We spent two lazy rest days in Taumarunui. Jasmine's was always hopping, and for good reason…read more Serving Western-style breakfast and lunch and Thai dinner, there's something for everyone. It also had one of the most pleasant dining rooms in town and friendly, efficient staff. Dinner was some of the best Thai food I've had in a long time. The balance of salt, sweet, and sour was refreshing. Too much Thai food, in the States anyway, is more often than not overpowered by sweet. I could taste the tang of lime in the Tom Kha Gai at Jasmine's, and it was delicious. The soup itself was thick and flavorful, with a very generous helping of chicken. The Dinosaur's red curry duck was "not stingy" with the duck and packed with all of the complex flavors one hopes for in a Thai curry. I had the rest of my soup for breakfast (it was a deceivingly big portion, especially eaten with rice). We returned to the cafe for the Dinosaur's breakfast. He is a self-professed eggs Benedict connoisseur and gives Jasmine's Benedict "a 4/5". For a delicious-by-any-standards meal in Taumarunui, Jasmine's is the way to go, especially for dinner.

Really good menu with plenty of choices and very efficient, polite service. I had (I think) a…read morenumber 68 on the special menu, something with mixed seafood and vegetables. I don't know what I was expecting, but it arrived in a tinfoil flower. Being unsure how to eat it, I just dumped it all on a plate, which was probably the wrong thing to do..? Anyway, it was very tasty. They also do a decent breakfast, which kind going to sample tomorrow before we leave town.

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!

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!

Visited Cambridge after PYO blueberry, walked along the quiet st. found this one. Ordered Pad Thai…read morebeef and Green curry chicken for just myself lol. Chicken dish wasn't big but the Pad Thai was. Pad Thai was really well done compare to those that I had in AKL, and I finished curry in no time, was really delicious！all together cost 32 bucks. Couldn't finish it all in one go took the rest home. Realise from the little menu said the chef Noom worked in Chiang Mai in high level hotel cuisine for more than 10year! No wonder. Love the food and highly recommend to people who visit Cambridge town. Yum....

Very nice small eatery tucked away on the main street. We had the Pad Thai which was very morish,…read moreif not a little on the sweet side. Well priced for simple meals that you can add plenty of extras to. Very lovely service and a nice airy space to eat in.

This is one of the places where I receive #happiness. Sensational Thai food that never fails to…read moremake me happy, it's fresh, flamboyant and zesty! We love the fragrant herbs and the seafood. Thai food fused with New Zealand wine. We love the asian #generousity and the #amazing #people. The decor is great, the prices are great and they do takeaway orders to.

Delicious food. Great service with smile. Excellent pad Thai with crispy pork. One of our party…read morelikes it hot so the manager bought out a special sauce that our friend raved about

Nice exterior drew us in. Curry was enjoyed by all. Ginger dishes also won us over. Service was…read moregreat. Pay up front. Tables available for 8-10. Portions could be better. Just a block out of city retail area so bit more peaceful and parking is easy. I asked everyone who joined me and they all said 3.5-4 stars.

Absolutely amazing food!!!! Shrimp toasts, pad Thai and choo chee gong. Best Thai food outside of…read moreThailand I've EVER had.

I feel like this may be a starter review. I think there is definitely more potential here. I am…read morebasing this review on the one meal I had here (Pho Bo (Tai - raw beef, no beef ball) It is a different style of Pho from what I am used to. Coming from Los Angeles, I have grown accustomed to getting ethnic food that is just as good as in the Home country. Here in New Zealand, ethnic food choices are very limited and the few that do exist seem to adjust flavors to the local clientele. That being said, this wasn't a bad bowl of Pho. I finished it. I felt that there could have been a lot more broth, and the broth could have been much more flavorful. When it comes to Pho, the broth makes it or breaks it. This broth had much more oil than I am used to, but still had a decent flavor. Again, not the best, but not the worst. The noodles seemed more like pad thai noodles vs. Pho noodles, and didn't have the same fresh chewy texture that I've grown to love.. Again, that may have been due to this restaurant also serving Thai cuisine in addition to Vietnamese. I will try this restaurant again and see if perhaps the Thai food is the forte. I hope to be able to upgrade my rating since I feel there is some definite potential here.

An extensive menu, friendly staff, and generally typical but pleasant Thai restaurant atmosphere…read more The menu offers Vietnamese and Thai options, making it a lengthy read. Not ideal if you don't know what you want, but fantastic for choice. The dishes we had were not a disappointment, and the food was prepared in good time. Service was good - a little interesting in the way they went about things, but intentions and attitudes were good. It was nothing unpleasant. Overall a nice restaurant, not overly busy on the Tuesday we went, and they were looking to close as we left at 9-ish, but this isn't reflective of the food quality. Worth a go.

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.

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.

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...