly. Prawn or Seafood
F5. Ginger stir-fry (G.O.A)(V.O.A)
Aromatic fresh ginger stir-fried with seasonal vegetables, onion and mushroom. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Honey Pork. Fried Chicken. Pork Belly. Prawn or Seafood
F6. Sweet & Sour Stir-fry
A classic stir-fried with pineapple, cucumber, tomato, mushroom, onion and seasonal vegetables with home-made Sweet & Sour sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Honey Pork. Fried Chicken. Pork Belly. Prawn or Seafood
F7. Calamari with Chili & Shrimp paste stir-fry
Sautéed calamari with oriental Shrimp & chilli paste and lots of vegetables, onion with mushroom. Hot
F8. Garlic and Black pepper Stir-fried (G.O.A)(V.O.A)
Aromatic garlic and black pepper with coriander stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and mushroom served on a sizzling plate. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Pork Belly. Prawn or Seafood. Hot
F9. Green curry stir-fry
Green curry paste stir-fried with seasonal vegetables, mushroom and coconut cream. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Hot
F10. Red curry stir-fry
A perfect balance between curry and stir-fried with bamboo shoot, pepper corn, mushroom and seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Prawn or Seafood. Hot
F11. Phad Kee Mao Stir-fry (V.O.A)
A herbs lover dish. Lemongrass, galangal, garlic, finger root, lime leaves, pepper corn, basil, onion, mushroom and seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu. Honey Pork. Fried Chicken. Pork Belly. Prawn or Seafood. Extra hot
F12. Spicy Green Bean Stir-fry G.O.A
Green bean stir-fried with red curry paste, lime leaves, carrot, and mushroom. Chicken, Beef ,Pork or Vegetarian & Tofu. Fried Chicken. Pork Belly. Prawn or Seafood. Hot
Rice Dishes
R1. Thai Fried-rice
Traditional Thai fried-rice cooked with aromatic Jasmine rice, egg, vegetables and onion. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu
R2. Spicy Basil fried-rice
Inspired chilli and basil fried-rice with, egg, vegetables and onion. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetarian & Tofu
R3. Pineapple fried-rice
The delicious combination of sweet and savoury with pineapple, onion and quickly wok fried with jasmine rice, egg and a pinch of curry powder, topped with cashew nut. Chicken, Beef, Pork , or Vegetarian & Tofu
R4. Green curry fried-rice
Fried-rice that give you a full favour of Green curry, accompany with seasonal vegetables, egg, onion and ginger. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu
R5. Crispy Chicken with Tasty Rice
Crumb chicken breasts served with Sweet Chilli sauce and Jasmine rice cooked with Garlic and Ginger topped with coriander.
R6. Tom Yum Fried Rice
A Medium Spicy Fried Rice with Tom Yum Flavour cooked with onion, egg, lemongrass, lime leave and Seasonal Vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu
Noodle
N1. Pad Thai
The signature dish of Thai cuisine. Stir-fried rice noodle cooked with Egg and Pad Thai Sauce topped with bean sprouts and peanuts. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu
N2. Noodle stir-fry
Egg noodle or Rice noodle stir-fried with soy sauce and oyster sauce, onion based with egg and vegetables. Chicken, Beef ,Pork or Vegetarian & Tofu
N3. Sweet & Sour Egg noodle stir-fry
Egg noodle stir-fried with Oyster sauce and Sweet & Sour sauce cooked with egg, pineapple, onion and seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Honey pork or Vegetarian & Tofu
N4. Spicy Noodle str-fry
Rice noodle stir-fried cooked with egg, chilli ,basil, onion, seasonal vegetables and Thai herbs. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu
N5. Noodle Soup
Traditional Egg noodle or Rice noodle soup cooked with mushroom, seasonal vegetables, and topped with bean sprouts, and fried garlic and spring onion. Chicken, Beef ,Pork or Vegetarian & Tofu
N6. Tom yum Noodle Soup
Rice Noodle cooked in Spicy tom yum soup with seasonal vegetables and mushroom topped with coriander. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu
N7. Rice Noodle Stir– Fry with Satay Sauce
Tasty Satay sauce stir-fried combined with thin rice noodle mixed with broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrot, baby corn , and cabbage. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu
Duck Dishes
Main meals served with rice
D1. Duck Red Curry
A rich Red curry served with lychee, grape, cherry tomato, capsicum and pineapple.
D2. Duck Red Curry Str-Fried
A perfect balance between curry and stir-fried served with baby corn, bamboo shoot , mushroom, pepper corn, and seasonal vegetable.
D3. Duck Green Curry Stir-Fried
Roasted duck stir-fried with tasty Creamy Green curry, mushroom and seasonal vegetables.
D4. Thai Spicy Duck Salad
Thai Style Duck Salad with red onion, chilli, coriander and cherry tomato.
D5. Duck Noodle Soup
Rice Noodle soup served with Roasted Duck in spiced broth and vegetables topped with Mung bean.
D6. Duck Cashew Nut Stir-fry
A classic cashew nut stir-fried upgraded to served with Roasted Duck. Yummy!!!
D7. Duck Khao Soi
The Most famous noodle dish from Northern of Thailand. Egg noodle simmer in curry served with roasted duck and crispy noodle on top. Onside with red onion and roasted chilli.
