Cuisine: Thai
Price Point: Mains from $15 - $30
Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine and friendly service at Thai Orchid Restaurant on Riccarton Road, next to Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
From the moment you walk through the door, you’ll feel right at home in this cosy restaurant. Combining 300-year-old recipes alongside contemporary dishes, the chefs at Thai Orchid pride themselves on creating fresh, delicious and moreish Thai food. Using traditional cooking methods and spices, you’ll love their lunch and dinner menu of coconut-milk curries, pad thai and stir-fried classics, as well as their house specials, such as New Zealand massaman lamb, deep-fried crispy fish fillets and sizzling tender beef.
Whether you enjoy eating premium meat and seafood, or are vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free, there are plenty of natural and delicious options to choose from. As everything is made fresh and onsite, you can also have the dish as spicy or as mild as you like, just let one of your waiters know which you’d prefer. Definitely not one to miss when on the hunt for tasty Thai food in Christchurch!
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Thai Orchid
21 Riccarton Road
Christchurch 8011
Open Hours:
Lunch
Everyday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner
Mon - Thu: 5pm - 9:30pm
Fri - Sun: 5pm - 10pm
Phone: 03 343 0790
Website: www.thaiorchid.co.nz/
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Reviews
Oscar Chang - dined at Thai Orchid on 3 September 2019
We had a beautiful meal celebrating our wedding anniversary . The thai meals were excellent . We had the crispy duck and yellow curry and they were amazing - so tasty. It was a very pleasant atmosphere enhanced by the decor and background music.
The manager and waitresses were knowledgable friendly and attentive . They explained the menu very well.
A highlight for me also was the complimentary champagne to celebrate our anniversary. Thai Orchid is a top restaurant with excellent food and service. Thank you so much Julz and his team. We will be back!!
Michele Callaghan - dined at Thai Orchid on 19 January 2019
Amazing, amazing food. There was 4 of us, we started with king prawns, pork ribs and chicken nibbles and all 3 dishes were delish, my fav would have to be the king prawns. We then ordered our mains, had the Thai orchid signature dish, the crispy duck, sizzling beef that came out on a hotplate, the lambshanks and the salmon dish. Unbelievable, the flavors for all meals were on point but to be honest the salmon dish won it for me hands down. It does have abit of spice but nothing to overpowering. Finally desserts, ordered fried banana and ice cream along with the tradition thai pudding which was coconut rice pudding that had hints of pineapple in it with sliced mango on top all inside half an actual pineapple. Lets just say there was nothing left on the plate. Will definitely dine there again
Puna Teata - dined at Thai Orchid on 15 November 2018
Wow what a truly wonderful experience! To start, we were greeted by Thai people who set the authentic seen of the restaurant. We were helped through the menu by the owner of the restaurant who clearly cares a lot about the food they serve and the satisfaction of his customers. After a few recommendations we decided to go for the Satay Chicken and Thai Red Curry and boy did they taste delicious! Just like the real thing in Thailand! Thai Orchid is definitely not one to miss, with exclusive Thai dishes unique to Christchurch, an authentic Thai Chef with 20+ years experience and friendly staff in a wonderful environment. I highly recommend :)
Ethan Laby - dined at Thai Orchid on 9 August 2018
Look...you won't find better Pad Thai or yellow curry plus outstanding service than at Thai Orchid. Owners Jules and Jem have created a winning formula of hiring and retaining only the best cooks and staff to ensure their customers are satisfied. Jem sat down to explain their various dishes and Jules was observed taking time to have a wee chat with every customer at their table. These people are extremely conscious of quality food and service and highly aware that they have some stiff competition from other Thai restaurants in Christchurch. Their Pad Thai is truly the real thing and absolutely *****.
Larry Beck - dined at Thai Orchid on 30 June 2018
The food was amazing and the staffs were very friendly and quick with their service. The atmosphere was relaxing and we had an awesome time dining at thai orchid!
Danny Jung - dined at Thai Orchid on 20 June 2018
Absolutely delicious food and delightful service and atmosphere. Will definitely be going back!
Katherine Donovan - dined at Thai Orchid on 25 May 2018
The host Jules is warm and welcoming! His knowledge of thai food is extensive and recommended great wine combination with the main you order! Nice ambience.
Jennifer teh - dined at Thai Orchid on 16 March 2018
Nice venue friendly staff
Jade Griffiths - dined at Thai Orchid on 10 October 2019
I ordered the Crispy Duck and my husband the special of the day Salmon with Thai Sauce. Both were absolutely delicious. It was cute that they had my name on a piece of paper to welcome us. The only thing was that the restaurant was undergoing renovations and we found a bit of dust in the black reservation sign in our table. The carpenters were still working on site so it was noisy and dusty. There were chairs overturned and not well hidden in the operating dining room where we were so the ambience was totally compromised. Maybe the ambience will improve when all the renovations are finished. Other than that, excellent.
