Great overall place is awesome really great food service was excellent too Very nice range of…read moredishes as well as specials DayLy offered too

The food and service at Thai Orchid is amazing…read more An added benefit was it was only a short walk from our hotel.

Best thai restaurant in christchurch. Very friendly staff and the food is amazing. We come from the…read moreother side of the city,definately worth it.the spareribs are a must for an entree. Green curry Is my ultimate fav, i carnt seem to bring myself to try anything else.yom. My partner eats everything else on the menu for me anyway.

Meals Curry's especially are excellent I've had them all the yellow curry is my personal favourite…read morered is also very good too their Service has always been for a decade or more very good too as has its general all around atmosphere in there too also like it's giant Elephant too out front ONLY their 1in kynlber pas where I went for the 2yrs I lived around literally the corner and 7places down that Rd a stones throw literally away it was a joy that pl.toonas is this 1

Food was really nice and very reasonably priced. Service was a little slow, chaotic at times, and…read moresome of the staff had little English. A part from that they were very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was nice, and tastefully decorated while still retaining a traditional Thai look. Good selection of foods and a easy to understand Spice Scale (see pic). Definitely would go again.

An upscale, luxurious restaurant celebrating some Asian fusion ingredients and flavors. It's…read moreprobably a special occasions type of restaurant, though we viewed it more as a welcome meal on our first day off the plane in NZ. If you're having trouble determining what to get, their "Trust the King" tasting menu is a perfect choice. The "Royal" for 100 NZD nets you their best hits plus a dessert as a bonus. With the amount of courses you are given, this ended up being such an incredible value versus ordering all separately. After a final tally, it honestly felt like a highway robbery! Here's what our table received along with expected NZD: Small plate samplers (2): Natural oyster w/ nashi pear, Smoked salmon w/ spinach leaf, galangal, chili jam, and salmon roe Small Shared Plates (2): Wild Venison Carpaccio topped w/ nahm dtok, EVOO, and spicy sesame (32 NZD); Moong dal in mixed seed salad, avocado, and fresh lime (22 NZD) Larger Shared Plates (2): Marinated yellow fin tuna w/ chilli and mandarin, coconut salad (38 NZD); Crispy Pressed Half Duck in caramelized mandarin sauce (62 NZD) Dessert: Lemongrass panna cotta, lime granita, mint (18 NZD) It was a harmonic interplay between different Asian flavors, more Thai heavy than others, and even the local ingredients such as the raw venison entering the foray. They did ask if there was anything we didn't like before serving the meal to which I never thought to mention my aversion to overly spicy food (I was thinking of exotic foods I dislike). And, lo and behold, a lot of options were definitely on the spicier end such as the spicy sesame/ nahm dtok sauce which topped the carpaccio and abundance of red chili shavings in the marinated yellow fin tuna. On the bright side, it did require me slow down which enabled me to truly relish my food. Most everything was delicious even the duck with joyfully crispy skins and dipped in a sweet honey glace (though ever so slightly on dry side in the middle). King of Snake also houses the Monarch Cocktail Bar, to which I ordered a 'Paper Crane' (King of Snake Gin, apple soju, elderflower liquer, sake; 23 NZD) to pair with my meal. A buzzy, floral, and effervescent drink to really lend to the comforting meal.

Nicest Restaurant we've been to in a long while: upscale atmosphere, exceptionally nice ambiance…read morew:super helpful staff. We shared delicious plates and wine. would recommend the prawn dumplings, blue cod, tenderloin steak bites and curry pumpkin. We thought the curry pumpkin was the best!

First time visiting New Zealand -and walked a few blocks to get this in the cold. No line and…read moreabout a 10 minutes or less wait for the food. The place is like a food truck with picnic tables to sit, which is probably used more during the day and not at night because it is freezing at night. The chicken pad Thai was so good! So glad that I decided to venture out to get take out.

Delicious meals and good price! We ordered Panang Curry and Pad See Ew noodles. No complaints about…read moreeither one. Would definitely return again.

After searching throughout the town of Christchurch for a bite to eat on Christmas Day, we finally…read morestumbled upon Chillikiwi ('Thai in Da Box') on our way back to our hotel. I'm giving this restaurants 5 stars not only for the quality of the food for its pricepoint, but also for the effort put in by the management for opening on Christmas Day (which I think is really a truly needed public service). We ordered the pad thai with prawns, as well as a fried rice with chicken. The pad thai tasted authentic with very fresh (and plentiful!) prawns; not spicy, but I was able to add siracha to my liking. The fried rice was good, with some vegetables thrown in as well. I personally liked the pad thai more, of the two. The service was also very attentive. Really appreciate the staff opening shop on Christmas Day! Finally, the price was on point - the best value for our NZD on this trip so far. The three of us only spent 30NZD on our meal.

Delicious, fresh, affordable fast food! Ordered the way you want, with good service.read more

This is a vegetarian's perspective. Went in craving some hot soup or curry, but we were told that…read moreall their curries, even the vegetarian options, come with shrimp paste. To me shrimp paste is not vegetarian, so curry was not an option for us. So we ordered pad thai instead, along with pad puk, a vegetable stir fry in vegan sauce. Instead of a side of rice, I ordered roti for the stir fry, but the roti was way too oily; after the first bite I couldn't have any more of it. The pad thai was good, and the stir fry was good as well. Too bad they didn't have any soups or curries that could be made vegan, since that's what we were craving in the first place. The place is quite cozy with small tables for two, and service was good.