Mixed and Match
(Meals that go well together)
Set A
Green Curry with chicken/ Garlic and Black Pepper stir -fry with beef/ Pad Thai with prawn./ Fried Chicken Cashew Nut.
Set B.
Tom Yum with prawn/ Cashew Nut stir-fry with beef/ Hor mok / Larb Gai.
Set C.
Massaman Beef Chunk / Fish Garlic and Black Pepper / Basil stir-fry with pork Belly / Sweet and sour egg noodle stir-fry with chicken.
Set D.
Spicy Fried Chicken / Mussel Tom Yum / Calamari with Chilli and Shrimp paste stir-fry / Duck Cashew nut stir-fry.
Kids
FOR AGE OF 12 AND UNDER only
K1. Chicken Pineapple Fried-Rice
Fried-Rice with chicken, egg, pineapple, carrot and pea.
K2. Chicken Satay skewers on rice
Three chicken skewers served with stream Jasmine rice and Satay sauce on top
K3. Sweet & Sour Noodle Str-Fry
Stir-fried egg noodle with soy sauce based served with vegetables, egg and Honey Pork.
K4. Egg noodle stir-fry with Honey Pork
Stir-fried egg noodle with soy sauce based served with vegetables, egg and Honey Pork.
K5. Crispy Chicken on Tasty Rice
Crispy Chicken with Tasty Rice served with Sweet Chilli Sauce.
K6. Lemon Chicken
Crumbed Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce served with Egg Fried-rice.
K7. Sticky Nibble
Tasty chicken nibbles served with Thai sticky rice and sweet & sour sauce.
K8. Sweet & Sour Pork Belly with Rice
Lightly deep fried pork belly cooked in sweet & sour sauce. Served with jasmine rice.
K9. Wide Rice Noodle with Beef
Rice noodle stir-fried cooked with beef, pea, carrot and oyster sauce.
Tongtara Exclusive Dish
Main meals served with rice
T1. Fish fllet with Sweet and Spicy sauce
Deep fried fish fillet topped with home made Sweet & Spicy sauce.
T2. Fish fllet with Panang curry sauce
Deep fried fish filled topped with Panang curry sauce and vegetables.
T3. Hor mok Seafood
The elegant seafood dish with a full flavour of cured Red curry cooked with Egg, mushroom and seasonal vegetables.
T4. Lemongrass lover
Aromatic lemongrass stir-fried with seasonal vegetables ,onion, mushroom on a sizzling plate. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian &Tofu
T5. Fried Chicken Spicy Green Bean
Fried Chicken cooked with Green Bean and Red-Curry paste, Mushroom, Carrot, and lime Leave.
T6. Fried Chicken Cashew nut stir –fried
Crumbed Fried Chicken stir– fried with seasonal vegetables and Special sauce to features the Cashew Nuts.
T7. Heavenly Herb
Lots of herbs dish. Lemongrass, galangal, garlic, finger root, lime leaves, coriander, pepper corn, with mushroom and seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Vegetarian & Tofu
T8. Spicy Fried Chicken
Crumbed Fried Chicken cooked in special-sticky spicy sauce and celery topped with white sesame seeds.
T9. Prawn Tom Yum Stir –fried
Tasty Tom yum stir– fried with vegetable, mushroom, lime leave, lemongrass, galangal topped with fresh coriander.
T10. Scallop Pla Salad
Mild Spicy scallop Pla Salad with chilli jam, lemongrass and lime leave.
T12. Fish Garlic Black Pepper
Lightly Crumbed fish cooked with onion, capsicum, baby corn, and pea served with garlic and black pepper sauce served on sizzling plate.
T13. Kra Proa Moo Sub
Mince meat cooked with spicy basil paste, bamboo shoot, and onion. (Classic Thai dish) Pork Mince
T14. Steam Soy Fish
Hoki fish steamed in light soy sauce, ginger, spring onion. Topped with coriander.
T15. Tamarind Fan
Lightly tangy tamarind sauce served with your choice of protein between fried Prawn or Soft Pork bone. Cooked with red onion. Fried Prawn
T16. Som Tum Set
Somtum carrot served with Thai sticky rice and Grilled Pork Skewer or Chicken Nibble. On the side with Sweet chilli sauce and Salad.
Soft Drink
Coke
Sprite/Lemonade
Ginger Beer
Sparkling Water
Juices
Orange Juice
Cold
Apple Juice
Cold
Pineapple Juice
Cold
Coconut Juice
Cold
Mocktails
Sweet sunrise
Orange juice, Pineapple juice, Raspberry cordial, Lemonade
Red spider
Ice-cream, Raspberry cordial, Lemonade
Green Dragon
Ice-cream,Cream Soda Syrup, Lamonade
Cinderella
Pineapple juice, Lychee syrup, Grenadine syrup, Lime cordial, Lemonade
Iced Beverages
Thai Iced Coffee
Thai Iced Lemon Tea
Thai Iced Tea
Blended Coconut Juice with Pulp
Coffee
Flat White
Latte
Cappuccino
Chai Latte
Tea
Green Tea (Jasmine)
English Breakfast Tea
Earl Grey Tea
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- Latte Typical in Nelson: $5.50 $4.90
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