Marilou Scott - dined at Thai Orchid on 8 October 2019
The food was very nice and the staffs were very friendly and quick with their service.
Lili Ma - dined at Thai Orchid on 7 October 2019
Good service，food is delicious，my friends and i have a good dinner over there last night.
Wumarioshuai Wumarioshuai - dined at Thai Orchid on 28 September 2019
We had a thoroughly enjoyable meal my husband loves Thai food and could not fault the food. Staff were friendly and the portions were large so we will certainly go again and recommend to friends and family.
Sue Walders - dined at Thai Orchid on 24 September 2019
We really enjoyed our meal. We ordered panang curry, pad thai and crispy duck. Staff were friendly and accommodating. We loved everything, polished our plates. Their desserts look really good but we were too full. Next time, we'll try to leave space for desserts.
Ai Deoma - dined at Thai Orchid on 25 September 2019
It was a perfect night! All the food that we ordered tasted so good. The staffs were all friendly and very helpful. Truly much better than we expected! We will come back to try other dishes. Highly recommended!!!
Liberty Pangan - dined at Thai Orchid on 22 September 2019
Top Chefs... all had to go through a two day cooking competition to get the job. A unique to them stir fried curry dish (number 31 I think) was a top pick.
Gayel Marquet - dined at Thai Orchid on 21 September 2019
Always a fantastic dining experience. The Ped Thai Orchid crispy duck is delicious. Without doubt Thai Orchid serves the best Thai food in Christchurch.
Andrew Woodhouse - dined at Thai Orchid on 14 September 2019
Food was great and staff fantastic
Lois Turton - dined at Thai Orchid on 31 August 2019
The dining experience was certainly enjoyable. Food was delicious. Staff were friendly. I didn't expect we would want to stay 3 hours for a dinner, that's how welcome they made us feel.
Oscar Chang - dined at Thai Orchid on 3 September 2019
The crispy duck is so divine and highly recommended. There were only 2 staffs who could accommodate everyone in the restaurant. We had fun. Good food.
maria dd - dined at Thai Orchid on 30 August 2019
Fast and friendly service with excellent suggestions from the waitstaff. We enjoyed everything we had.
Richard Tapper - dined at Thai Orchid on 28 August 2019
Absolutely delicious! Second time dining at the thai orchid and both times we have had great food and great friendly service. Would definitely recommend to people and will definitely be going back.
Kerry Miller - dined at Thai Orchid on 25 August 2019
Awesome meal thanks guys! Great food that was served promptly, and really friendly staff. Would definitely go again
Dee Whitaker - dined at Thai Orchid on 18 August 2019
Great night with friends at Thai Orchid. Staff were friendly and the food good, what more can you ask. Thanks First Table.
Mark Speyer - dined at Thai Orchid on 9 August 2019
First time to the Thai Orchid. Food was amazing and the staff were lovely and really friendly. Can’t wait to go back again :)
Annemaree Beckley - dined at Thai Orchid on 17 August 2019
Our dinner at Thai Orchid was amazing. The food was excellent and the servers were attentive and happy. We highly recommend visiting this place for some good food in a nice atmosphere.
Jen Simon - dined at Thai Orchid on 10 August 2019
Had a great time, very fresh and tasty meal. Staff friendly.
Debbie Lucas - dined at Thai Orchid on 4 August 2019
Thai Orchid is awesome!! The service was lovely, the menu had a great variety and reasonable prices but the food was absolutely sensational!! The Crispy Duck is out of this world delicious!! Thanks for a great evening.
Mel Bacon - dined at Thai Orchid on 3 August 2019
Friendly staff and good food which is reasonably priced. The restaurant has a good ambiance. Tables could be a bit bigger for all the plates of food that arrive!
Gail Route - dined at Thai Orchid on 2 August 2019
Fantastic, friendly service. Food was delicious, we had the spare ribs and satay chicken for entree and the salmon and the duck for mains. Everything was cooked and presented well. We can't wait to come back.
Katelyn Reddock - dined at Thai Orchid on 30 July 2019
Very friendly service, lovely meal! We’ll be back
Litia Maclean - dined at Thai Orchid on 27 July 2019
Super-friendly service, relaxing atmosphere, nice food
Nataliia Krupka - dined at Thai Orchid on 16 July 2019
Food was delicious as always, and service is second to none! Highly recommend the deep fried fish with red sauce, best Thai in Christchurch.
Lindsay Reid - dined at Thai Orchid on 21 July 2019
Tasty food and great service. Will definately return.
Shari Palmer - dined at Thai Orchid on 17 July 2019
Delicious food.
Erin June VIII - dined at Thai Orchid on 19 July 2019
Food was amazing will definitely be going back!
Alisha Burtt - dined at Thai Orchid on 18 July 2019
Prompt service friendly helpful waitress.
