The Thai Restaurant
Thai restaurant · Rotorua ·

The Thai Restaurant

Thai restaurant · Rotorua ·

Authentic Thai cuisine, known for crispy pork, pad thai, and curries

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The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
The Thai Restaurant by null
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1141 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand Get directions

NZ$20–30

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1141 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand Get directions

+64 7 348 6677
thethairestaurant.co.nz
@the_thairestaurant

NZ$20–30 · Menu

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Jay L.

Google
Absolutely loved our meal here! The presentation was beautiful every dish came out looking fresh and vibrant, with lovely touches like the carved carrot garnish. The crispy pork belly with rice was perfectly cooked crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and full of flavor. The Pad Thai was authentic, well-balanced, and not overly sweet, with generous portions of chicken and fresh bean sprouts. The service was warm and friendly, and the food arrived quickly. The restaurant had a relaxed, clean atmosphere perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving genuine Thai flavors and great value for money.

Kiri S.

Google
Amazingly quick service, the food came out in what felt like 5 minutes and we got two prompt check ins to make sure we were happy, good touch. The lamb shank red curry was to die for. So much sauce and somehow I managed to clean the plate, I could have licked the plate clean but stopped myself. Tender meat, I gnawed the shank bone clean at the end. Creamy, slightly sweet, flavourful fragrant sauce with a great variety of tender veggies to boot. Perfection. Partner's pad Thai was great too ❤️

Caitlin Renee S.

Google
Delicious! 🤤 my husband, ordered the Thai fried rice with beef and pork - it was so good!! I ordered the Lad Ner with beef, the noodles were delicious and everything was swimming in a gravy from heaven! Definitely a great lunch spot( and probably dinner too😁)

Tobyy M.

Google
Thai Authentic you can find from this place. I came to eat here almost every meal during my 7 days stay in Rotorua. If you are a big fan of Thai Food. It’s a must. I love how Thai people are very nice. Tried to do more than the best to serve me Thai taste 🤩

Maria K.

Google
Have been looking for a place that does a good crispy pork on rice and I finally found it 😍😍 food is amazing and delicious. I love Asian food and some of the places in Vegas were a let down but this spot is on. We ordered the crispy duck on rice (crispy & delicious), wonton (yummy pork), crispy duck soup (flavourful and delicious). I’ve finally found my go-to.

chelsea H.

Google
Overall, the food was great and we really enjoyed our meal. However, I feel it’s important to share that I had clearly noted a serious peanut allergy when placing our order, and unfortunately one of the dishes contained peanuts. This resulted in an allergic reaction for the person with the allergy, which could have been extremely dangerous. Allergy information should be taken very seriously, and while mistakes can happen, this was a significant oversight that had real health consequences. I hope the team reviews their processes to ensure greater care is taken with dietary requests in the future.

Lokesh N.

Google
This Thai Restaurant is one the authentic restaurants I have ever visited. Ying is very kind and welcoming. Must try their Thai Basil.

abiyoga P.

Google
Absolutely 100/10! We ordered the crispy chicken rice and tom yum, and both dishes were incredibly delicious. The waitress was also very kind and welcomed us warmly, which made the experience even better. If you’re looking for a quiet spot to enjoy your meal, this place is perfect. Located near the lake in the city center, it offers a peaceful dining experience. Highly recommended for both the food and the hospitality!

Julia L.

Yelp
Great Thai joint in Rotorura! My husband and I got takeout for dinner and were very happy with our order. The food was tasty, spiced very well. The staff were also very friendly when we went to pick up our order. Would recommend!
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Brendan M.

Yelp
Great little place for authentic Thai dinner. We ordered three different entrees and all were amazing.
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Ian C.

Yelp
The service here was excellent for a casual lunch. The server has us very well taken care of. The spring roll was fried crispy to start us out with a good appetite. As for Main, we ordered the Ton Yum noodle which was abundant with seafood. So much that it was of such good deal. However, the soup was not as flavorful as it should be. As for the lamb curry on rice which I ordered. The Lamb were not the best quality or too lean.
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Dylan P.

Yelp
Got the spring rolls and pad see ew. They both were pretty average. Nothing wasn't good it just all tasted a little more generic than I'm used to my Thai food tasting
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Patty Y.

Yelp
This is located conveniently on Rotorua's Eat Street so it's easy to find. We wanted something light so we ordered the pad thai and Tom Jued Woon Sen-Vermicelli soup. Both were good and spicy. We ordered the pad thai "hot" and the soup "thai hot." They were both fantastic and the thai hot was almost too much and I enjoy spicy food. They do take out so it's very convenient if you want a night in.
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Tristan P.

Yelp
Friendly staff and great food. Was kinda quiet (albeit a Tuesday night) but service was great and our meals tasty. Have lived in the US for a while so forgot what authentic Thai food was like - spicy, flavourful and healthy. Ordered the green prawn curry and spicy basil tofu :)

sherri m.

Yelp
Fast and friendly service. Basic Thai food, reasonable prices.