Thai Tahuna is an evening restaurant designed for both an ordinary dinner and a table built around sharing. The Tāhunanui dining room opens daily from late afternoon, with a casual atmosphere that accommodates couples, families and larger groups. Takeaway and delivery are available, but the dine-in menu is especially well suited to ordering several contrasting dishes for the table.
Small plates and soups establish the menu's Southeast Asian range. Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, guri puffs and marinated chicken wings can begin the meal, followed by Tom Yum sharpened with lime, lemongrass and galangal or a coconut cream soup with a smoother finish. Pad Thai, clay pot rice and spicy basil noodles then provide several ways to carry those flavours into a main course.
Two signature dishes show the kitchen moving beyond familiar standards. The Vietnamese Seafood Boat combines mussels, squid, fish and prawns in an aromatic coconut broth served with rice. The Garlic Hot Plate takes a more direct approach, sending wok-fried garlic and vegetables to the table on a steaming plate, while Panang, green, red and Massaman curries offer different balances of coconut, herbs and spice.
Larger groups can choose set menus that assemble starters, noodles or rice, curry, stir-fry and seafood into one progression. Options such as Vietnamese fried fish steak, honey lemon chicken, cashew stir-fry and peanut sauce stir-fry make those shared meals varied rather than repetitive. With group menus beginning at five people, Thai Tahuna gives diners a structured way to explore more of the kitchen than a single main allows.
Address: 14 Tahunanui Drive, Tāhunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
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Thai Tahuna Menu
Tasty Nibbles
Spring Rolls
Tasty sautéed vegetables, pork and chicken, mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry then deep fried.
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
Freshly made rice paper rolls, stuffed full of minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles.
Satay Chicken Sticks
Dipped in a mixture of spices and covered with our own peanut topping, served on a bed of steamed rice.
Pork Spare Ribs
Marinated in a succulent mixture of spices and sauces, accompanied with our soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces.
Combination
Combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs.
Guri Puffs
Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry served with dipping sauces.
Chicken Wings
Cured to perfection in our spicy marinade served with a sweet chilli sauce.
Fried Pork Balls
Secret spices and premium lean pork mince, rolled into meat balls, threaded onto a skewer and served with a chilli, garlic and coriander sauce.
Asian Spicy Soups
Tom Yum
Hot and spicy yet refreshing soup. Spice, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice topped with fresh spring onion and coriander.
Noodle Soup
A generous portion of this famous Asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles.
Coconut Cream Soup
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.
Spicy Salads
Beef Salad
Wok Fried Beef or Chicken Slices Mixed with Thai Herbs, Lemongrass, Coriander, Lime Juice and Chilli.
Vietnamese Salad
Mint, Lime Juice, Fish Sauce and Fresh Coriander Flavours, Mixed with Chopped Cucumber, Carrots, Red Onion and Tomato. Served with Thin Slices of Crispy Kumara.
Seafood Salad
Cooked at a Lower Heat in Stock, This Very Spicy Seafood Dish Includes Celery, Shallots and Tomato.
Larb Chicken Salad
Minced Chicken Mixed with Special Roasted Rice Powder, Shallots, Fresh Spring Onions, Coriander, Chilli and Lime Juice.
Sweet Chilli Pork Salad
Meat Slices Covered with a Seasoned Sweet Chilli Sauce, Garlic, Lemon Slices and Fresh Coriander.
Fried Rice
Fried Rice
A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Clay Pot Rice
Mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts.
Spicy Fried Rice
Fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites.
Noodles
Vietnamese Spicy Fried Noodle with Basil
Flat White Rice Noodles Stir Fried with Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Basil, Chilli and Our Spicy Paste
Stir Fried Noodles
Egg Noodles and Seasonal Vegetables Stir Fried in the Wok
Pad Thai
White Rice Noodles Cooked with Bean Sprouts, Spring Onion and Crushed Peanuts in Our Special Pad Thai Sauce, Served with Fresh Lemon and Sprouts
Curries
Green Curry
The Finest Green Curry Paste, Slow Cooked with Coconut Cream, Spices, an Array of Selected Fresh Vegetables, and Fresh Basil Herb.
Vietnamese Seafood Boat
Mixture of Fresh Mussels, Squid, Fish and Prawns in an Asian Coconut Broth, Served with Rice. This is Our Signature Dish.
Gang Par
Red Based Curry Cooked Without Coconut Cream, with Vegetables, Lime Leaves and Fresh Basil Herb.
Panang Curry
A Spicy Curry Cooked with Creamy Coconut Cream, Kaffir Lime Leave and Vegetables. A Popular Curry with a Slight Lime Tang.
Red Curry
Succulent Cuts of Meat or Seafood Cooked in Coconut Cream and Fresh Vegetables.
Massaman Curry
A Mild Curry Cooked in Coconut Cream, Potatoes, Vegetables, Ginger and Peanuts.
Vietnamese Laksa
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.
Lamb in Massaman Curry
Quality Lamb Slow Cooked in a Massaman Curry Paste and Coconut Cream, with Chunky Potatoes, Pickled Onion and Peanuts.
Stir Frys
Garlic Hot Plate
Fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers, served on a steamy hot plate.
Chilli Stir Fry
Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce.
Chilli and Fresh Basil
Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular.
Cashew Nut Stir Fry
An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular.
Cashews and Tempura Battered Chicken
Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
Ginger Stir Fry
Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables and mushrooms.
Peanut Sauce Stir Fry
Our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying.
Oyster Sauce Stir Fry
Fresh vegetables stir fried with oyster sauce and mushrooms.
Lemongrass Stir Fry
Your choice of meat stir-fried with fresh lemongrass and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Black Pepper Hot Plate
Fried potatoes and fresh vegetables stir-fried with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce.
Vietnamese Fried Fish Steak
Fish fillets dipped in tempura batter and deep fried, placed on a hot plate with stir fried tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms and covered in a mild garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce.
Honey Lemon Chicken
Battered chicken pieces stir fried with a tangy lemon sauce and sweet honey sauce. Served with thin slices of crispy kumara, fresh salad and steamed jasmine rice.
Spicy Herbs
This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables.
Sharing Menu 1
Simple, yet adventurous, enjoy our best creation of fresh food. Minimum of 5 people. Main Meals only: $28.50 per person. Entrées and Mains: $39.90 per person.
Combination Entrée
Chicken Wings, Spring Rolls and Guri Puffs
Pad Thai
Green Curry
Cashew Nut Stir Fry
Garlic Hot Plate
Vietnamese Salad
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Sharing Menu 2
Great value and sublime variety of some of our most flavourful dishes. Minimum of 5 people. Main Meals only: $28.50 per person. Entrées and Mains: $39.90 per person.
Combination Entrée
Chicken Wings, Spring Rolls, Spare Ribs and Guri Puffs
Stir Fried Egg Noodle
Panang Curry
Cashew Nut Stir Fry
Black Pepper Hot Plate
Sweet &Sour Stir Fy
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Thai Tahuna Dinner
This banquet has been specially designed for a group of 5 or more, that combines the best of Asian flavours to keep your tastebuds happy. Minimum of 5 people. Main Meals only: $28.50 per person. Entrées and Mains: $39.90 per person.
Combination Entrée
Chicken Wings, Spring Rolls, Spare Ribs and Guri Puffs
Vietnamese Spicy Fried Noodle with Basil
Red Curry
Clay Pot Rice
Vietnamese Fried Fish Steak
Peanut Sauce Stir Fry
with Chicken
Steamed Jasmine Rice
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