On a recent trip to Tauranga, we needed a place to celebrate our son's birthday. This place did not…read moredisappoint! The food was delicious, the service was great and value outstanding. I called to make a reservation earlier in the day as I wasn't sure they'd be able to accommodate our group of 8 which included my 98 year old grandad who requires a walker. No problem! They also held my son's birthday cake in the back and brought it out as a surprise. I definitely would go back. Too bad we live in the US. My NZ family will be going back for more delicious food!

Amazing. I eat here so often I consider it a good ol' home cooked meal (although I could never cook…read morelike this!) Drunken Noodles are my favourite, but I'm eating the BBQ duck right now and had to review 5stars. So delish!

Blue ginger is a place we will be coming back to. The service was prompt and engaging. The food was…read morephenomenal-fresh, good tasting and culture appropriate.

I often read reviews but rarely write them, this place was more than worthy. We are staying in…read moreHahei and it was worth the 40 minute drive. Every course left us more and more impressed. We started with the prawn and pork dumplings, a dozen extremely fresh oysters, and ended Bibimbap. Very friendly staff and quick order at the counter service.

We were staying in Waitomo for a few days and went in to town nearby where this restaurant is…read morelocated. There is a small business thoroughfare, very sleepy, it reminds me of the in between towns in California. The restaurant is easy to spot, has tasty Indian cuisine, beer, and friendly service. We were happy to discover some diversity in a small town like this. There are shops and grocers on the street as well for your all around needs.

I'm here in New Zealand on vacation and after a day of Glow Worms and Ruakuri caves in Waitomo...we…read morehead back to the little town of Otorohanga. My wife and I was wanting to eat Thai food after a good experience we had in Cambridge, so here we are at Thai Aroma around 6pm. It was relatively quiet, there was another group of family that just ordered before us. The waiter brought us water and came over as soon as we looked like we were ready to order. My wife opted for the shrimp tom yum with jasmine rice and I went with the shrimp pad siew. My wife is big fan of tom yum and it wasn't exactly the way she wanted...she said it was missing the broken straw mushrooms and could have been a bit more sour, otherwise we both were blown away at the pad siew. It was so flavorful with every bite you took you just didn't want it to end. We forgot our backpack that night and drove all the way to Auckland (a little over 2 hours). We called the restaurant that same night and luckily they were still open, the waiter told us he has it and will have it for us for pickup. We picked it up the next day and nothing was missing from our backpack. He did tell us he opened it trying to look for any information to try and contact us and advised us of leaving some sort of contact information. Awesome waiter, will definitely dine here again if we visit Otorohanga again!

Yelp doesn't seem to be used as much in New Zealand as Google for restaurant reviews. But this is…read morean excellent restaurant. You'll also see that on the Google reviews. We had the lunch special. There are about 10 choices on that. For $12. You get rice and a curry or pad Thai or other traditional dishes. They offer four different spice levels. I also had the tom yum soup which was very good. The service is very nice and very friendly.

Make a phone order for a takeaway pad thai, first time trying Lemon Grass! was good, ready when I…read moreshowed up (about 15mins), was happy with it and the service, looked like a nice place to dine and was full of people, will dine in next time!

I have tried a-lot Thai restaurants in New Zealand but food here in this restaurant is Average…read more.. service is average as well.. only one male waiter is good but others seems unprofessional.. (no smile on their faces) ... Ambiance is poor...

I roamed around Rotorua's volcanic springs for a while before searching its downtown exhaustively…read morefor lunch. There were plenty of okay looking options, but I think this was the right place to wash that nasty sulfur taste away. It was in a little covered stretch of restaurants near the lake (but not the odiferous part), which offer free wifi and are easy to get to and park near. The menu had a separate vegetarian section, and upon ordering a pad thai, I was asked if I wanted eggs, always a good sign of their commitment to it. Having opted out of eggs, I was pleased to discover that my noodles came with a decent quantity of tofu and plenty of garnishes, including the fancy cut carrots that were being worked on at one of the back tables when I walked in. It exemplified the sweet and savory mix you expect from a proper pad thai, and I was full enough to be satisfied for the money. They had some delicious-looking vegetarian appetizers that I'd try if I wanted dinner.

Food is authentic and all were yummy! We ordered Pad Thai, Seafood Chef Special, Tom Yum soup and…read moreBeef Panang. Service is fast. Ambiance is ok. A bit tight though.

Came here with a group - service was great! Friendly, quick and the food was amazing! We would…read morehighly recommend to anyone in town.

This is a real gem among Asian fusion restaurants. The sashimi is incredibly fresh and pretty in…read moreits presentation and the pad Thai is also excellent - not overly sauced and with high quality chicken and prawn. The Thai green curry with snapper is the standout for me - outstanding and clearly homemade with fresh ingredients and is finger licking good (literally). The ambiance is casual, with nice decor to dine in.

Great food, great setting, great decor, great service…read more I have actually been here 3 times now & have been meaning to write a review for a while. I have never had a bad experience. I live locally (Matakana) & have literally not heard or seen a bad review anywhere. The food is delicious, I get the maddest cravings for Thai Food & it always hits my expectations. They also offer lunch boxes for $12.00 which my tradie friends LOOOVE. I'm honoured to write the first review for Jin Jin on Yelp! I can't wait to see what everyone else thinks.

This is a hidden gem in Hamilton Central City. The owners are amazing! They aim to provide the best…read morecustomer service and provide a little respite from the rest of the city. Located on Casabella Lane, an alley that has more of a European feel than an Aotearoa vibe, Basil Thai has been in operation since the family moved to New Zealand. The menu isn't vast but it has all of what you'd expect of a 5-star Thai restaurant. Everything is made to order, so don't shy away from making even the most eclectic requests. They've heard it all! Note that the Kiwi palate is very bland in comparison with other parts of the world. So, if you're keen for HOT & SPICY Thai food, you have to request it. You'll likely have to say it twice because the person taking the order probably won't believe you. I am a huge fan of "The Devil" and always ask for it "Thai HOT." And they deliver a quality dinner every... single... time. Outstanding!

One of the biggest advantages of this place is that it is open late, unlike the rest of Rotorua…read more The ambiance and the servers are pretty standard for Thai restaurants in general so no surprises there. We ordered the Spicy Fried Rice, the Spicy Noodles (a version of Drunken noodles), and the Pad Thai. The fried rice and the spicy noodles were good and spicy. The Pad Thai was sweet despite asking for a medium spicy level. It was good, but I just like my food more spicy. We got a couple of Sauvignon Blanc wines from the Marlborough area. One wine had a hint of guava and the other had hints of lime and capsicum. Both were delicious. All in all, they have decent food, street parking, are open until late, so they are a good option for travelers like me, who tend to eat late on vacation because our days are so packed with the sights and activities.

Best thai we had in New Zealand. Owner was very welcoming. Pad Thai was perfect. Will return…read moreagain if in Rotorua.