Below is a list of the top and leading Thai Restaurants in Auckland. To help you find the best Thai Restaurants located near you in Auckland we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Auckland’s Best Thai Restaurants:
The top rated Thai Restaurants in Auckland are:
- Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell – MSG-free food menu
- Pla Thong Thai Restaurant & Takeaways – luxurious decors and freshly prepared dishes
- Chom Na Thai Food – classic dishes given a modern twist
- De Grand Thai Restaurant – healthy and guilt-free meals
- Sunflower Thai Vegan Restaurant – the first Thai vegan eatery in NZ
Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell
Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell is proud of its sumptuous menu all prepared without the use of artificial flavourings and enhancers like MSG. The Auckland-based restaurant is owned and operated by Karen and Wayne, who both share a love for Thai cuisines. They serve traditional meals and dishes from Thailand infused with a Kiwi flair. Utilizing the best seasonal ingredients in New Zealand, the eatery presents a menu worth trying. Their main menu selection highlights the popular entree of chicken satay, Blue Elephant sausage, Aroy Dee Thai herb wraps, Blue Elephant scallops, and Thai prawn cakes. Not to miss is the chef’s specials featuring the Blue Elephant friends, Blue Elephant curry, and the Blue Elephant spicy crispy pork.
Products/Services:
Entrées: Aroy Dee Thai Herb Wraps, Thai Prawn Cakes, Thai Curry Puffs, Soup: Tom Yum, Tom Kha, Side Dishes / Extras: Steamed Sticky Rice, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Extra Cashew Nuts, Steamed or Stir-Fried Combination of vegetables, Salads: Prawn Salad, Duck Salad, Chicken Salad ( Larb Gai ), Seafood Salad, Curries: Green Curry, Red Panang Curry, Massaman Lamb Curry, Chef’s Specials, Seafood, Stir-Fried, Noodles & Rice, Vegetarian Entrées & Soups, Vegetarian Mains, Desserts
LOCATION:
Address: 237 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052
Phone: (493) 583-095
Website: www.blueelephant.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Absolute favourite restaurant in Auckland. You can not find Thai food like this anywhere else in NZ or even LA/Cali. Haven’t lived in Auckland for 4 years and I still dream of this place. Unparalleled quality and never disappoints.” –Peter Christiansen
Pla Thong Thai Restaurant & Takeaways
Pla Thong Thai Restaurant & Takeaways continues to impress diners with their irresistible take on famous Thai cuisines. The restaurant is equipped with a chic interior complemented by an accommodating atmosphere delivered by its friendly staff. Situated at a lovely corner in Mt. Eden, Auckland, waitstaff dressed in traditional Thai dresses welcomes and notes the guest’s meal preferences. Its executive chef, Somsak Jantarose, a multi-awarded Thai culinary expert, combines classic recipes with modern culinary techniques to create an impressive menu. His signature dish menu has the choo chee pla, pla lark prik, pla jean ta krai, pal thong basil, red whisky prawns, and the ped lui fire.
Products/Services:
Appetizers, Soup, Thai Style Salad, Curries, Stir-Fried, Hot Plate, Chef’s Signature Dish, Rice & Noodles, Banquet, Vegetarian
LOCATION:
Address: 609 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024
Phone: (493) 301-000
Website: www.plathong.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“We have been to the PlaThong a view times before and have never been disappointed. Last night we dined in with a group of six, I had the best curry I have ever had, the sauce was simply to die for. Please keep the chef’s recipe as my goodness it is a winner, so what did I order, The Panang curry nr 23 on the eat-in menu and number 19 on the takeaway menu, the chef made it with fish for me…Superb absolutely superb.” –Shane Stoneman
Chom Na Thai Food
Chom Na Thai Food has soups, rice meals, entrees, curries, beverage, and dessert selections for a satisfying dining experience. They operate in the Lome Street area of Central Auckland, New Zealand. The heart of the entree menu is the toong thong which is a deep-fried money bag filled with minced chicken, peas, prawn, carrots, water chestnut, corn, pepper and mushroom. Their green curry version has coconut milk, mixed vegetables, and green curry paste while the soup section boasts the popular tom kha soup made up of Thai herbs, mushroom, coconut milk, tomato, chilli, spring onion, and coriander. A special menu consisting of the pla gang som and som tum lao style is also available.
Products/Services:
Entrees, Curries, Soups, Salad, Stir-Fried, Rice & Noodles, Whole Fish, Special Menu, Desserts, Beverage
LOCATION:
Address: 40 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Phone: (493) 770-212
Website: www.online.chomnathai.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“It’s a good affordable restaurant, with a good size meal. The average wait time is no more than 10min, super fast service. The Interior is very plain but a lot of seats available. I ordered Tom yum noodle soup with prawn. It was touch heavy on curry flavour but the prawn was very fresh and juicy.” –Makoto Takaoka
De Grand Thai Restaurant
De Grand Thai Restaurant uses the finest local ingredients in the country to create a mouth-watering menu filled with Thai specialties. Not only are these meals delicious but they are guaranteed to support one’s commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Eating Thai staples without guilt is their main mission. The eatery is situated in Auckland, New Zealand. Their main menu offers an all-veggie serving of pad thai, green curry, Panang curry, pra-ram vegetables, cashew nut, basil and garlic, pad pet, drunken noodle, and the de grand curry.
Products/Services:
Appetisers: Money Bags, Bacon Prawns, Fish Cakes, Mieng Prawns, Soft Shell Crab, Prawns on Toast, Thai Seafood Cracker, Thai Street Cart Fries, Side Dish: Roti, Coconut Rice, Green Salad, Purple Rice, Jasmine Rice, Soups: Tom Yum, Tom Kha, Salad: Thai Spicy Salad, Larb Salad, De Grand Salmon, Yum Pla, Green Papaya Salad With Prawns, Curries: Panang Curry, Green Curry, De Grand Curry, Massaman Curry, Roasted Duck Red Curry, BBQ, Stir-Fried, Noodles: Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Pad See Iew Noodle, Noodle Duck
LOCATION:
Address: 42A Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011
Phone: (493) 760-320
Website: www.degrand.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“We ended up here without a reservation, but they were very accommodation. The food was great, really enjoyed it. Note, when they spicy, they mean Thai spicy!” –Nupur Raut
Sunflower Thai Vegan Restaurant
Sunflower Thai Vegan Restaurant is the one and only vegan and vegetarian eatery in New Zealand serving popular classic Thai cuisines. Sitting in the central area of Auckland, New Zealand, the Thai eatery provides a delicious meal selection to health-conscious diners. They are an 8-year old food business providing a fusion of Taiwanese, Thai dishes and Western meals. Light meal selections of burgers, kebabs, and fish and chips captivate one’s appetite. Soup noodles and stir-fried noodles paired with fried appetizers are a must-try combination. Lastly, their curry dishes present brightly coloured curries each exhibiting a unique flavour of its own.
Products/Services:
Light Meal, Appetizer, Rice, Noodles, Curry Dishes, Stir-Fried Dishes
LOCATION:
Address: 6/50 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Phone: (493) 020-616
Website: www.facebook.com/sunflowerthairestaurant
REVIEWS:
“LOVE Sunflower Thai Restaurant! The food is so so yummy and everything is vegan so that makes it even better. The staff are always so nice and friendly. My husband and I love coming here- we highly recommend this restaurant. 😊” –Evette Thompson
