Father's Taste

In Lower Hutt, Father’s Taste is a love letter to Thai cookery, penned by a master chef with more than three decades at the stove.

After bringing his craft and closely guarded recipes to New Zealand in 2009, he now cooks side by side with his family, the quiet backbone of a kitchen built on tradition. Every plate pays tribute to a father’s meticulous technique and a home that measures generosity in ladles and spoons.

The cooking leans classic and honest - wok-fired noodles with that irresistible kiss of smoke, tangy-sweet balances that dance across chilli heat, and curries that comfort with depth and aroma. Think Pad Thai and Pad See Ew done with practised grace - green curry bright and herbaceous - Massaman curry mellow and nutty - and a spicy take on fried rice for good measure.

It’s a welcoming, familial setting where the cooking feels personal. The result is homestyle warmth with quiet confidence, a place where dedication shows in the details and the last spoonful tastes as considered as the first.

Gather friends, bring an appetite, and let Father’s Taste share a legacy served hot. Book in, settle back, and discover why this family’s story is best told, quite simply, by the forkful!