Tom yum soup one of the best.
All dishes. good examples of true Thai.
We will return again.
Robin Harrison - dined at Thai Orchid on 17 July 2019
Food was good, service was good till they got very busy, but all and all good exeperience
Lucy Gonzalez - dined at Thai Orchid on 14 July 2019
Very nice atmosphere down stairs. The ladies who run this place are great. Amazing curries, lamb shanks & salmon
Mike Mukiwa - dined at Thai Orchid on 13 July 2019
The service was excellent - helpful and friendly. Nothing a problem. The food was tender and tasty., and colourful. Our Thai tea was amazing! Thank you Thai Orchid Will definitely come again
Anne Pavelka - dined at Thai Orchid on 5 July 2019
Our first visit with great food and service and we found the staff very friendly.
Andrew Dart - dined at Thai Orchid on 4 July 2019
Looked after from the moment we walked in the door. Beautiful food, lots of flavour. Appreciated the warm and welcoming service.
Jodee Flynn - dined at Thai Orchid on 3 July 2019
Great service and the food is top notch
Neville Baker - dined at Thai Orchid on 30 June 2019
Great tasting food served in really good proportions. Can't fault. Staff really friendly too.
Richard Connelly - dined at Thai Orchid on 29 June 2019
Another great evening dining at the Thai Orchid. Best Thai food, service and hospitality in town. Thanks to he team.
Dianne Harker - dined at Thai Orchid on 28 June 2019
I have been there several times and they never let me down .
They nailed all dishes , great atmosphere , friendly stuffs . I can't wait to go back again . Thanks for your hospitality Ritsy :)
Ritsuko Gillespie - dined at Thai Orchid on 27 June 2019
Friday night and the place filled quickly, extensive menu and staff were accomodating of an item not on the menu, which they could still made for us. Freash clean authentic flavours. My only gripe, the music was too loud. I'd normally say something but we ate and left pretty quickly. I look forward to coming back soon.
Robyn Grace - dined at Thai Orchid on 21 June 2019
Best thai in Christchurch. Great service. Will be back.
Laura Jewell Haase - dined at Thai Orchid on 23 June 2019
Beautifully delicious food and wonderful service as always
Aleisha Britt - dined at Thai Orchid on 23 June 2019
Excellent food and good service. The menus have a sperate photo picture if you ask them, so you can choose easier.
Monica Hur - dined at Thai Orchid on 19 June 2019
Warm welcome by the owner, and a friendly note at our reserved table. Helpful recommendations for food and drink by the owner. Friendly staff and delicious food. Cosy atmosphere. Would recommend visiting and will definitely be returning!
Ariana Pavelka - dined at Thai Orchid on 18 June 2019
The food and staff were amazing. The owner/maitre d was lovely. She was very interested in where we were from and sharing stories with us, which was great. I couldn't fault the food or the service. Traditional Thai restaurant food, great price and great tasting.
Caroline Fossey-Smith - dined at Thai Orchid on 17 June 2019
Dinner with friends, which are vegetarians. We had starters of springs rolls, crumbed prawns and fish cakes delicious.
I had peanut satay chicken wonderful flavours, my husband had yellow curry was great. Friends had pad Thai with tofu. Great service with the manager explaining the menu to us. Would go again.
Victoria McVicar - dined at Thai Orchid on 15 June 2019
Delicious food and amazing service - will def be back!
Carrie Vaugh - dined at Thai Orchid on 16 June 2019
Overall we had a pretty good experience. We were greeted warmly and shown to our table. We ordered four dishes to share between us and I really enjoyed the roast duck and salmon. However, they forgot some of our orders that we need to keep on reminding them. They were very busy and only 2 people were serving food to all customers dining.
James Mendoza - dined at Thai Orchid on 13 June 2019
Excellent food here and nice environment, staff friendly and helpful
Ysrial Clunies-Ross - dined at Thai Orchid on 13 June 2019
First time diners at Thai Orchid. Entrees were amazing. Highly recomend the prawns with coconut coating and the wontons.
The Duck was enjoyed by hubby. I had cashew chicken. Very tasty. The pad thai dish has an odd flavour reminiscent of a char grill. So that wasnt enjoyed much.
Service was very pleasing
Seating was squashed and you feel like you are on top of other diners due to being so close.
Overall a pleasant experience
Will definitely go back.
Melanie Sherborne - dined at Thai Orchid on 12 June 2019
We enjoyed a wonderful dinner; generous & delicious meals, attentive service. Cat Stevens background music enhanced the experience. Many thanks!
Anuschka Reich-Topp - dined at Thai Orchid on 6 June 2019
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The dining experience was certainly enjoyable. Food was delicious. Staff were friendly. I didn't expect we would want to stay 3 hours for a dinner, that's how welcome they made us feel.