Flavours of Thailand
Thai Restaurants in New Zealand
360 places across 74 cities and towns
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Thai cuisine is all about balance – sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter in one bite – using lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, fish sauce and fresh herbs in curries, stir-fries, soups and salads.
Almost every New Zealand town has a Thai restaurant, and many are family-run with a loyal local following. Menus often let you choose your protein and spice level.
Across New Zealand we list 360 Thai venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton.
Whether you searched for “thailand restaurants”, “Thai food” or “Thai restaurant near me”, this page lists every Thai venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 140 | |
| Christchurch | 43 | |
| Wellington | 15 | |
| Hamilton | 10 | |
| Dunedin | 10 | |
| Nelson | 8 | |
| Napier | 8 | |
| Whangārei | 6 | |
| Rotorua | 6 | |
| Queenstown | 5 | |
| Taupō | 4 | |
| Lower Hutt | 4 |
Signature Thai dishes
Pad Thai
Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, egg and peanuts
Green curry
Coconut curry with Thai basil and green chilli
Tom yum
Hot and sour lemongrass soup
Massaman curry
Mild, rich curry with potato and peanuts
Som tam
Green papaya salad
Pad kra pao
Holy basil stir-fry with fried egg
Popular Thai restaurants in NZ
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Tips for ordering
- Spice levels are often numbered 1–5; "Thai hot" is very hot.
- Share a curry, a stir-fry and a salad for balance.
- Many Thai restaurants offer BYO and takeaway.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Thai restaurants near me?
Tap “Show Thai near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest Thai venues with the distance from you.
How many Thai restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 360 Thai venues in 74 cities and towns.
Which city has the most Thai restaurants?
Auckland leads with 140 venues.
What should I order at a Thai restaurant?
Popular choices include pad thai, green curry, tom yum and massaman curry.
