Best Thai Restaurants in New Zealand
Experience authentic Thai cuisine across New Zealand

All Thai Restaurants in New Zealand
Krung Thep Thai Street Food Ashburton
96 Harrison Street, Allenton, Ashburton 7700
027 361 6746
Visit WebsiteThai Twist Café and Restaurant
151A London Street, College Estate, Whanganui 4500
06 347 6030
Visit WebsiteBlue Elephant Thai Restaurant Clevedon
26 Clevedon-Kawakawa Road, Clevedon 2585
09 215 8651
Visit WebsiteThai Kitchen Tauranga
shop no. 3/610 Cameron Road, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112
07 262 1146
Visit WebsiteThai Parklands
188 Parklands Avenue, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312
06 755 3957
Sukhothai Thai Restaurant & Bar
303-305 Stafford Street, Timaru Central, Timaru 7910
03 688 4843
Visit WebsiteThai Silk Authentic Thai Cuisine
601 Karamu Road North, Mayfair, Hastings 4122
06 878 3718
Visit WebsiteThai Orchid Restaurant
345 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410
06 358 4714
Visit WebsiteThai Rain Forest Restaurant
4/231 Dairy Flat Highway, Albany, Auckland 0632
09 415 9441
Visit WebsiteTHAI Trading Rooms Asian fusion & Seafood Restaurant
71 Beach Road, Akaroa 7520
03 304 7656
Visit WebsiteThai Cuisine in New Zealand
Thai restaurants in New Zealand bring the vibrant flavors and aromas of Thailand to local diners. These establishments offer an authentic taste of Thai cuisine, combining traditional cooking techniques with fresh local ingredients to create an unforgettable dining experience.
What to Expect
Thai restaurants in New Zealand pride themselves on serving authentic Thai flavors and spices, using fresh ingredients and herbs to create perfectly balanced dishes that combine sweet, sour, salty, and spicy tastes. You'll find a warm and welcoming atmosphere with knowledgeable staff who can guide you through spice levels and dietary preferences. Many establishments offer vegetarian and vegan options, and all maintain traditional cooking methods to ensure an authentic Thai dining experience.
Popular Dishes
- Pad Thai (stir-fried rice noodles)
- Green, Red, and Yellow Curries
- Tom Yum Soup
- Som Tam (papaya salad)
- Massaman Curry
- Pad Kra Pao (stir-fried basil)
- Spring Rolls
- Mango Sticky Rice