We ate here for dinner one night after we couldn't get a table at Francesca's around the corner…read more The restaurant was quaint, quiet and intimate. I liked how it was decorated. We were seated by the front window. Our table was very small, just barely big enough for the two of us. We both had the Pad Thai, and we both liked it. Pad Thai is my wife's go-to dish at Thai restaurants and we agreed that theirs was above average. Overall, we had a good experience here and I would eat here again.

Great Thai food find in Rolleston, good curries and stir frys full of flavour. Dishes inclusive of…read morerice with good portions making it value for money.

From the owner: Great Thai curry's and stir fry's, providing great value for money using quality ingredients,…read morecooked by real Thai Chefs.

As far as Thai food goes in Christchurch, this is among the best we've found. I definitely…read morerecommend a booking for the weekend (bookings can be made online or over the phone). Despite being located off busy Riccarton Road, Buddha Stix is tucked back in its own private lot and the massive Buddha head statue and greenery that greets you almost makes you forget you're in New Zealand. The restaurant has a modern feel with a very small bar/tall table seating area and a larger room with a mix of seating arrangements for large groups or intimate seating. We were seated along the wall where one side is booth seating and the other is a hard back chair. The room is bright with lots of windows, an ornate red mosaic and multi-colored patterned wall paper above the booth seats. The two-seater tables are small, so I am glad it wasn't cluttered with any decor or condiments. We were greeted immediately upon walking in the door and seated just as quickly. The service from drink orders to dinner orders was also just as efficient. The menu is very intricate with options to please anyone. For starters we had the Spring Rolls (6 for $8.50) which came out quick, were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The rolls were served with two sauces: a sweet sauce and a soy based sauce. I highly recommend this. Not your bag, baby? They have plenty of other options from chicken wings and guri puffs to fried pork balls and marinated spare rib. If you're a soup person, you'll have plenty of options, we personally opted to stick with a main as we wanted to order dessert. The dinner menu is jam packed with your asian favorites from fried rice to noodle dishes, but what makes Buddha Stix stand out are its curry options and stir-fry/hot plate dishes. I ordered the Garlic Chicken on a hot plate which was chicken and various vegetables cooked in a wok with garlic (frankly, I could have been hit harder with the garlic as they say it's a "must" for garlic lovers). This dish was served with white rice and has great flavor. My husband had the Fresh Chili and Basil stirfry which he devoured. If you're a spice lover, you can request that the chef add some more heat, which he will gladly do. The mains are big portions and would be perfect split for two dinners. We took half of each of our dinners as takeaway. For dessert, you must save room for the chocolate brownie. It is a slightly larger than normal brownie cut in half diagonally and served with chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and lychee sauce. This is one of the best desserts I've had in a while - if you're in a chocolate mood, this is for you! Overall, the entire meal was under $80 (including two drinks, a beer and a glass of wine). What a deal! With food this good and prices this cheap, we will be back again and again.

I have been to the Buddha six once,and it's not one of my favourite restaurants.In chch there are…read morelots of Thai restaurants and most of them mediocre.The place is rather nicely decorated ,the service is o.k it's just the food does not taste like the food in Thailand. I had Thai meatballs and hubby had green curry.

Southern-style Vietnamese pho with NZ sourced rare slices of beef -- next level! The broth was…read moreproperly spiced and seasoned to offer maximum flavor. NZ beef is simply top tier and is much tastier too! Menu was huge, filled with so many options. In addition to the Pho, I ordered a rice dish and some wings too. Many patrons dining in at this well-loved restaurant owned by a hard-working uncle, who was out and about serving tables and conversing with the regulars with all smiles. Interestingly, they have a BYO wine special which many people seem to take advantage of. Dedicated parking lot which can get busy, but enough street parking to make for an easy visit in the Riccarton neighborhood.

Our last meal in Christchurch. After a movie in Riccarton, we decided to check out Hello Vietnam…read moreRestaurant for pho. They specialize in Southern Vietnamese (believe they are from Can Tho). We dropped in on a Wednesday evening (around 8:15pm) and the place was packed. A mix of customers which is a good sign. FYI: it's BYO (for wine only). The menu is humongous; appetizers, salad, soup, rice noodle soup, rice vermicelli, fried egg noodle, fried rice noodle, steamed rice, fried rice, meat dishes (chicken/beef/pork/squid/fish/prawn), tofu, vegetable, egg omelet, chef special menu, roast duck and desserts. They even have a couple set menu options. So many things. Only thing I ever look it as the pho/speciality soups! - Pho dac biet (#23) ($16.00 NZD) - special beef rice noodle soup. Comes with the standard bean sprouts and basil (super fresh!). Broth is flavourful but on the sweeter side (Southern Vietnam influence). A bit too sweet for my liking. Meat was generous and a good variety; beef tendon, beef flank, pork balls, tendon and oxtail. Oxtail was bomb. - Bun rieu cau ($13.00 NZD) - spicy crab rice vermicelli soup. Always a must whenever I see this on the menu! This was delicious; fantastic broth with depth and flavour. Good variety of meats including two tender meat balls, pork, a small piece of pork rib and crab. There was also a few tomatoes, tofu puffs (silky smooth) and green onion. I ate every last bit. Super satisfying last meal. We were stuffed and in food coma heaven. 4.5 stars.